The Polk Audio Command Bar has been unveiled by the brand at CES 2018 as its latest creation that will help to make the home theater more connected and immersive than ever before. Boasting built-in Amazon Alexa support, the soundbar offers Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity to ensure it's able to communicate with all of the various devices within your collection.
Users of the soundbar can utilize the voice assistant functionality to control the various IoT devices within their home from brands including Samsung SmartThings, Philips Hue, Ecobee, WeMo and much more.
Set to start shipping in spring 2018, the Polk Audio Command Bar is able to be mounted on the wall or placed on a surface to ensure optimal flexibility.
Voice Assistant Soundbars
The Polk Audio Command Bar Showed Off Amazon Alexa Support at CES 2018
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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