The platform can be used to build wireless speakers, intelligent audio adaptors, networked audio amplifiers and a wide range of other consumer audio products. These devices can pull content from multiple sources, such as internet radio, and distribute around the home autonomously. The networking capabilities of VibeHub enable interoperability with a wide range of today’s popular wireless streaming protocols, including Apple’s AirPlay, which means that consumers aren’t limited to buying into a specific ecosystem. The platform also enables sharing between devices, due to its Bluetooth capabilities.
Featuring an access point agnostic, VibeHub does not have to rely on special features in a home’s access point meaning there is no need for end users to purchase additional equipment. Android and iOS apps have also been developed to control the system which can be easily reskinned by end brands to fit with their look and feel. Many controllers can be used concurrently, enabling a true multi-user, multi-room audio experience
“Consumers want networked audio products that accommodate any input and music source they want to use, and allow them to listen to different content in different rooms without any effort,” commented Anthony Murray, Senior Vice President, Business Group at CSR. “Building on CSR’s strong audio heritage, we have developed a flexible platform that enables manufacturers to offer consumers cost-effective whole home audio systems that ‘just work’ - giving them the experience they desire.”
