Invoke (smart speaker)

Invoke
DeveloperHarman Kardon
TypeSmart speaker
Release dateOctober 22, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-10-22) (United States)
Introductory priceUS$199
Operating systemLinux
InputVoice commands/limited physical touch surface
ConnectivityWi-Fi dual-band (2.4/5 GHz) IEEE 802.11/b/g/n/ac,[1] BT 4.1
Dimensions4.2 in (106.68 mm) diameter, 9.5 in (241.30 mm) high[1]
Mass2.3 lb (1 kg)[1]
WebsiteHarman Kardon Invoke

Invoke (stylized as INVOKE) was a smart speaker developed by Harman Kardon. It was powered by Microsoft's intelligent personal assistant, Cortana.[2][3] Voice interaction with Cortana provides features such as setting alarms, facts, searches, weather, news, traffic, flights, and other real-time information. Additionally, the speaker's Cortana integration with one's Microsoft Account enabled calendars, reminders, commutes, to-do lists, and home automation features, among others.

The device supported music streaming from Spotify, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn.[4] and was also the first smart speaker to support voice calls using Skype.[5] The inside of the speaker consists of seven far-field microphones, three woofers, three tweeters, two passive radiators, and a 40-watt amplifier.[6]

  1. ^ a b c "Invoke - Product Support". Harman Kardon - Support. Harman Kardon. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  2. ^ Seifert, Dan (20 October 2017). "Harman Kardon Invoke review: Cortana gets a speaker of its own". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  3. ^ Hardawar, Devindra (20 October 2017). "Harman Kardon Invoke review: The first Cortana speaker sounds amazing". Engadget. Oath Inc. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  4. ^ Price, Molly (20 October 2017). "Harman Kardon Invoke review". CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  5. ^ Hachman, Mark (8 May 2017). "Harman Kardon teases the Invoke speaker, a Cortana-powered Echo competitor". PC World. International Data Group. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  6. ^ Palladino, Valentina (30 October 2017). "Harman Kardon Invoke review: Cortana isn't too comfortable in the home yet". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved 25 November 2017.