QuickSet

QuickSet also offers Interoperability-as-a-Service, which automates the discovery, control and interaction of entertainment and smart home devices. This service includes a single, comprehensive device knowledge graph that can automatically identify devices and extract their details, including type, brand, model and control information. The identification process is based on a combination of device fingerprints across common networks like HDMI video networks, IP networks like Wi-Fi, and wireless networks used for entertainment control and home automation like Zigbee rf4ce.

QuickSet interoperability is offered as a managed service, ensuring that devices from different manufacturers work together. Consumers can use a single point of interaction, such as a universal remote control, voice assistant or mobile app, to control virtually any device in the home. This makes it easy to set up and control a broad range of connected home entertainment and home automation devices.

Some of the key capabilities include:

• Device Discovery: Automatically discovers devices in the home and extracts information such as type, brand, model details and control information.
• Interoperability: Removes the barriers between entertainment and home automation devices, allowing for seamless interactions across brands.
• Device Management: Provides a comprehensive framework for IoT Edge connectivity and management, including secure cloud communications, remote access, offline scripting, rules and templates.

QuickSet solutions can be used in a variety of situations, including:

• TVs: Automatically discovers content source devices and meta data, allowing for a personalized experience.
• Set-top Boxes: Streamlines the process of starting to watch TV, eliminating manual steps.
• Voice Assistants and Hubs: Offers compatibility and context for voice control, allowing consumers to access the content they want with a single command.

Pricing details are not available, but QuickSet offers certification programs for device manufacturers to ensure compatibility with their products. The project is already in use, with more than 500 million devices powered by QuickSet around the world and a run rate of 67 billion transactions per year on QuickSet Cloud.

QuickSet is designed for consumers and manufacturers who want to make it easier for people to interact with multiple devices in their home, ultimately providing a better entertainment and smart home experience.

Published on June 24, 2024