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Vodafone Portugal Launches Universal Electronics’ Nevo® Butler Hands-Free, Voice-Enabled Entertainment and Smart Home Hub

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Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) announces the launch of the Nevo® Butler, a hands-free, voice-enabled entertainment and smart home hub in partnership with Vodafone Portugal. This innovative device integrates with Vodafone's infrastructure, enhancing user experience by allowing customers to control connected devices and access entertainment services via voice commands. Nevo Butler supports various ecosystems and aims to expand the functionality of Vodafone's existing voice assistant, driving customer engagement and satisfaction.

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  • Launch of Nevo Butler enhances customer engagement through voice-enabled technology.
  • Strong collaboration with Vodafone Portugal reflects UEI's commitment to innovation.
  • Nevo Butler integrates seamlessly with existing Vodafone infrastructure, improving user experience.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vodafone Portugal is launching the Nevo® Butler entertainment and smart home hub from Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) (NASDAQ: UEIC) to its residential TV and broadband customers.

Vodafone Portugal Launches Universal Electronics’ Nevo® Butler Hands-Free, Voice-Enabled Entertainment and Smart Home Hub (Photo: Business Wire)

Vodafone Portugal Launches Universal Electronics’ Nevo® Butler Hands-Free, Voice-Enabled Entertainment and Smart Home Hub (Photo: Business Wire)

UEI is the global leader in wireless universal control solutions for home entertainment and smart home devices. Nevo Butler is UEI’s highly secured, voice-enabled, white label hub that blends entertainment and smart home control experiences for various applications. With far-field voice control and interoperability with a variety of ecosystems, Nevo Butler allows users to discover and control virtually all connected devices in the home using hands-free voice, including set-top boxes and TVs, as well as audio accessories, security systems, lighting, thermostats and more.

Nevo Butler extends Vodafone’s existing voice assistant to allow intuitive, hands-free, far-field interactions with the Vodafone Portugal entertainment service. Nevo Butler is fully integrated with Vodafone’s Portugal infrastructure to provide a consistent user experience. Nevo Butler enables seamless discovery of connected entertainment devices in the customer’s home, compatible with the largest set of existing entertainment systems globally, and allows hands-free voice search of Vodafone’s libraries and video playback, as well as power and audio control of televisions.

“Vodafone Portugal and UEI have been working collaboratively for several years and we share a strong commitment to innovation and continuously improving the user experience,” said Luis Cardoso, responsible for content and services at Vodafone Portugal. “We are excited to bring this advanced technology to our customers, allowing them to easily set up and control our entertainment service with their voice using our customized wake word. Customers can relax on the couch and say ‘hello, TOBi, turn on the football game’ and the TV will turn on and take them right to the content they want to watch.”

“UEI is thrilled that Vodafone is the first company to offer Nevo Butler to its customers,” said Paul Arling, UEI’s Chairman and CEO. “As one of our flagship products, Nevo Butler encompasses many of the leading discovery and control capabilities of our QuickSet® platform and represents another example of our ongoing investment in technology for the future.”

UEI has been at the forefront of developing entertainment and smart home control technologies for over three decades. UEI was the first to introduce voice search and control in entertainment platforms and advanced features such as automated setup and universal control of connected devices through its portfolio of QuickSet-enabled solutions.

Nevo and QuickSet are registered trademarks of Universal Electronics Inc.

All trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

About Universal Electronics Inc.

Founded in 1986, Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is the global leader in wireless universal control solutions for home entertainment and smart home devices. We design, develop, manufacture, ship and support control and sensor technology solutions and a broad line of universal control systems, audio video accessories, and intelligent wireless security and smart home products. Our products and solutions are used by the world's leading brands in the video services, consumer electronics, security, home automation, climate control and home appliance markets. For more information, visit www.uei.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe-Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words and expressions reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the timely development, delivery, technical performance, and market acceptance of products and technologies identified in this release; the purchasing by UEI customers of the Nevo Butler products identified in this release in the quantities anticipated by management; the adoption of the home control and automation technologies identified in this release by UEI customers, the continued penetration and growth of UEI voice recognition technology and other products and consumer technologies identified in this release; and other factors described in UEI’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual results that UEI achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statement due to such risks and uncertainties. UEI undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

Eva Delgado

Universal Electronics Inc.

eva.delgado@uei.com

714-987-8209

Source: Universal Electronics Inc.

FAQ

What is the Nevo Butler launch date by UEI and Vodafone Portugal?

The specific launch date for the Nevo Butler was not mentioned in the press release.

How does Nevo Butler improve user experience for Vodafone customers?

Nevo Butler allows users to control connected devices and access entertainment services using voice commands, enhancing convenience and engagement.

What are the main features of the Nevo Butler?

Nevo Butler offers hands-free voice control, interoperability with various ecosystems, and the ability to manage TVs, set-top boxes, and smart home devices.

What company partnered with UEI for the Nevo Butler?

Universal Electronics partnered with Vodafone Portugal to launch the Nevo Butler.

What technology does Nevo Butler utilize?

Nevo Butler utilizes advanced voice recognition technology to facilitate hands-free control of entertainment and smart home devices.

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