Development of mesh WiFi networks simplified with Alexa

Voice control is becoming a new way for consumers to be able to more easily manage their smart home devices.

The addition of Alexa, integrated via the ClearVoice far-field voice enhancement software solution from Meeami Technologies, makes it easy for mesh networking manufacturers to provide leading voice capabilities to their customers layered on the Qualcomm WiFi mesh platforms.

With Alexa built-in, customers can manage, automate and monitor smart home devices, as well as control music, ask questions, access tens of thousands of skills, and more - hands-free.

These voice capabilities perfectly complement mesh WiFi networks, which are designed to deliver robust and consistent connectivity to nearly every corner of the home, provide unprecedented simplicity of use, and incorporate powerful security and device-management features.

“Mesh networks have become the new standard to support the best possible connected experience in the home. By adding Amazon’s advanced voice capabilities through the Alexa Voice Service, we are unlocking new opportunities for customers to enable exciting new smart home experiences controlled with the simplicity of voice,” said Nick Kucharewski, Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Infrastructure and Networking, Qualcomm Technologies.

“By integrating our mesh platform with Alexa, we create a powerful development kit that is designed to enable device manufacturers to quickly and economically bring innovative new products to market and meet the development speed of this fast-growing market.”

“Qualcomm Technologies’ development kit enables device makers to build voice-first mesh WiFi systems with minimal time and financial investment,” said Priya Abani, Director of the Alexa Voice Service for Amazon.

“We’re thrilled that Qualcomm Technologies continues to provide solutions that make it even easier for companies to bring Alexa built-in products to their customers.”

“With the popularity of Amazon's Alexa, voice has gained significant momentum in the smart home market,” noted Doug Makishima, Chief Operating Officer for Meeami Technologies.