Frontier: First to Bring Multi-Ecosystem Voice Control to Smart Speakers
August 24 2018 - 2:46AM
Business Wire
Frontier Smart Technologies, a pioneer in Smart Audio solutions,
announces a significant enhancement to its Smart Audio platform,
which will be the first in the world to allow smart speakers,
soundbars and AVRs to be simultaneously controlled by voice-enabled
devices from Google, Amazon and Apple.
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Minuet based speaker controlled by Google
Assistant, Alexa and Siri. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Frontier’s new “WorksWith” reference design is powered by the
company’s well-established Minuet Smart Audio module and SmartSDK.
This upgrade enables Smart Audio products, without built-in
microphones, to be controlled by any voice-enabled device
incorporating Google Assistant, Amazon’s Alexa Voice Services, or
Apple Siri – giving consumers the freedom to choose their preferred
voice ecosystem.
Manufacturers and brands will be able to position their devices
as being controllable via any of the major voice assistant
ecosystems, i.e. their product “Works with Google Assistant”,
“Works with Alexa” and can be voice-controlled via an Apple
HomePod. In addition, the platform also supports multiroom
applications with Google Chromecast built-in and Apple AirPlay
2.
The first product based on Frontier’s “WorksWith” reference
platform comes from TechniSat Digital GmbH, who will be introducing
their new all-in-one music system at IFA, Berlin in September.
The DIGITRADIO 581 all-in-one music system supports Works with
Google Assistant, Works with Alexa, Works with HomePod, Chromecast
built-in, Airplay2, Internet radio, DAB/DAB+, FM radio, CD, USB
playback.
Prem Rajalingham, Chief Commercial Officer, Frontier Smart
Technologies, said:
“Voice-enabled devices are transforming the audio marketplace,
but not all smart audio products require their own dedicated voice
input. With the launch of Frontier’s WorksWith platform, we are
enabling digital audio brands to develop products which maintain
the highest standards in terms of audio performance – and which are
also compatible with all three of the major ecosystem platforms.
TechniSat is our launch partner on this project. We expect other
brands to follow shortly.”
Stefan K�n, Managing Director, TechniSat, said:
“This is our entry into the voice-controlled smart audio market.
We have chosen Frontier’s solution because it allows us to develop
a class-leading music system, which can be controlled by
voice-enabled devices from Google, Amazon or Apple. For us, it is
important to be compatible with all the major ecosystems.”
About Frontier Smart Technologies Group Limited
Frontier Smart Technologies is the world’s leading supplier of
technology solutions for digital audio devices. Customers supplied
by Frontier include Bose, Denon, Grundig, harman/kardon, Hama, JBL,
Marshall, Onkyo, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Pure, Roberts, Sony,
TechniSat, UrbanEars, Yamaha, and many more.
About TechniSat Digital GmbH
TechniSat Digital GmbH was founded in 1987 with the objective of
offering high quality satellite reception technology to customers.
Since then, the company has implemented solutions for receiving and
connecting data for German-speaking countries. Today TechniSat is
one of the leading German manufacturers of entertainment
electronics products. TVs, digital radios, smart home and other
lifestyle electronics are on offer.
TechniSat develops in the company's own research and development
center in Dresden and manufactures in its own production locations
in Germany and Europe. With its highly-qualified staff, TechniSat
offers development, production and service under one roof.
TechniSat creates unique solutions for the world of tomorrow in an
innovative working environment. Around the world, the TechniSat
Group employs about 1,250 people.
TechniSat is part of Techniropa Holding GmbH, a successful group
of companies which stand for best consumer electronics, tubes and
tube accessories, e-mobility, fine spirits and wooden furniture
unique items.
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Frontier Smart TechnologiesPrem Rajalingham, Chief
Commercial OfficerEmail: press@frontiersmart.comTel: +44 207 391
0630Web: www.frontiersmart.com
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