WiSA E Multichannel Wireless Audio Shipping in Sagemcom’s VSB (Video Soundbox™) Set-Top Box

By: WiSA Technologies, Inc. via Business Wire

January 03, 2025 at 08:35 AM EST

VSB offers consumers best-in-class immersive audio and video with natural and authentic sound

WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA), a leading innovator in wireless audio technology for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems, announces that its WiSA E wireless multichannel audio software has been integrated into Sagemcom's latest Video Soundbox (VSB) set-top box product, which has been shipping globally since December 2024. The cutting-edge WiSA E software enables the all-in-one audio/video VSB to deliver an innovative and immersive home entertainment experience. With WiSA E, consumers can enjoy Dolby Atmos audio transported wirelessly to external speakers, elevating their audio experience to new heights.

"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.

For more information about Sagemcom’s VSB, click here

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 Beaverton, OR with sales teams in Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, and California.

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 30% owned by its employees, achieves over €3 billion turnover, is world leader in its markets, has been profitable since it was founded, and has been growing continuously since 2016. www.sagemcom.com

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