Universal Electronics Inc. announced significant expanded features and capabilities for its QuickSet 7 SDK Release and QuickSet Cloud services, set to be showcased at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January. QuickSet 7 is designed to deliver personalized entertainment and smart home experiences through a multi-protocol approach in a single software package. This release aims to offer expanded monetization opportunities for OEMs through better personalization and increased user engagement.
The QuickSet 7 platform introduces new capabilities as a smart home as a service platform, including OpenThread Border Router Host services and upgrades to Matter Controller with Multi-Admin, Matter Bridge, and Zigbee Coordinator services. QuickSet Cloud integrates seamlessly with QuickSet 7, featuring new AI-powered device fingerprinting and discovery trained on a proprietary device knowledge graph. These advancements provide a comprehensive framework for discovery, control, and personalization for all devices in the home.
A key highlight is the enhanced support for the QuickSet Widget family, including the new UE72Y and UE72X models, which are multi-protocol connectivity modules. These modules introduce advanced features such as Edge AI processing, video stream decoding, and a complete smart home dashboard with QuickSet homeSense Technology. QuickSet homeSense technology is a foundational block to home intelligence, learning and adapting to home environments to unlock personalized experiences in energy management, entertainment control, and advertising, all on-device while ensuring user privacy.
These innovations are crucial for Universal Electronics as it continues its strategic pivot towards the Connected Home market. By providing advanced, integrated solutions with on-device AI and broad interoperability, UEI aims to differentiate its offerings and capture new revenue streams. The focus on privacy-first design addresses a key consumer concern in the smart home ecosystem.
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