WiSA E Multichannel Wireless Audio Shipping in Sagemcom’s VSB (Video Soundbox™) Set-Top Box
WiSA Technologies announces the integration of its WiSA E wireless multichannel audio software into Sagemcom's Video Soundbox (VSB) set-top box, which has been shipping globally since December 2024. The VSB combines a high-quality soundbar with a set-top box, offering consumers an all-in-one solution for digital TV and streaming services.
The WiSA E software enables Dolby Atmos audio to be transported wirelessly to external speakers, including rear and upfiring speakers. This integration eliminates the need for separate transmit hardware modules, reducing BOM costs for manufacturers while providing consumers with a simplified setup for immersive audio experiences.
Sagemcom, achieving over €3 billion in turnover and being a world leader in its markets, has incorporated this technology to deliver enhanced audio capabilities alongside their advanced video and smart features in the VSB set-top box.
WiSA Technologies annuncia l'integrazione del suo software audio multicanale wireless WiSA E nella set-top box Video Soundbox (VSB) di Sagemcom, che è in commercio a livello globale da dicembre 2024. Il VSB combina una soundbar di alta qualità con una set-top box, offrendo ai consumatori una soluzione tutto-in-uno per la TV digitale e i servizi di streaming.
Il software WiSA E consente di trasmettere audio Dolby Atmos in modalità wireless a altoparlanti esterni, compresi quelli posteriori e quelli con fuoco verso l'alto. Questa integrazione elimina la necessità di moduli hardware di trasmissione separati, riducendo i costi di BOM per i produttori, offrendo al contempo ai consumatori un'installazione semplificata per esperienze audio immersive.
Sagemcom, con oltre 3 miliardi di euro di fatturato e leader mondiale nei suoi mercati, ha incorporato questa tecnologia per offrire funzionalità audio avanzate insieme alle loro funzionalità video e smart nel set-top box VSB.
WiSA Technologies anuncia la integración de su software de audio multicanal inalámbrico WiSA E en la set-top box Video Soundbox (VSB) de Sagemcom, que se ha estado enviando a nivel global desde diciembre de 2024. La VSB combina una barra de sonido de alta calidad con una set-top box, ofreciendo a los consumidores una solución todo-en-uno para la televisión digital y los servicios de streaming.
El software WiSA E permite que el audio Dolby Atmos se transmita de forma inalámbrica a altavoces externos, incluidos los altavoces traseros y los que disparan hacia arriba. Esta integración elimina la necesidad de módulos de hardware de transmisión separados, reduciendo los costos de BOM para los fabricantes mientras proporciona a los consumidores una configuración simplificada para experiencias de audio inmersivas.
Sagemcom, con más de 3 mil millones de euros en facturación y siendo un líder mundial en sus mercados, ha incorporado esta tecnología para ofrecer capacidades de audio mejoradas junto con sus características avanzadas de video y funciones inteligentes en la set-top box VSB.
WiSA Technologies는 2024년 12월부터 전 세계적으로 출하된 Sagemcom의 비디오 사운드박스(VSB) 셋톱 박스에 WiSA E 무선 멀티채널 오디오 소프트웨어 통합을 발표했습니다. VSB는 고품질 사운드바와 셋톱 박스를 결합하여 소비자에게 디지털 TV 및 스트리밍 서비스에 대한 올인원 솔루션을 제공합니다.
WiSA E 소프트웨어는 Dolby Atmos 오디오를 무선으로 외부 스피커, 후방 스피커 및 위쪽 발사 스피커로 전송할 수 있게 합니다. 이 통합은 별도의 전송 하드웨어 모듈의 필요성을 없애 제조업체의 BOM 비용을 줄이며 소비자에게 몰입형 오디오 경험을 위한 간소화된 설정을 제공합니다.
사젠컴은 30억 유로 이상의 매출을 달성하고 있으며 시장에서 세계적인 리더로, VSB 셋톱 박스의 고급 비디오 및 스마트 기능과 함께 향상된 오디오 기능을 제공하기 위해 이 기술을 통합했습니다.
WiSA Technologies annonce l'intégration de son logiciel audio multicanal sans fil WiSA E dans la box TV Video Soundbox (VSB) de Sagemcom, qui est commercialisée dans le monde entier depuis décembre 2024. La VSB combine une barre de son de haute qualité avec une box TV, offrant aux consommateurs une solution tout-en-un pour la télévision numérique et les services de streaming.
Le logiciel WiSA E permet de transporter l'audio Dolby Atmos sans fil vers des haut-parleurs externes, y compris les haut-parleurs arrière et ceux à tir direct. Cette intégration élimine le besoin de modules matériels de transmission séparés, réduisant les coûts de fabrication (BOM) pour les fabricants tout en offrant aux consommateurs une configuration simplifiée pour des expériences audio immersives.
Sagemcom, avec un chiffre d'affaires de plus de 3 milliards d'euros et étant un leader mondial sur ses marchés, a intégré cette technologie pour offrir des capacités audio améliorées aux côtés de ses fonctionnalités vidéo avancées et intelligentes dans la box VSB.
WiSA Technologies kündigt die Integration seiner WiSA E kabellosen Multikanal-Audio-Software in die Video Soundbox (VSB) Set-Top-Box von Sagemcom an, die seit Dezember 2024 weltweit ausgeliefert wird. Die VSB kombiniert eine hochwertige Soundbar mit einer Set-Top-Box und bietet den Verbrauchern eine All-in-One-Lösung für digitales Fernsehen und Streaming-Dienste.
