WiSA – the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association – Unveils New WiSA Ready Certification

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Coincides with launch of industry’s first WiSA Ready USB transmitter from Summit Wireless Technologies, Inc.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WiSA™ - the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association today unveiled the “WiSA Ready” certification, which marks an important milestone in delivering immersive wireless audio. This new certification coincides with the launch of the industry’s first WiSA Ready USB transmitter from founding member Summit Wireless Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WISA), which will be compatible with forthcoming WiSA Ready sources.

The new WiSA Ready certification will clearly identify entertainment sources – such as TVs, gaming systems or computers – that are equipped to deliver up to eight channels of high-definition audio to WiSA Certified speakers when connected with a WiSA USB transmitter. This new program simplifies consumer set-up and reduces costs by replacing AV receivers or wireless hubs with a low-cost USB accessory. Using WiSA Ready products makes it extremely simple and convenient for consumers to enjoy wireless multi-channel sound, eliminating the clutter, wires and complicated installs previously required to create immersive audio experiences

“The WiSA Ready certification is pivotal to amplifying our mission of delivering immersive, wireless sound to those who desire exceptional audio,” said Tony Ostrom, president of WiSA. “Consumer electronics brands that leverage WiSA Certified technology will accelerate consumer adoption and the availability of immersive wireless audio while pushing the consumer entertainment experience to new heights.”

The new certification coincides with the launch of the industry’s first-ever WiSA Ready USB transmitter from Summit Wireless Technologies. As a compact USB accessory, the transmitter easily plugs into WiSA Ready sources to deliver an immersive audio experience with WiSA Certified interoperable products, making such systems extremely simple to set-up.

Once plugged in, the USB transmitter enables wireless, multi-channel communication of low-latency, tightly synchronized, high-definition audio between any WiSA Certified components, making it ideal for today’s intelligent devices and next generation home entertainment systems while eliminating the cost and complexities of traditional wired solutions.

“The biggest problem facing today’s highly-lucrative home entertainment industry is the costly and timely process to install systems that deliver immersive sound experiences,” said Brett Moyer, CEO of Summit Wireless. “With a large majority of the marketplace desiring better sound in the home entertainment ecosystem, our launch of the first-ever WiSA Ready transmitter is a significant leap forward in our quest to enable multi-channel wireless home audio.”

The WiSA Ready USB transmitter from Summit Wireless will be available for purchase in the fourth quarter. For more information about the WiSA Association, its technology and products, please visit www.wisaassociation.com.

About WiSA

WiSA (Wireless Speaker and Audio Association) is the creator and enabler of the industry’s most reliable interoperability standards utilized by leading CE brands and ODMs for the consumer market. Summit Wireless, a founding member of WiSA, provides interoperability testing so that consumers can feel confident that all WiSA Certified components from all brands will work together perfectly. WiSA Certified components also eliminate the complicated set-up and wiring of traditional audio systems by utilizing cutting-edge wireless technology to deliver immersive, seamless sound experiences every time. Additionally, WiSA ensures multi-channel transmission of low-latency, high-definition audio to dramatically increase the enjoyment of movies and video, music, sports, gaming/esports, and more. For more information about WiSA, please visit www.wisaassociation.com. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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; Klipsch; Bang & Olufsen; Xbox, a subsidiary of Microsoft; and others, the company 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 industry. The company is headquartered in San Jose, CA with sales teams in Taiwan, China, Japan, and Korea. For more information please visit www.summitwireless.com.

WiSA Contact:
Tony Ostrom
President of WiSA
tostrom@wisaassociation.org
or
Summit Wireless Technologies Investors:
LHA
Kirsten Chapman, 415-433-3777
summit@lhai.com

Source: Summit Wireless Technologies, Inc.

Released September 20, 2018