WiSA

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WiSA Association
WiSA, LLC [1]
NicknameWireless Speaker and Audio Association [1]
Parent organization
WiSA Technologies, Inc. [1]
WiSA Technologies, Inc.
Company type Public
Nasdaq:  WISA
IndustrySemiconductors [2]
PredecessorSummit Semiconductor, LLC (2010-2017) [3]
Summit Semiconductor, Inc. (2017–2018) [3]
Summit Wireless Technologies, Inc. (2018–2022) [3]
FoundedJuly 23, 2010;14 years ago (2010-07-23) [3]
Headquarters
San Jose, California [2]
,
United States
ProductsWireless audio technology [2]
Website www.wisatechnologies.com

WiSA is a hardware and software standard for wirelessly transmitting digital audio from an audio source to wireless speakers. [4] The standard is promoted by the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA Association), [1] which comprises consumer electronics manufacturers, retailers, and technology companies. [5] The standard is based on technology from the WiSA Technologies corporation. [1]

WiSA removes the need to run speaker wires or RCA cables between an AV receiver (or similar device) and speakers in a home theater or home audio setup. However, cabling isn't completely eliminated: powered speakers are required, so the speakers need to be connected to electrical outlets. [4]

Technical specifications

WiSA doesn't mandate support for audio compression codecs. [4] WiSA permits, but doesn't require, support for object-based surround sound schemes such as DTS:X or Dolby Atmos. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 WiSA Technologies, Inc. (2022-03-11). "Summit Wireless Technologies Reports Q4 and Full Year 2021 Results and Announces Name Change to WiSA Technologies, Inc". Business Wire . Retrieved 2022-04-20.
  2. 1 2 3 "Company Information". WiSA Technologies, Inc. (WISA). WiSA Association. 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "FAQ". WiSA Technologies, Inc. (WISA). WiSA Association. 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cohen, Simon (2021-04-07). "What is WiSA? The wireless home theater technology fully explained". Digital Trends . Retrieved 2022-04-20.
  5. "WiSA Association". WiSA Technologies Inc. 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Home Theater Technology". WiSA Technologies Inc. 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-20.