Bowers & Wilkins Chooses Frontier to Bring Zeppelin into the Connected Age

Bowers & Wilkins this week launched its new Zeppelin Wireless connected audio speaker. The technology inside is based on Frontier Silicon’s UNDOKTM audio platform. UNDOKTM is a set of hardware modules, firmware, APIs and mobile apps which enable a flexible and powerful experience for connected audio products.

The Zeppelin Wireless retains the instantly recognisable shape of the original Zeppelin speaker dock, but every other element of the system has been redesigned to deliver superlative audio performance – and meet the needs of the connected audio age.

In particular, the new Zeppelin Wireless offers a range of connectivity options enabled by Frontier’s UNDOKTM technology. These features include Apple Airplay, Bluetooth and Spotify Connect. The system also benefits from an updated app control and improved Wi-Fi specification (including support for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands).

The Zeppelin Wireless will be available in leading retailers globally by the end of the month.

Evert Jan Huizing, Executive VP of Bowers & Wilkins, said: “Following the success of the original Zeppelin docking speaker, our goal was to deliver a new system which would lead the way in connected audio. We needed the best connectivity, and a partner who truly understood what it takes to develop class-leading products. Our close collaboration with the Frontier team has allowed us to integrate complex wireless technology and connected audio features into the classic Zeppelin form - in a timely and effective manner. ”

Prem Rajalingham, VP Sales and Marketing at Frontier Silicon, said: “Bowers & Wilkins have a hard-earned reputation as an innovative leader in consumer audio. When we had the opportunity to work with them, we knew we needed to deliver a range of cutting edge features – and robust connectivity. I am delighted with the outcome of this project.”

About Frontier Silicon Limited

Frontier Silicon is the world’s leading supplier of integrated circuits and modules for digital radio and connected audio products. The company is part of the Toumaz Group, a pioneer in low-power wireless semiconductor and software technologies for consumer audio and wireless healthcare.

Frontier Silicon’s audio products offer solutions for Connected Audio and Digital Radio - from silicon through software to production-ready platform designs. Customers supplied by Frontier Silicon include Bose, Denon, harman/kardon, Onkyo, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Pure, Roberts, Sony, TechniSat, Yamaha, and many more.

Frontier Silicon and UNDOK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Frontier Silicon Ltd.

About Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins is a global leader for premium loudspeaker products and purveyors of “true sound” with nearly 50 years of audio heritage. Its innovative, award-winning audio products are an essential element to audio entertainment whether at home or on the move. Bowers & Wilkins loudspeakers are highly regarded as the definitive “audio reference”, as demonstrated by their use in leading recording studios throughout the world including London’s famed Abbey Road Studios and Skywalker Sound in California. The notion that remarkable sound must be experienced to be fully appreciated is reinforced by the company’s motto -“Listen and you’ll see”.

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