Juke Audio launches AudioMate to wirelessly connect TVs, turntables and subwoofers

Juke Audio has released AudioMate, a $249 wireless adapter that links local audio sources to its multi-room amplifiers without long cable runs. The product is available now and works with existing Juke systems after a firmware update.

Why it matters: - AudioMate targets a common pain point in whole-home audio: connecting TVs, turntables and subwoofers without running new wires through walls. - The product expands Juke Audio’s system beyond music streaming and into everyday local audio sources in homes and commercial spaces. - The launch could reduce installation costs and simplify setups that often require retrofits or proprietary gear.

What happened: - Juke Audio announced AudioMate, a compact wireless transmitter for its multi-room audio platform. - The product is available now for $249 on the Juke Audio website and through authorized dealers. - AudioMate is compatible with Juke-6, Juke-8 and Juke+ amplifiers. - Existing Juke audio systems can use AudioMate after a simple over-the-air firmware update.

The details: - AudioMate connects to audio sources through HDMI ARC/eARC or RCA. - The transmitter sends audio wirelessly over a local network to a Juke amplifier. - HDMI ARC/eARC support lets a TV feed audio to Juke speakers. - The device also has an HDMI output for soundbar pass-through while sending the same audio to the Juke amplifier. - RCA input supports turntables, CD players and other legacy audio devices. - RCA output can connect to third-party powered subwoofers, amplifiers or receivers. - Juke says AudioMate can create additional listening zones that can be grouped with speaker zones on the Juke amplifier. - The unit is small enough to fit behind a TV or in a confined space. - AudioMate supports Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity. - Juke says the low-latency design helps keep TV dialogue and effects in sync with video. - The company says the product avoids long cabling and reduces dependence on products that only work within proprietary systems.

Between the lines: - The launch suggests Juke Audio wants to be a fuller home-audio platform, not just an amplifier maker. - AudioMate also pushes the company closer to a one-system setup for both streaming and local sources, which may appeal to homeowners and installers looking for fewer components. - By emphasizing HDMI ARC/eARC and soundbar pass-through, Juke is positioning the product for living-room TV setups as well as distributed audio.

What's next: - Juke Audio said AudioMate is shipping now through its direct channel and dealer network. - The company expects the device to integrate into current systems through firmware rather than hardware replacement. - Juke Audio continues to market its multi-room amplifiers as a simplified architectural audio solution.

The bottom line: - AudioMate is Juke Audio’s bid to remove wiring friction from multi-room audio and make local sources part of the same wireless system.