Updated Nov 1, 2026
In this article
Your Brane X accepts audio from several sources. This article explains which one plays when more than one tries to.
Sources your speaker plays
- AirPlay
- Alexa
- Bluetooth
- AUX (the 3.5mm input on the back)
- Spotify
- UPnP
- Any of the above, played from another Brane X in a group
Among wireless sources, the last one wins
Bluetooth, AirPlay, Spotify, Alexa and UPnP all have the same priority. When one of them starts to play, it takes over from the one that was playing. For example, if AirPlay is playing and you start Spotify, AirPlay stops and Spotify plays.
AUX waits for wireless sources
Every wireless source has priority over the wired AUX input. AUX plays only when no wireless source is active on the speaker. If AUX is silent, stop or disconnect the wireless sources first.
This is the same whether Soundbar Mode (previously called AUX Passthrough) is on or off. See Use Soundbar Mode.
One connection per source type
The speaker takes one connection from each type of source. If you connect a second Bluetooth device, the first is disconnected. UPnP apps can technically connect more than once, but the speaker does not coordinate them, so we do not recommend sharing it that way.
In a group
Groups follow the same rules. AirPlay, Spotify and UPnP appear under the group name. Bluetooth, AUX and Alexa can start from any speaker in the group. The one limit is Soundbar Mode: a wired source can feed a group only while Soundbar Mode is off. Wireless sources and wireless groups are not affected by the mode. See Play across multiple speakers.
Related
Still stuck? Contact Brane Audio support.