Frontier Smart Technologies, a leading supplier of digital audio
technologies, announces design wins for models from three companies
(Altec Lansing, Memorex and Spectra Merchandising International)
for its Smart Audio platform.
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The seven voice-enabled devices all feature Google Assistant and
Chromecast built-in. The models also offer a range of
differentiating features including: visual displays,
battery-powered portability and water-proof capability.
Altec Lansing have announced three models: the SHS-GVA1,
SHS-GVA3 and SHS-GVA4. In addition to Google Assistant and
Chromecast built-in, each speaker has Bluetooth® and 360o speaker
down firing. The GVA1 offers 5W output. The GVA3 has 10W output, is
waterproof and can be battery powered. The GVA4 has 5W output plus
wireless charging for smartphones, a display screen (for a clock),
and an LED light with dimmer.
Memorex is introducing two new models with Google Assistant,
Chromecast built-in, and Bluetooth – the MW7671G, a 3W mono speaker
(front-firing); and the MW 7673G, a set of two stereo 5W speakers
(side-firing).
Spectra Merchandising International is launching two devices:
the Jensen JVA-500 5W mono speaker (back-firing) and the Solis
SO-2000 5W stereo speakers (front-firing) – both with Google
Assistant, Chromecast built-in, and Bluetooth. The JVA-500 also has
a display (for a clock) and wireless charging for smartphones. The
SO-2000 has a display.
Frontier’s SmartSDK and Minuet hardware provide a complete
multi-ecosystem design platform for brands and manufacturers to
develop voice-enabled audio devices which support the latest
technologies, including Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in,
quickly and cost-effectively.
Frontier is one of a very small number of solution providers
working with Google on this technology.
Prem Rajalingham, Chief Commercial Officer, Frontier Smart
Technologies, said:
“Voice technologies are revolutionising smart audio. Frontier’s
role is to help 3rd party device manufacturers to include Google’s
core technologies into speakers which bear the hallmarks of each
individual brand. We are delighted that Altec Lansing, Memorex,
Jensen and Solis will be amongst the first brands to bring such
products to market. ”
Stefan Betesh, Chief Product Officer, Altec Lansing,
said:
“Having worked with Frontier on our Smartstream speakers with
Chromecast built-in, we are now excited to bring our first
voice-enabled speakers, which work with Google Assistant, into this
rapidly growing segment of the Audio space.”
Manuel Madriz, Vice President of Sales and General Manager of
Memorex Consumer Electronics, said:
“At MEM-CE our goal is to improve people’s lives by bringing
them affordable high-quality products featuring cutting-edge
technology. There’s no better example of this than our current line
of Google-Assistant-Enabled Smart Speakers. Throughout this
project, Frontier has been an integral part of our team – assisting
us greatly with the product planning, development and launch
process.”
Jim Economos, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of
Spectra Merchandising International Inc., said:
"We are excited to continue our partnership with Frontier –
bringing the Google Assistant to our SŌLIS® and Jensen lines. Our
Frontier relationship began with Chromecast built-in, and we are
now pleased to take our line-up and technology to the next
level.”
About Frontier Smart Technologies Limited
Frontier is the world’s leading supplier of technology solutions
for digital radio and smart audio products. Frontier’s audio
products offer solutions for DAB/DAB+, Internet Radio and Wi-Fi
enabled wireless speakers and soundbars - from silicon through
software to production-ready platform designs. Customers
supplied by Frontier Smart Technologies include Bose, Denon,
Grundig, harman/kardon, Hama, JBL, Onkyo, Panasonic, Philips,
Pioneer, Pure, Roberts, Sony, TechniSat, Yamaha, Zound Industries
and many more.
Frontier Smart Technologies is a trademark or registered
trademark of Frontier Smart Technologies Group Ltd. Other names and
brands may be claimed as the property of others.
Chromecast built-in and Google Assistant are trademarks of
Google Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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Frontier Smart TechnologiesPrem RajalinghamChief
Commercial OfficerEmail: press@frontiersmart.comTel: +44 207 391
0630Web: www.frontiersmart.com
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