Die WiSA E-Software ermöglicht die kabellose Übertragung von Dolby Atmos Audio auf externe Lautsprecher, einschließlich der hinteren und nach oben abstrahlenden Lautsprecher. Diese Integration beseitigt die Notwendigkeit für separate Übertragungs-Hardwaremodule und senkt die Stückkosten (BOM) für die Hersteller, während sie den Verbrauchern eine vereinfachte Einrichtung für ein immersives Audioerlebnis bietet.
Sagemcom, das über 3 Milliarden Euro Umsatz erzielt und weltweit führend in seinen Märkten ist, hat diese Technologie integriert, um verbesserte Audiofähigkeiten zusammen mit ihren fortschrittlichen Video- und Smart-Funktionen in der VSB Set-Top-Box anzubieten.
- Integration into Sagemcom's VSB product represents market validation for WiSA E software
- Reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating need for separate hardware modules
- Partnership with major player (Sagemcom: €3+ billion turnover)
- Product already shipping globally since December 2024
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The integration of WiSA E software into Sagemcom's Video Soundbox represents a notable technological advancement in the set-top box market. The software-based solution eliminates the need for dedicated transmit hardware modules, potentially reducing manufacturing costs by 10-15% compared to traditional hardware implementations. This strategic move positions WISA to capture market share in the rapidly growing smart home entertainment sector, estimated at
The partnership with Sagemcom, a company generating over
This partnership marks WISA's strategic pivot from hardware-dependent solutions to scalable software licensing, which could improve gross margins and recurring revenue streams. The set-top box market, projected to reach
The agreement with Sagemcom, a prominent player in broadband and entertainment solutions, adds credibility but faces challenges in a market dominated by established audio technology providers. While the deal demonstrates commercial viability, investors should monitor quarterly revenue impact and customer adoption metrics to gauge long-term success. The elimination of hardware components could accelerate manufacturing scalability, but market share gains will require significant marketing investment and competitive pricing strategies.
VSB offers consumers best-in-class immersive audio and video with natural and authentic sound
"We are incredibly excited to incorporate WiSA E's industry-leading audio software into our latest audio set-top box, the Video Soundbox (VSB)," said Olivier Taravel, Senior Executive VP - BU Audio Video Solutions at Sagemcom. "This integration provides consumers with the highest quality audio and wireless connectivity, perfectly complementing the suite of advanced video and smart features in our new VSB set-top box. Together, these elements offer an all-in-one AV solution that redefines home entertainment for our global customer base."
The Sagemcom Video Soundbox offers consumers a streamlined and space-saving solution by combining a high-quality soundbar with a set-top box, delivering both enhanced audio and seamless access to digital TV and streaming services in one device. This all-in-one design reduces clutter, simplifies installation, and provides a cost-effective way to upgrade home entertainment systems without the need for multiple devices or complicated setups.
"The integration of WiSA E software into Sagemcom’s latest set-top box strongly validates our strategy of offering a wireless audio software solution to our customers," said Brett Moyer, CEO at WiSA Technologies. "With WiSA E software, customers can seamlessly integrate high-quality multichannel audio, eliminating the need for a separate transmit hardware module and reducing the BOM (bill of material) cost of additional components. This is a win for both our customers and the consumers."
WiSA E provides significant benefits to both manufacturers and consumers. For manufacturers, it offers cost efficiency by eliminating the need for additional hardware, simplifies integration with existing designs, and accelerates time-to-market while allowing for flexible, updatable software solutions. For consumers, WiSA E allows end users to elevate their audio experience by adding rear speakers, including traditional rear left and right, as well as upfiring speakers for full Dolby Atmos support. The seamless connection of these WiSA E-enabled external speakers provides a convenient way to upgrade home audio systems, delivering an immersive audio experience with effortless setup.
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For more information about WiSA E technology, email Tony Parker, vice president of business development and strategy at tparker@wisatechnologies.com.
About WiSA Technologies, Inc.
WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA) is a leading provider of immersive, wireless sound technology for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems. Working with leading CE brands and manufacturers such as Harman International, a division of Samsung; LG; Hisense; TCL; Bang & Olufsen; Platin Audio; and others, the company delivers immersive wireless sound experiences for high-definition content, including movies and video, music, sports, gaming/esports, and more. WiSA Technologies, Inc. is a founding member of WiSA™ (the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association) whose mission is to define wireless audio interoperability standards as well as work with leading consumer electronics companies, technology providers, retailers, and ecosystem partners to evangelize and market spatial audio technologies driven by WiSA Technologies, Inc. The company is headquartered in
About the WiSA Association
WiSA® educates, evangelizes, and promotes solutions for spatial audio in the home. Working in collaboration with technology developed by WiSA Technologies, Inc., WiSA Association engages with leading consumer electronics companies, technology providers, retailers, and ecosystem partners to make immersive audio an experience everyone can enjoy. WiSA, LLC - the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association - is a wholly owned subsidiary of WiSA Technologies, Inc. For more information about WiSA, please visit: www.wisatechnologies.com.
About Sagemcom
Thanks to the innovative solutions designed and built by our people, Sagemcom provides access to broadband Internet, entertainment and managed energy supply to the greatest number all over the world. As a “mission-driven company” since January 2022, Sagemcom makes sure that the design, construction and use of these solutions are sustainable, and fulfil the environmental and societal commitments that are known and shared by all our employees, partners and stakeholders. Sagemcom is
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