Universal Electronics Inc. Unveils QuickSet® Widget Pro Family at CES
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) has announced the expansion of its QuickSet Widget family with the new QuickSet Widget Pro line-up, featuring the UE72Y and UE72X models. The enhanced product line introduces advanced multi-protocol connectivity including dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and support for Matter, Zigbee, and OpenThread Border Router Host services.
The UE72Y model stands out with its high-performance processor capable of Edge AI processing and video stream decoding. The system features advanced security measures including secure boot, encrypted communication, and hardware-based security modules. The product line is pre-integrated with QuickSet 7 and QuickSet homeSense, supporting Matter Controller Multi-Admin capability.
The technology integrates with UEI's QuickSet Cloud and nevo.ai, offering AI-powered support through a virtual agent for real-time device assistance, troubleshooting, and feature discovery. The product will be showcased at CES 2025 at the Venetian Expo, Booth #53023.
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) ha annunciato l'espansione della sua famiglia di QuickSet Widget con il nuovo QuickSet Widget Pro, che include i modelli UE72Y e UE72X. La nuova linea di prodotti introduce connettività multi-protocollo avanzata, tra cui Wi-Fi 6 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.3 e supporto per i servizi Matter, Zigbee e OpenThread Border Router Host.
Il modello UE72Y si distingue per il suo processore ad alte prestazioni in grado di gestire l'Edge AI e la decodifica dei flussi video. Il sistema dispone di misure di sicurezza avanzate, tra cui avvio sicuro, comunicazione crittografata e moduli di sicurezza basati sull'hardware. La linea di prodotti è pre-integrata con QuickSet 7 e QuickSet homeSense, supportando la capacità di Multi-Admin del Matter Controller.
La tecnologia si integra con il QuickSet Cloud di UEI e nevo.ai, offrendo supporto basato su AI tramite un agente virtuale per assistenza in tempo reale, risoluzione dei problemi e scoperta delle funzionalità. Il prodotto sarà presentato al CES 2025 presso il Venetian Expo, Stand #53023.
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) ha anunciado la expansión de su familia de QuickSet Widget con la nueva línea QuickSet Widget Pro, que presenta los modelos UE72Y y UE72X. La nueva línea de productos introduce conectividad multi-protocolo avanzada, que incluye Wi-Fi 6 de doble banda, Bluetooth 5.3, y soporte para los servicios Matter, Zigbee y OpenThread Border Router Host.
El modelo UE72Y se destaca por su procesador de alto rendimiento capaz de realizar procesamiento de Edge AI y decodificación de flujos de video. El sistema cuenta con medidas de seguridad avanzadas, que incluyen arranque seguro, comunicación cifrada y módulos de seguridad basados en hardware. La línea de productos está preintegrada con QuickSet 7 y QuickSet homeSense, y soporta la capacidad Multi-Admin del Matter Controller.
La tecnología se integra con la nube QuickSet de UEI y nevo.ai, ofreciendo soporte potenciado por IA a través de un agente virtual para asistencia en tiempo real, solución de problemas y descubrimiento de funciones. El producto será exhibido en CES 2025 en el Venetian Expo, Stand #53023.
유니버설 일렉트로닉스 주식회사 (UEIC)는 퀵세트 위젯 프로 라인업의 추가 모델인 UE72Y 및 UE72X를 포함하여 퀵세트 위젯 가족을 확장한다고 발표했습니다. 새로운 제품 라인은 듀얼 밴드 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Matter, Zigbee 및 OpenThread Border Router Host 서비스 지원을 포함한 고급 멀티 프로토콜 연결을 도입합니다.
UE72Y 모델은 Edge AI 처리 및 비디오 스트림 디코딩이 가능한 고성능 프로세서로 두드러집니다. 시스템은 안전한 부팅, 암호화된 통신 및 하드웨어 기반 보안 모듈을 포함한 고급 보안 조치를 갖추고 있습니다. 이 제품 라인은 QuickSet 7 및 QuickSet homeSense에 사전 통합되어 있으며, Matter Controller Multi-Admin 기능을 지원합니다.
이 기술은 UEI의 QuickSet Cloud 및 nevo.ai와 통합되어 있으며, 실시간 장치 지원, 문제 해결 및 기능 발견을 위한 가상 에이전트를 통한 AI 기반 지원을 제공합니다. 이 제품은 CES 2025에서 베네치안 엑스포 부스 #53023에서 전시될 예정입니다.
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) a annoncé l'expansion de sa famille de QuickSet Widget avec la nouvelle , incluant les modèles UE72Y et UE72X. La nouvelle ligne de produits introduit une connectivité multi-protocole avancée, comprenant le Wi-Fi 6 double bande, le Bluetooth 5.3, et la prise en charge des services Matter, Zigbee et OpenThread Border Router Host.
Le modèle UE72Y se distingue par son processeur haute performance capable de traitement Edge AI et de décodage de flux vidéo. Le système comprend des mesures de sécurité avancées, y compris un démarrage sécurisé, une communication cryptée et des modules de sécurité basés sur le matériel. La ligne de produits est pré-intégrée avec QuickSet 7 et QuickSet homeSense, prenant en charge la capacité Multi-Admin du Matter Controller.
