Filling the smart home with emotion through creativity and technology
Since its founding in 1946 as the Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corporation, Sony has instilled in itself the spirit to "do what has never been done before." With that challenge to innovate in mind, Sony has continued to release countless "Japan's first" and "world's first" products.
About the Partnership
The Sony and Josh.ai partnership transforms the luxury home entertainment experience like never before. The combination of natural, contextually aware voice automation with Josh Micro and intuitive manual control using the Josh.ai app results in a powerful array of user experiences. Enjoy direct control of Sony TVs, projectors, and receivers while setting the mood with the perfect content.
Unlimited Control
Josh.ai directly communicates to Sony devices using proprietary Natural Language Processing, simply speak to Josh Micro as if an assistant is awaiting your request.
"Ok Josh, turn on cable in the Den."
"Ok Josh, watch ESPN"
"Ok Josh, watch Inception"
"Ok Josh, it's movie night"
"Ok Josh, listen to Maria Maria by Santana"
Simple to Setup
Device compatibility not only results in an unmatched client experience, but a seamless set-up process for the system integrator as well. After connecting to the network, Josh auto-populates Sony devices, accelerating the deployment process for custom installers. Configuration of HDMI inputs and AV outputs are visibly diagrammed in the Josh portal for intuitive setup. Once the system is completed, users are able to walk from room to room and simply ask their Josh Micro to turn on their desired content.
Sony Integrations with Josh
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Sony Smart TV
Once a Sony XBR TV is authorized in the Josh Portal, its location and input assignments are configurable for optimal performance. The current functionality allows for natural speech commands to power the TV on/off, adjust volume, and switch inputs between sources. For the best experience, add a Roku and supported cable box to enable deeplinking to streaming services and channels respectively.
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Sony Projector
Similar to TVs and receivers, projectors may have a “Simple IP” control setting that should be enabled, which allows Josh control when it is turned off. Most projectors will need to be authorized with a code as well, like the pre-shared key for TVs.
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Audio and Video Control
When adding a receiver or amplifying device, it is important to tell Josh where the audio and video outputs are located in the home. The Josh distributed AV framework presents the flexibility to switch receiver inputs between sources, which correlate with the respective AV outputs in that room.
The Story Behind the Logo
Josh is a home’s best friend. And like a dog, Josh is intelligent,
responsive, and learns his owner’s commands. While other smart home
control systems only know one trick, Josh combines all aspects of
smart homes into one friendly, well-trained responder. Josh is your
companion, and always happy to see you come home.
Connected Design Award
Connected Design 2020
Connected Design 2020
Winner Excite! Award
Technology Integrator 2018
Technology Integrator 2018
Winner Best New Product
CEDIA Awards 2017
CEDIA Awards 2017
