Datavault AI Signs Interoperability License Agreement with Dolby

New Interoperability Agreement Accelerates Wireless Audio Integration for Android and Linux A/V Platforms

WiSA Technologies, Inc., soon to be doing business as Datavault® AI, today announced a new interoperability license agreement with Dolby. This agreement allows Datavault AI to collaborate directly with system-on-chip (SoC) providers to integrate its patented WiSA E Express multichannel wireless audio software into Android and future Linux-based streaming A/V platforms.

Enhancing Wireless Audio for Consumer Electronics

WiSA E Express is a breakthrough solution designed to eliminate bill of material (BOM) costs for SoC platforms, making it a cost-effective option for brands developing audio-deficient TVs, set-top boxes (STBs), projectors, and other consumer electronics. By leveraging standardized Dolby configurations, WiSA E Express significantly reduces integration time from twelve months to just two months, dramatically accelerating time to market for manufacturers.

“WiSA E Express was created to simplify wireless audio and address the long-standing issue of poor sound quality in TVs and STBs,” said Tony Parker, VP of Business Development and Strategy at WiSA Technologies. “We’ve solved major industry challenges, including ensuring robust performance over existing Wi-Fi connections, while introducing a lower-cost activation model that meets consumer demand.”

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“WiSA E Express was created to simplify wireless audio and address the long-standing issue of poor sound quality in TVs and STBs”

Seamless Integration and Consumer Benefits

With this interoperability agreement, brands can now license WiSA E Express through a SoC vendor’s software development kit (SDK) for seamless customer activation. Consumers using Android-based systems will be able to download WiSA’s dedicated app from the Google Play Store, unlocking a range of powerful features, including:

• Predefined Dolby audio configurations for optimized sound performance
• Automatic discovery of WiSA-enabled products
• Step-by-step product registration and setup assistance
• Access to software updates and future enhancements

WiSA’s commitment to interoperability ensures that consumers will have access to a broad range of WiSA-compatible speakers, enabling a high-quality, seamless multichannel audio experience across devices.

Wireless Audio Market Growth and Opportunity

According to Verified Market Reports, the global wireless audio device market was valued at $71.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $154.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17.3%¹. This rapid growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for high-quality, cable-free sound solutions across home entertainment, smart devices, and gaming applications.

The market expansion is further fueled by the rise of smart TVs, home theater systems, and wireless speaker ecosystems, along with advancements in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-based audio transmission technologies. With WiSA Express, manufacturers can quickly capitalize on this growth by offering consumers a cost-effective, high-performance wireless audio experience.

Expanding the Capabilities of Wireless Audio with ADIO Technology

As part of Datavault AI’s Acoustic Science division, WiSA Technologies continues to push the boundaries of wireless audio innovation. In addition to enhancing multichannel sound experiences, WiSA’s integration with ADIO^® inaudible tone technology introduces new opportunities for personalization, interactivity, and targeted engagement within the audio ecosystem.

ADIO^®’s proprietary technology enables inaudible tones to be embedded within multichannel audio streams, allowing real-time data transmission to connected devices without disrupting the listener’s experience. This seamless integration opens the door for targeted advertising, interactive content delivery, and enhanced audience engagement, creating new monetization channels for content providers and brands.

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