La technologie s'intègre avec le QuickSet Cloud de UEI et nevo.ai, offrant un support alimenté par IA grâce à un agent virtuel pour l'assistance en temps réel des appareils, le dépannage et la découverte de fonctionnalités. Le produit sera présenté au CES 2025 au Venetian Expo, stand #53023.
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) hat die Erweiterung seiner QuickSet Widget-Familie mit der neuen QuickSet Widget Pro-Serie angekündigt, die die Modelle UE72Y und UE72X umfasst. Die erweiterte Produktlinie bietet eine fortschrittliche Multi-Protokoll-Konnektivität, die dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 und Unterstützung für Matter, Zigbee und OpenThread Border Router Host-Dienste umfasst.
Das Modell UE72Y zeichnet sich durch einen leistungsstarken Prozessor aus, der in der Lage ist, Edge AI-Processing und Video-Stream-Dekodierung durchzuführen. Das System verfügt über fortschrittliche Sicherheitsmaßnahmen, darunter einen sicheren Bootvorgang, verschlüsselte Kommunikation und hardwarebasierte Sicherheitsmodule. Die Produktlinie ist vorintegriert mit QuickSet 7 und QuickSet homeSense und unterstützt die Multi-Admin-Funktionalität des Matter Controllers.
Die Technologie integriert sich mit UEIs QuickSet Cloud und nevo.ai und bietet KI-gestützten Support über einen virtuellen Agenten für Echtzeit-Geräteunterstützung, Fehlerbehebung und Funktionsentdeckung. Das Produkt wird auf der CES 2025 im Venetian Expo, Stand #53023 vorgestellt.
- Introduction of advanced connectivity features including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and multiple smart home protocols
- Integration of high-performance processor for Edge AI processing in UE72Y model
- Enhanced security features including secure boot and encrypted communication
- AI-powered support system through nevo.ai integration
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Insights
The QuickSet Widget Pro family launch represents an incremental advancement in UEI's smart home technology portfolio, but falls short of being a major market catalyst. While the technical specifications - including dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and support for Matter protocol - are competitive, they align with industry standards rather than pushing boundaries. The UE72Y model's Edge AI capabilities and video decoding features are noteworthy, but similar offerings exist in the market.
The integration with QuickSet Cloud and nevo.ai for lifecycle management and AI-powered support demonstrates UEI's focus on user experience and device manageability. However, this product launch is primarily a routine portfolio expansion rather than a revolutionary development that would significantly impact UEI's
For investors, the key takeaway is UEI's continued commitment to staying competitive in the smart home connectivity space, though this particular announcement is unlikely to materially affect near-term financial performance. The true value proposition will depend on customer adoption rates and the company's ability to monetize these advanced features in an increasingly crowded market.
The expanded QuickSet Widget family, now including the UE72Y and UE72X models, is designed to unlock new capabilities for connected devices in the home through a mix of advanced multi-protocol connectivity and unique on-device software capabilities that allows the device to understand and adapt to varying home environments.
The QuickSet Widget family integrates multiple communication protocols to deliver managed connectivity for a range of devices in the home from HVAC systems, Smart Thermostats and other home appliances looking to deliver connected experience. Introduction of QuickSet Widget Pro in this family, enables advanced connectivity with dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and support for Matter, Zigbee and OpenThread Border Router Host services, ensuring seamless connectivity and interoperability with different smart home devices and ecosystems. This multi-protocol support allows the QuickSet Widgets to interact with a wide range of devices, making them a versatile solution for various smart home applications.
One of the standout features of the QuickSet Widget family is the high-performance processor in the UE72Y model, which is capable of handling complex tasks such as Edge AI processing and video stream decoding. This makes the UE72Y an ideal choice for devices that require robust performance and reliability.
In addition to its powerful processing capabilities, the QuickSet Widget family also supports advanced security features to protect user data and ensure the integrity of the smart home system. This includes secure boot, encrypted communication, and hardware-based security modules.
Pre-integrated with an advanced software suite, including QuickSet 7 with QuickSet homeSense that also supports Matter Controller Multi-Admin capability, QuickSet Widget Pro is designed for the future of home intelligence. The QuickSet Widget family is uniquely integrated with UEI's QuickSet Cloud and nevo®.ai, enhancing its capabilities and providing a secure and managed smart home device experience throughout the full lifecycle of a connected device including on-boarding, monitoring, updates and support. AI-powered support is offered through integration with nevo.ai where an expert virtual agent, connected in real-time to a device, can help you investigate and resolve issues or discover new features and capabilities of your device.
Arsham Hatambeiki, SVP of Products and Technology at UEI, commented, "We are proud to introduce the new additions to the QuickSet Widget family at CES. The expanded connectivity, compute and advanced software features in the new Pro family envision more private and capable smart home devices that can keep up with the evolving needs of smart home users and can learn and adapt as the home environment changes."
Join UEI at the Venetian Expo, Booth #53023, starting January 7th through 10th, 2025 to experience the future of smart home technology with the QuickSet Widget family and see how it can transform your home into a more intelligent and efficient living space.
Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is the global leader in universal wireless control solutions for the home. The company brings to life millions of innovative control products each year that focus on a user-centric approach to designing and creating solutions and applications that simplify user interaction with highly complex technologies in the home and removing interoperability challenges as a roadblock for user adoption, with a privacy first and secure by design approach to today’s smart devices.
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