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Volume interactions for connected subwoofer device

  • US 9,948,258 B2
  • Filed: 08/26/2016
  • Issued: 04/17/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A first playback device comprising:

  • a subwoofer speaker;

    a processor; and

    memory having stored thereon instructions executable by the processor to cause the first playback device to perform functions comprising;

    applying a state variable update associated with a group of playback devices comprising the first playback device and one or more second playback devices, wherein the state variable update indicates a limited volume range associated with the first playback device;

    rendering audio content in synchrony with the one or more second playback devices, wherein rendering the audio content comprises the subwoofer speaker rendering a bass frequency component of the audio content;

    receiving input data indicating a group volume adjustment for the group of playback devices; and

    adjusting a playback volume of the first playback device based on the group volume adjustment and the limited volume range.

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