Telly partners with Sensory on speech-to-text for TVs

Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 
Telly logo

Telly and Sensory Redefine Voice Technology for TVs at CES

LOS ANGELES — Telly, the smartest TV ever built and offered at the revolutionary price of free, has partnered with Sensory, the global leader in on-device speech recognition, to unveil a transformative approach to voice technology. The companies debuted this innovation last week during CES 2025. This collaboration sets a new benchmark for privacy, speed, and user convenience, further repositioning the TV as the central smart device in the home.

“Telly’s use of Sensory’s embedded speech-to-text technology represents a leap forward for voice-enabled televisions,” said Sascha Prueter, Telly’s Chief Product Officer. “By leveraging the immense computing power of our TVs, we’re delivering a smarter, more secure, and more private experience for consumers on the smartest TV ever built.”

Privacy-First: Speech-to-Text Processed Locally on the TV

Telly’s partnership with Sensory delivers speech-to-text technology that allows users to speak naturally to their TV without the need for memorizing scripts or specific vocabularies. With Telly’s advanced computing power, hundreds of the most-used voice commands are processed natively, on the device, eliminating the need for cloud-based data sharing. This ensures greater consumer privacy and delivers lightning-fast responses free from latency issues.

“The smartest TV ever deserves the smartest approach to privacy,” said Prueter. “With Telly’s use of Sensory’s on-device voice technology, we are able to bring extremely fast, low-latency voice commands to the living room.”

Far-Field and Remote Control: Flexible Interaction

Telly redefines TV interaction by offering both hands-free far-field voice control and button-activated remote options. This dual-mode capability allows users to choose the interaction style that best suits their needs. Whether controlling the TV, managing home functions, or accessing thousands of on-device commands, Telly’s far-field assistant delivers unparalleled flexibility.

“Sensory’s expertise in local voice technology, combined with Telly’s dual-screen innovation, pushes the boundaries of what’s possible,” said Todd Mozer, President & CEO of Sensory, Inc. “Together, we’re setting a new standard for secure, responsive, and intuitive voice interactions.”

Links: Telly; Sensory, Inc