Why You Need a Bluetooth Speaker Extended Warranty

Believe it or not, Bluetooth speakers have been around for over two decades, getting their start in 1999. Since then, they’ve evolved dramatically and now have cutting-edge sound capabilities and a wide array of advanced features.

With many products with steep price tags, the standard manufacturer’s warranty doesn’t cut it for protecting these devices. In this case, it’s usually best to have a Bluetooth speaker extended warranty. Here’s why.

There can be a wide range in the cost of today’s Bluetooth speakers. On the extreme low end, you can find basic speakers for under $15. On the extreme high end, they can cost as much as $3,500. The Gold Phantom Glossy Opera de Paris from Devialet, for example, with state-of-the-art sound and a gold leaf finish, currently sells for $3,490. Wow!

Price ultimately boils down to the sound quality, loudness, and features. If you’re just interested in the basics, a low-end speaker may be fine. But if you want top-of-the-line sound quality for a concert hall-level experience, you’ll likely pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars. While extended coverage for a $15 Bluetooth speaker may not make sense, it certainly does for higher-end products with premium price tags.

The average manufacturer’s warranty lasts one year and covers product defects and mechanical failures due to poor workmanship. Pricier products may have longer manufacturer’s warranties, with the Gold Phantom Glossy Opera de Paris from Devialet lasting two years. But that’s usually where coverage ends. This means that the device won’t have coverage for early wear, accidental damage, or other failures unrelated to manufacturing defects.

Once that time lapses, you’re no longer covered, and you’re stuck with the repair or replacement costs if something goes wrong.

As its name suggests, an extended warranty extends beyond the manufacturer’s warranty once it ends. That way, your Bluetooth speaker stays protected long-term. So if there’s a problem later down the road, you have peace of mind that you can have it repaired or replaced without any headaches or costly bills. Many extended warranties also offer increased protection and may include accidental damage coverage.

It’s simple. With an Upsie extended warranty for speakers, you have 60 days to purchase extended coverage from the day you buy your Bluetooth speaker. If it was shipped, delivered, or picked up in-store, the 60 days begin on the day you receive the speaker with a proof of delivery or pickup.

Many people like this because there’s no pressure to buy coverage right away. Instead, it gives you time to think it over and find the right plan based on your needs. Upsie also offers full transparency before you buy and complete control of your plans through your online account. So if you ever need to change something, you can do it with ease.

Upsie also includes Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) for all portable speaker warranties, which covers drops, cracks, spills, and more. This is essential because it goes beyond defects and mechanical failures for more comprehensive coverage.

Customers can make claims 24/7, and you speak to a professional claims account rep. This ensures you can fix or replace your Bluetooth speaker promptly without much back-and-forth. Upsie’s extended speaker warranties also cost up to 70% less than what you’d pay in-store. As a result, it’s one of the most affordable ways to protect your investment.

Bluetooth speakers can have dramatically different price points, with some being around $15 and others at nearly $3,500. Getting extended coverage for cheaper products may be overkill. But if you’re paying hundreds or thousands of dollars, it’s important to get extended coverage that goes beyond the manufacturer’s warranty. Also, getting a plan with accidental damage protection can be a nice compliment in case of drops, cracks, and spills.