WiSA Member Foxconn Demos Sharp 120-Inch 8K TV with WiSA SoundSend and Wireless Audio Speaker System at Appliance & Electronics World Expo

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WiSA LLC, a subsidiary of Summit Wireless Technologies (NASDAQ: WISA), announced a collaboration with Foxconn to showcase WiSA technology at the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) in Shanghai from March 23-25. The demonstration will feature the award-winning WiSA SoundSend and 5.1 WiSA Certified speaker system paired with a 120-inch 8K Sharp TV. The event aims to highlight the seamless combination of large-scale video and immersive audio. WiSA emphasizes its role in enhancing home entertainment experiences through interoperability and ease of use.

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• Collaboration with Foxconn could enhance brand visibility and market reach.
• Showcasing at AWE positions WiSA as a leader in home entertainment audio technology.

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WiSA^® LLC, founded by Summit Wireless Technologies (NASDAQ: WISA), today announced that Association member Foxconn will showcase WiSA technology in the form of the award-winning WiSA SoundSend and 5.1 WiSA Certified speaker system around its big, bold and beautiful 120-inch 8K TV at the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) in Shanghai, China, March 23-25.

Foxconn Sharp 120-Inch 8K TV (Photo: Business Wire)

The Foxconn booth at AWE will highlight immersive home entertainment audio and video experiences that are possible when a breathtakingly large and stunning screen is combined with a Tuned by THX™ 5.1 audio system that can be set up in minutes. The Sharp-branded 8K TV utilizes ARC/eARC and CEC to connect and communicate perfectly with the WiSA SoundSend, while mobile applications for iOS and Android make advanced tuning a simple process.

“We are thrilled to partner with Foxconn and Sharp at AWE to show what is possible when stunning, large-scale video and immersive audio are combined,” stated Tony Ostrom, WiSA President. “As TVs get bigger and more capable of accessing stunning, highly-produced content, we strive to enable the home entertainment experience to include amazing audio that is both easy to use and readily available. This combined demo at AWE is a great example of that goal being achieved.”

AWE is Asia’s largest consumer electronics show and offers top-tier products, technology exchange platforms, and CE brands from around the world. After being put on hold in 2020 due to the pandemic, this year’s expo will adhere to health and safety regulations to ensure a successful event.

For more information on the Association and its WiSA Ready and WiSA Certified products, visit www.wisaassociation.org.

About WiSA, LLC

WiSA^®, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, is a consumer electronics consortium dedicated to creating interoperability standards utilized by leading brands and manufacturers to deliver immersive sound via intelligent devices. WiSA Certified™ components from any member brand can be combined to dramatically increase the enjoyment of movies and video, music, sports, gaming/esports, and more. WiSA also ensures robust, high definition, multi-channel, low latency audio while eliminating the complicated set-up of traditional audio systems. For more information about WiSA, please visit: www.wisaassociation.org.

About Summit Wireless Technologies, Inc.

Summit Wireless 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 Electronics, Klipsch, Bang & Olufsen, Xbox, a subsidiary of Microsoft, and others, Summit Wireless delivers seamless, dynamic audio experiences for high-definition content, including movies and video, music, sports, gaming/esports, and more. Summit Wireless is a founding member of WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association and works in joint partnership to champion the most reliable interoperability standards across the audio industry. Summit Wireless, formerly named Summit Semiconductor, Inc., is headquartered in San Jose, CA with sales teams in Taiwan, China, Japan, and Korea. For more information about Summit Wireless Technologies, Inc., please visit: www.summitwireless.com.

* WiSA Ready TVs, gaming PCs and console systems are “ready” to transmit audio to WiSA Certified™ speakers when a WiSA USB Transmitter is plugged in and a user interface is activated through an APP or product design like LG TVs.

© 2021 Summit Wireless Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Summit Wireless Technologies and the Summit Wireless logo are trademarks of Summit Wireless Technologies, Inc. The WiSA logo, WiSA^®, WiSA Ready™, and WiSA Certified™ are trademarks and certification marks of WiSA, LLC. Third-party trade names, trademarks and product names are the intellectual property of their respective owners.

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FAQ

What will be showcased by WiSA at AWE 2023?

WiSA will showcase its award-winning WiSA SoundSend and a 5.1 WiSA Certified speaker system with a 120-inch 8K Sharp TV.

When is the AWE expo taking place?

The Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) is taking place from March 23-25, 2023.

Who is partnering with WiSA for the AWE event?

WiSA is partnering with Foxconn to demonstrate its technology at the AWE expo.

What does WiSA technology aim to improve?

WiSA technology aims to enhance home entertainment experiences by providing immersive audio that is easy to use and set up.

What is the significance of the AWE expo for WiSA?

AWE is Asia’s largest consumer electronics show, providing WiSA an important platform to showcase its innovations.