Following a series of initiatives to expand its WiiM home platform also for residential integration and commercial background music applications, LinkPlay has now expanded access to its WiiM OS and software ecosystem to a third party manufacturer, with an integration with Audio Pro’s latest A10 and C10 MKII speakers. The WiiM OS integration offers an improved and personalized, connected listening experience to Audio Pro’s Scandinavian-inspired speakers.
Audio Pro is a Swedish company with strong roots in the early HiFi industry. The company has designed, developed and manufactured speakers since 1978 and is today available in over 55 countries globally. Today, Audio Pro is recognized for its line of active speakers, all equipped with wireless, multiroom and smart voice-control features. Since 2012 the company also entered the commercial segment with a range of products for retail and hospitality under the brand Audio Pro Business.
“We’re thrilled to take the next step in WiiM’s journey by integrating our popular WiiM OS into AudioPro’s A10 and C10 MKII speakers,” says Lifeng Zhao, CEO of WiiM. “This collaboration enhances our commitment to providing a seamless and personalized listening experience, allowing users to easily control their audio journey from a single platform. With the power of WiiM OS, we’re excited to make premium connectivity and smart technology accessible to everyone, transforming how people enjoy their favorite music and content in their homes.”
At the heart of the WiiM OS integration is the WiiM Home app, which allows users to manage content and devices from one central place. Already proven in the WiiM range of streaming music players, the WiiM Home app offers access to an extensive range of music services including Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, the user’s own music library, and more. Users can easily switch between platforms while controlling all WiiM-compatible devices from a single, intuitive interface.
WiiM OS also ensures smooth integration with Apple AirPlay, Google Chromecast, DLNA, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect, offering hassle-free casting and streaming from third-party apps across multiple devices, all with the highest sound quality. The platform supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz audio quality, allowing for a smooth, uninterrupted listening experience, whether streaming full albums or curated gapless playlists.
With this integration, WiiM OS also enhances the C10 and A10 MKII’s versatility by enabling users to connect external devices such as turntables, TVs, or stereo systems. And with built-in support for voice assistants like Google Assistant and Siri, WiiM OS allows users to control their music, manage playback, adjust settings, or explore new tracks always hands-free using voice.
WiiM OS also delivers extensive EQ customization options, allowing users to fine-tune their sound based on their environment and personal preferences. From preset EQs to graphic and parametric EQ, the system provides an immersive, tailored sound experience. Upcoming patent-pending features unique to WiiM also include Automatic Room Correction and Advanced Bass Management.
According to WiiM, this WiiM OS integration will also ensure the C10 and A10 MKII will be able to receive regular firmware updates, introducing new features, improving audio quality, and expanding compatibility with the latest music services.
The Audio Pro A10 MKII WiiM Edition is a compact smart speaker design, while the C10 MKII WiiM Edition, features an 80-watt sound system with a 5.25" woofer and two textile dome tweeters, delivering exceptional sound quality. With the integration of WiiM OS, both speakers are transformed into smarter, more connected devices, adapting to users’ preferences in real time for a truly personalized listening experience.
The Audio Pro A10 in Dark Gray ($229) and C10 MKII in Black ($399), WiiM Edition are available for pre-sale now on Amazon.
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