CES 2015 will probably be filled with hundreds to thousands of Android-powered devices. We’ve seen a number of products the past few days and we can expect a barrage of announcements every hour until the event is over. Joining the lot is this Avy smart speaker by Zettalya– a new startup based in Westport, Connecticut. It’s an Internet-connected speaker that allows access to millions of songs available on the Internet.
With the Avy Smart Speaker, you can access various Android apps, TV shows, and movies via streaming. As long as you are connected to the Internet via WiFi, you can enjoy media and entertainment. The speaker system comes equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen, WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity, and a pair of 10-watt speakers.
Some features of the Avy include the TOUCH, LISTEN, WATCH, CONNECT, and GO functions. Touch feature can be experienced on the touchscreen interface where you can access millions of Android apps. With the amplifier and and Hi-Fi speakers, you can listen to music via streaming from Pandora, Spotify, or other similar services. You can use the Avy as a regular Bluetooth speaker too.
The crisp 7-inch display allows the user to watch shoes, movies, and videos on YouTube, Hulu, or Netflix. You can also connect the Avy to an HDTV via HDMI or using Chromecast. And since it runs Android apps, this means you can also use Skype or any other similar messaging apps.
With its compact size, the Avy makes for a portable speaker you can use and bring anywhere. Whether you’re in your kitchen, dining area, or bedroom, just bring or connect your Bluetooth-enabled device to the Avy and it will play your favorite songs or videos.
The product is still listed on Kickstarter as part of the company’s crowdfunding campaign. The Avy is priced at $169 when pre-order starts in February but you can avail of the speaker for $99 right on Kickstarted as a backer.
Avy Smart Android Speaker will start shipping in May. That’s a few months from now but you can see it being shown off at the CES event this week.
SOURCE: Zettaly
