Linkplay Smart Audio. CES 2017 Press

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1 Linkplay Smart Audio CES 2017 Press Mark Zadeh, VP Sales & Marketing Linda Ferguson, PR Director linkplay.com

2 The Linkplay Team and its Mission Core team from Google, Broadcom, InterVideo and Nemochips With expertise in wireless network communication, audio processing coding, decoding and synchronization the Linkplay team is uniquely position to enable Audio brands to deliver great streaming audio to the consumer Linkplay technology enables speaker brands to deliver high quality hi res wifi audio with the latest streaming apps to its customers at the lowest cost. Linkplay's HW and SW speaker solution provides access to millions of song through services such as Amazon Music, Audible, Tuneln and iheartradio, Spotify, TIDAL, Napster, and many others and operates with Airplay, DLNA Spotify connect, and Qplay protocols, making it seamless for companies to bring music to their devices. Linkplay offers HW and SW in addition to AVS and streaming audio app support, reducing cost and speedy time to market Linkplay s turn key wifi audio solution allows audio brands to focus on their core expertise of making good audio and Linkplay technology ensures for a great wifi experience and hands free AVS Alexa support

Linkplay is a Premium Turn-Key Solution Provider for Wi-Fi Audio Innovative SW & HW Production Ready Content Integration High-res lossless audio, excellent Wi-Fi performance, wireless

3 Linkplay is a Premium Turn-Key Solution Provider for Wi-Fi Audio Innovative SW & HW Production Ready Content Integration High-res lossless audio, excellent Wi-Fi performance, wireless multiroom/channel audio streaming. Single chip solution with extensive software providing outstanding cost, value & performance ios, Android, or PC software are widely adopted in wireless speaker and audio receivers Software customization is also available Readily available with popular streaming content services: Spotify, iheartradio, Audible & many more

4 Product Announcements with Amazon Alexa 12/30 -Linkplay Releases WiFi Audio Speaker Solution With Amazon Alexa, Speech Recognition And Handsfree Control, Technology - Linkplay To Showcase Initial Speaker Manufacturer Omaker With Demos At CES /2 -Linkplay now offers speaker brands integration with the Amazon Alexa Voice Service Linkplay now offers speaker brands integration with the Amazon Alexa Voice Service, Linkplay Is Among the First Audio Solution Providers to Integrate AVS with the Launch of Jam Voice

5 CES 2017 Audio Brands Powered by Linkplay - Expertise in wireless network communication - Expertise in audio processing coding, decoding and synchronization - Competence in mobile app and cloud services supp

6 Optimizing cloud streaming music with HW & SW designs One single chip - turnkey wi-fi solution at the most competitive cost Problem Linkplay Solution Many components Various HW configurations long development cycle Develop rapid time to market Wi-fi audio integration strategy Poor HW and SW support Many contact points high cost Provide superior service best price performance to ecosystem Many non-standard multi-room offerings various performance results poor audio experience Deliver the latest in standard Wi-Fi technology b/g/n/ac and hi res lossless audio Audio partners have difficult time engaging wit ODM, multiple vendors, time zone, system support and audio streaming requirements Enable closer partnership between brands, ODM and service providers Hands-free requirement for AVS and others require expertise for accuracy and speech Provide Extensive support with AVS integration and hands free implementation

7 Linkplay First First 3rd-party approved Amazon Alexa service solution provider for audio First 3rd -party enabled Alexa push to talk and hands free speaker solution First to offer a complete Wi-Fi audio turnkey solution First to ensure brands faster time to market in as little as 3-6 months current industry average 12 to 18 months First to offer access to more streaming music services than anyone else

8 t Value Proposition Premium Wi-Fi Solution: A holistic audio package that includes hardware, software, firmware, mobile app, customization, streaming music service, and Alexa integration. Exclusive tech support resonates with audio brands' desire to work with one partner for their WiFi integration needs. Global Audio Content Coverage: The widest selection of the world s streaming music services available with the purchase of a Linkplay device; provides great value for consumers Dynamic Listening: Understands listening preferences and recommends content Interoperability : Playing your favorite content & stations with any Linkplay device gives the consumer endless audio possibilities.

