HOLO-WHAS Series & AVR-1046: Full Smart Home Ecosystem Compatibility, Tailored for Multi-Room Streaming & Immersive AV
The smart home audio landscape demands seamless connectivity, and both the HOLO-WHAS Series multi-room streaming amplifiers and AVR-1046 AV receiver now offer full integration with seven leading smart home platforms: HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, SmartThings, KNX, and Control4. This dual – product compatibility ensures users get tailored audio solutions—HOLO-WHAS excels at whole-home streaming, while the AVR-1046 delivers immersive theater – grade audio, both fully connected to your smart ecosystem.
Core Strengths: Two Products, Complementary Smart Experiences
- HOLO-WHAS Series: Engineered as premium multi-room streaming amplifiers, with 8x AirPlay 2 for millisecond – synced multi-room audio and 192kHz hi – res playback for lossless sound. It has four models to meet diverse needs:
∘ Ultra: Flagship for audiophiles, boasting top – tier hi – res performance and advanced signal processing.
∘ Plus: Balances sound quality and smart control, natively linking to HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home.
∘ Max: Built for large homes/commercial spaces, with up to 200W per channel and expanded multi – zone capacity.
∘ Standard: Compact entry – level option with core streaming and smart features at an accessible price.
- AVR-1046: Specializes in immersive 3D audio (compliant with DCI/SMPTE IAB standards), ideal for home theaters. It offers multi – channel surround sound and full smart home integration, letting you control power, input, and sound modes via voice or your preferred smart platform, creating a seamless theater – room automation experience.
Universal Smart Home Integration (Both Products)
Both lines break device silos, enabling seamless linkage with lights, curtains, and other smart gear, and support multiple control methods:
- Voice & Mobile: HomeKit/Siri, Google Home, and Alexa for direct voice control of power, volume, and sound modes.
- Custom Automation: Home Assistant (open – source) for personalized scene building; SmartThings for cross – device one – click modes (e.g., movie/party).
- Professional Integration: Native KNX and Control4 support for commercial setups and high – end whole – home systems, facilitating centralized control of power, volume, and audio source switching for integrators.
Seamless Connectivity & Deployment
Both products use dual – band Wi – Fi/Ethernet for stable smart hub connections. The HOLO-WHAS Series adds Bluetooth, USB, and AirPlay/DLNA for versatile audio sources. The AVR-1046 integrates with HDMI – CEC for TV/audio sync. Both can be controlled via a dedicated app, allowing remote multi – zone adjustments and parameter tweaks—no complex setups needed for professional – grade audio.
Why This Matters
The AVR-1046 and HOLO-WHAS Series’ full smart ecosystem support caters to all users. Home users can build a unified smart audio setup, and commercial integrators can easily add premium audio to whole – home/commercial smart solutions. HOLO-WHAS focuses on whole – home streaming convenience, while the AVR-1046 prioritizes immersive theater audio—together, they cover every smart audio need.
In the future, we’ll keep enhancing audio – smart integration, ensuring both the HOLO-WHAS Series and AVR-1046 stay at the forefront of smart home audio innovation, making every listening moment a seamless part of your connected life.
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