ROKU Connect will
allow speaker manufacturers to build products that will integrate into the ROKU ecosystem without any royalty fees.
Not exact matches
Both Amazon and Google are
allowing other
speaker manufacturers to embed their voice recognition technology and associated services.
Additionally, the search giant now also
allows any
manufacturer to build Assistant into any product it's making (
speakers, toys...).
The API also
allowed third - party
manufacturers to build their own Alexa - powered computers or Alexa
speakers.
Amazon's open approach to the software that powers its AI assistant
allows third - party
manufacturers to program it into any Internet - connected device that includes a
speaker and a microphone.
Last week, streaming media company Roku announced its plans to enter the voice - controlled device market through a new program that would
allow other
manufacturers to integrate with Roku's voice platform in their own smart
speakers, soundbars, surround sound systems and more.
Microsoft has announced it is making its Cortana voice assistant AI available to third - party device makers, with third - party developers also set to get access to the platform for integrating into their services on Cortana - powered devices.The company's approach is based on two software kits currently available for preview: A Skills Kit that
allows developers to build apps that can be called up and controlled via Cortana using voice commands, and a Cortana Devices SDK, which enables third - party hardware
manufacturers to bake in the voice - activated AI to new devices.Premium audio company Harman Kardon is set to become one of the first device makers to make use of the SDK in a new wireless
speaker, set to debut early next year.
Launched a few years ago, Spotify Connect effectively
allows manufacturers to give their internet - enabled
speakers built - in Spotify powers, such that you can control them straight from the Spotify app.
The new Google Assistant SDK will
allow third - party
manufacturers to make their products — like
speakers, toys or other devices — available with Assistant built - in for the upcoming holiday season, said Scott Huffman, vice president of engineering for Google Assistant.
The news follows HTC's move to create a similar system for its phones that
allows third - party
manufacturers to create
speakers able to sync with HTC smartphones.
Amazon's strategy with Alexa is to
allow the assistant to extend beyond just voice - controlled
speakers it
manufacturers.
With so many
manufacturers focusing on all - in - one
speaker design, it's refreshing to see Audioengine developing a wireless bookshelf - style
speaker pair that
allows for real stereo separation.