CSR provides PC users an easy and complete wireless experience through CSR Harmony software platform

CSR announced CSR Harmony that enables a seamless wireless experience for Windows-based PCs, integrating Bluetooth v4.0 + High Speed, Wi-Fi and GPS functionality. CSR Harmony is an intelligent connectivity software framework. Users can synchronise data between their PC and mobile devices in a fraction of the time using the new Bluetooth High Speed protocol.  Bluetooth v4.0 extends the battery life of Bluetooth accessories such as mice and keyboards from months to years.

Combined with CSR’s market-leading Bluetooth audio platforms, CSR Harmony provides a premium audio experience, supporting wide-band mono audio and also the new apt-X lossless stereo codec.  The apt-X codec delivers CD-quality audio over the Bluetooth link with virtually no latency.  Lip-sync issues common with normal Bluetooth stereo headsets are a thing of the past.

“PC users now expect a broad range of wireless functionality to be integrated in the PC as standard,” commented Eric Neilson, Senior Product Marketing Manager for PCs in CSR’s Audio and Consumer Business Unit. “I am very excited to say the CSR Harmony-enabled wireless platform provides a wireless solution that enables the user to easily and intelligently manage their ever-growing collection of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS devices through their PC. As PCs begin to interact with the low energy devices, sensors, and alternate radios that proliferate around the home, office and around the world, CSR Harmony will open up a vast range of new possibilities offered by Bluetooth low energy and Bluetooth High Speed that is limited only by the creativity of consumer electronics designers. CSR Harmony also provides an excellent route through our audio enhancements,” continued Neilson, “for users to enjoy games and music on their PCs the way they were meant to be heard, but without the need for wires.”
CSR Harmony was developed by CSR’s development team in Bangalore, India.