Platform Enables Bluetooth to Wi-Fi Audio Re-Streaming

Qualcomm’s AllPlay platform enables a variety of audio options including Bluetooth to Wi-Fi re-streaming of local and cloud-based music.
May 28, 2015
2 min read

As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to infiltrate every aspect of our lives, some applications are exploiting its entertainment-oriented aspects. To cite one example, Qualcomm Connected Experiences (a subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc.) recently announced new features to the AllPlay smart media platform, including Bluetooth-to-Wi-Fi re-streaming, custom audio settings, and optimized synchronization.

The AllPlay platform provides users with multiple streaming options—all local or cloud-based music on a smartphone can be streamed to any Bluetooth-compatible AllPlay speaker, then re-streamed over Wi-Fi to multiple AllPlay speakers harmoniously. This allows for wireless connectivity to individual speakers or an entire audio system over an existing Wi-Fi network, providing an advantage over Bluetooth-only speakers. The platform is built on the AllJoyn software framework, an open-source project headed by the AllSeen Alliance.

With enhanced custom audio settings, manufacturers now have the ability to provide greater control of the music-listening experience with custom sound equalization settings and channel selection capabilities. AllPlay also supports synchronization between devices of under 100 microseconds, making it suitable for both multi-room and multi-channel audio streaming. AllPlay also supports line-in to Wi-Fi re-streaming, allowing manufacturers to build AllPlay-powered devices that take in audio from line-in sources (such as CD players and turntables) with the ability to re-stream to other speakers around the home. Hitachi America, ASUSTeK, Vestel, and Magnat all have plans to introduce AllPlay products into their ecosystems.

About the Author

Iliza Sokol

Associate Digital Editor

Iliza joined the Penton Media group in 2013 after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BS in Advertising and Marketing Communications. Prior to joining the staff, she worked at NYLON Magazine and a ghostwriting firm based in New York.

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