9 The Evolution of Smart Audio 1. Wi-Fi is used as high-bandwidth wireless link - Standard streaming protocol such as DLNA, Airplay, Spotify Connect, Qplay and Google Cast Audio - Downloaded contents in PC, smartphone or NAS are streamed to speaker wirelessly via streaming protocol above - Wi-Fi has evolved from b/g to b/g/n/ac, and 1T1R to MIMO 2. Spotify/Amazon cloud music app became popular - Streaming or download + streaming - People get used to listening to music online with music apps - People get used to listening to music on speakers with app via Bluetooth 3. Internet Audio + Voice Control + User awareness (personalization) - Integrated high quality music content now available - Enjoy music only you like ( Thumbs up or Thumbs down ) - Sophisticated software predicts your music taste based on listening history - Many more new technologies on the horizon to make your speaker audio experience more enjoyable

10 f Smart Audio Platform Audio Contents Cloud Services Device/User Management CONTENT CONTENT + CONTROL DATA ANALYSIS Mobile & PC app WIRELESS CONTROL Hands-free/Far Field Smart Speakers Powered by Linkplay

11 Make your speakers wireless and hands-free with the leading voice recognition system on the market today. Control the lights in your house, ask Alexa to play your favorite tunes while cooking - the possibilities are endless. Push to Talk Hands-Free Hello, my name is Alexa. linkplay.com/alexa-demo

12 Functions of Smart Speakers Enhanced Traditional Speaker Functions - AUX in - Bluetooth in - Playback from TF card or USB disk - Alarm - Enhanced by Wi-Fi wireless control and retransmission Wireless Speakers - Supports Apple Airplay - Compatible for DLNA standards for Android - Compatible with QQ music s Qplay - Supports multi-room audio streaming - Supports true wireless stereo sound Network Speakers - Receiver for streaming music services - Intelligent EQ - Personalized sound effects - Personalized music services - Remote control music play from Internet - Online updates for speaker software Smart I Connected I Cloud

Wireless Multi-Room & Multi-Channel Audio Streaming Multi-Room - Party mode: playback the same song to multiple speakers (up to 12) with minimal latency (less than 0.

13 Wireless Multi-Room & Multi-Channel Audio Streaming Multi-Room - Party mode: playback the same song to multiple speakers (up to 12) with minimal latency (less than 0.5ms) - Standalone mode: playback different songs to multiple speakers simultaneously Multi-Channel: Wireless Stereo Pairing - Playback left and right channels on two or more Wi-Fi speakers simultaneously - Provides true wireless stereo and more volume Multi-Source - Supports audio streaming from cloud, NAS, local music (from phone or tablet), USB disk/tf card or third party app - Supports AUX-in, SD/USB and Bluetooth re-transmission to multi-room via Wi-Fi - Supports multi-room streaming of DLNA, Qplay, Spotify Connect, etc. Google Cast coming soon

14 Supported Audio Formats & Audio Effects

15 Advantages of Linkplay 1. Best cost performance turnkey Wi-Fi audio solution 2. Supports easy customization of companion app (every brand wants its unique app) 3. Outstanding user experience a) East setup of Wi-Fi b) Playback music from presets without using app c) Multi-room or multi-channel group and ungroup with one button touch on speaker d) Retransmission of BT, AUX-in, Airplay, DLNA or SD/USB inputs via Wi-Fi to multi-room or multichannel 4. Contents: 20+ partners have full power of native app 5. Apple Airplay, DLNA, Spotify Connect and QPlay 2.0 certified solution 6. Voice control enabled solution

16 Wide Selection of Wi-Fi Speaker Modules Module Name A21 Main Features IEEE b/g/n 300Mbps, 2T2R, digital audio input/output (MT7620AH) A28 IEEE b/g/n 300Mbps, 2T2R, digital audio input/output, up to 192kHz/24bit audio (MT7628A) A31 A48 IEEE b/g/n 150Mbps, 1T1R, digital audio input/output, up to 192kHz/24bit audio (MT7688A) IEEE b/g/ac, dual band, digital audio input/output, up to 192kHz/24bit, MP: 05/2016 A88 Google cast compatible, BT+Wi-Fi, MP: 07/2016

17 Products in Market

18 Brands

19 Supported Streaming Services

Reviewers Reviewers for technology demonstration platform: MUZO Cobblestone Just letting you know that the devices landed safely here and that I am totally impressed with the look and feel of them.

20 Reviewers Reviewers for technology demonstration platform: MUZO Cobblestone Just letting you know that the devices landed safely here and that I am totally impressed with the look and feel of them. First time ever anyone in the industry sent me something that I want to put in our living room without having to think. Just joy. Looking forward to it all We tested the Cobblestone, along with the app and our overall feedback is VERY positive! App is simple and the design is solid. The sound quality was good, and the use of the buttons to play/pause and skip were to welcome features to be on the device. In general, LOVE IT! With a dead simple design, and the ability to make any sound system in your arsenal wireless from home theater to powered speaker a clever little Kickstarter success known as Cobblestone has risen above the rabble to catch our eye. This is the kind of technology you would expect to find in a SONOS system, but the key difference is that, at $55, the Cobblestone is a fraction of the cost. It is not terribly surprising, then that demand is currently outstripping supply Coming in at under $60, far more economical than competitors such as SONOS, it s affordable way to add a network media player to your home theater setup Pat Bratelund, Larry Linietsky, Digital Trends The Gadget Flow Home Theater Life

21 Your best partner for Smart Audio Technology Thank you

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