Huawei enlists the help of French high-end audio maker Devialet to create the Smart X-- a smart speaker offering 360-degree sound and Huawei HiLink smart home control within a sleek cylindrical form factor.
Devialet describes the Smart X as the result of a "first partnership in Asia." It carries high-end internals typical of the French company, including a 60W double subwoofer, speaker active matching (SAM) to eliminate distortion and push-push woofer vibration canceling technology. It also offers wifi and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for audio streaming and x6 built-in microphones able to pick up voice commands from up to 5m away.
On the voice command sound, the Smart X uses the Huawei "Xiayi" smart assistant or the HiLink app. As such, it cann control other devices connected to the app, such as compatible smart bulbs, a robot vacuum cleaner and a TV.
The Smart X ships on December 2019, at least in China. Huawei is still to announce whether the speaker will actually make it to Western markets.