CES 2020: Belkin, Devialet announce new smart speaker partnership
What you need to know
- The new speaker comes out this spring at a surprisingly low price.
- Belkin and FIT merged in 2018.
- You can use the speaker to fast-charge your other devices.
Belkin International and Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) have unveiled a new smart speaker in partnership with high-end audio brand Devialet. The Soundform Elite Hi-Fi Smart Speaker + Wireless Charger launches later this year for $299.
First announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, the new speaker features high-fidelity sound (up to 90dB SPL of max volume), fast wireless charging, and integration with the Google Voice Assistant. With these features, users can charge their mobile devices, play music, and connect other Google Assistant-enabled speakers for a multi-room experience.
According to Steve Malony, SVP, Belkin International:
Belkin and FIT merged in 2018 to create an enlarged consumer electronic company that includes Belkin, Linksys, Wemo, and Phyn products. French-based Devialet was founded in 2008 and offers innovative high-end speakers and amplifiers.
The Soundform Elite Hi-Fi Smart Speaker + Wireless Charger launches this spring. It arrives in black and white.
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