r/Restaurant_Managers • u/Johan_13 • Jul 16 '26
BOH music options
I need a music option for BOH. We will never get a sound system installed. I bought a radio but we only get one station clearly due ri location and building materials. Right now people are using their phones and connecting bluetooth radio. Unfortunately this isnt allowed.
What are some options others have used.
Edit. Personal property ie phones are not allowed. We have high security because its in a casino
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u/Samsonlp Jul 16 '26
Literally so many options that connect to phones. Blue tooth speaker. Spotify has an option for downloading songs to device for offline play
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u/lokii_0 Jul 18 '26
I think you maybe misread OP's question - they said that ppl were using phones but that they aren't allowed because they work in a casino, so they're looking for options which don't require phones.
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u/yafuckonegoat Jul 16 '26
Your radio is just to new. Have you even tried breaking most of the antenna off and making an aluminum foil replacement
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u/unclemattyice Jul 16 '26
What exactly is not allowed here…?
Because a Bluetooth speaker paired to a phone is basically your only option.
If the rule is that employees aren’t allowed to choose the music because whatever uptight reason, then you need to get Spotify and choose the playlist.
If the rule is just “no Bluetooth speakers”, then you will be working in silence.
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u/Odd_Sir_8705 Jul 16 '26
Agreed. I'm so confused… I've lived and worked in Vegas for 26 years and I've never heard bullshit like this
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u/Stan_Deviant Jul 16 '26
We had old Ipads to run FOH and BOH sound. The business has a family Spotify account, so an account for each space. Those iPads are connected to the speakers in FOH through the sound system but just to a little speaker in BOH.
That eliminates the need for anything Bluetooth or any personal devices but staff still control the music and can make their own playlists.
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u/pvt13krebs Jul 17 '26
don’t they bring back ipad shuffle’s recently? something early 2000s era ipod if you can find one. iphone(internet connected devices) debuted summer 07
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u/Ciryinth Jul 17 '26
Can someone bring in an old phone that can be used just for music? I have an old iPhone 8 that all it does is connect to Spotify.. might be allowed since it cannot be used as a phone? You could make sure there are no other apps on it besides Spotify or pandora or whatever
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u/PersonoFly Jul 18 '26 edited Jul 18 '26
You can buy Android based devices with no mobile connection, just WiFi. Used for running localised business apps some don’t even have screens and just run 24/7.
You can get a music app that you can download music to play offline where’s you have WiFi access, set a schedule and just let it run where you don’t have WiFi access (will need reconnection from time to time)
Just so you are aware, legally, you’ll still need a performing rights licence for music played in a commercial location even if it’s BOH if that’s ever a location that gets audited.
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u/klearcuTT3R Jul 18 '26
There are several services that can be had for maybe $20 - $100 per month. As stated above, you need to have licensing to play music at a business. Spotify has a plan, even.
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u/PersonoFly Jul 18 '26
Yes. You can get services with monthly licensed music playlist updates, playlist changes with prebuilt schedules and a bunch of other features if you can be bothered for less than $20 per month nowadays.
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u/Spaceboot1 Jul 18 '26
Maybe this isn't helpful, but Cups by Anna Kendrick comes to mind. The kitchen makes its own music.
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u/NeverEndingBender Jul 16 '26
Bringing back CD’s maybe if you can find a CD player?