# Eve Play

*Eve / 20EBR8701, 10EBR8701*

> Play is an AirPlay audio receiver with RCA, coaxial and optical outputs for existing amplifiers and receivers. It connects over 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet. It has no Thread or Matter support. It suits HomeKit users, with native support through local Wi-Fi control.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-play
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Eve](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/eve) |
| Category | Audio receiver |
| Model numbers | 20EBR8701, 10EBR8701 |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | AirPlay audio receiver[^2] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) and Ethernet[^2] |
| Matter | HomeKit only[^3] |
| Power | Mains adapter, 5 V / 1.5 A output[^2] |
| Light | Not applicable[^2] |
| Region | Global[^2] |
| Released | 2023[^4] |

## Integration paths

**How the Eve Play connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi local](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) | Wi-Fi or Ethernet network, iPhone or iPad for setup[^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Eve Play**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi local | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Native[^2] |  |

## Releases

**Eve Play release events**

| Date | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023-08-31[^4] | Announced | Shown at IFA 2023. |

## Related pages

- [Eve Flare, Aqua and Play](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/eve-flare-aqua-and-play) (line)
- [Eve](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/eve) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi with local control](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) (protocol)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Eve Store (US): product list. https://www.evehome.com/en-us/store (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^2]: Eve: Eve Play. https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-play (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^3]: Eve: Matter and the products that support it. https://www.evehome.com/en-us/matter (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^4]: Eve press release, 2023-08-31: Eve Play. https://www.evehome.com/en/news/eve-play (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)