SoftAtHome says its state of the art OS, will reduce environmental impact for Orange France by extending the longevity of the operator’s latest set-top box.
The predecessors to the STB 6 were in the field for six years with updates several times a year delivering new functionality – a process that will be continued with the new device.
The French operator’s eco-design approach is reinforced by a footprint progress certification and by SoftAtHome’s energy-efficient software.
The STB 6’s deep sleep mode surpasses regulatory requirements by consuming significantly less than 0.5W. Addressing a common usability concern, the STB 6 impresses with a rapid startup time of less than 30 seconds from a deep sleep – a significant improvement over typical industry boot-up times. This short time means that deep sleep can be the default mode for all users.
Guillaume Lacroix, Director Product & Services at Orange France, said: “At Orange France, we always look to enhance customer experience at home. I’m especially proud of this new set-top box with a better ease of use. SoftAtHome’s long-term support enables us to deliver best-in-class products and features, for our seven million TV customers in France.”
Arnaud Bensaid, Vice President Marketing at SoftAtHome added, “We’ve been helping operators deploy solutions that leverage voice control. The new STB6’s far-field mic is operational out-of-the-box, enabling seamless experiences, including for the first setup. Vastly reduced startup times will also enable more eco-conscious consumers to turn their devices off and on, even during the day.”
Orange France’s STB 6 is powered by a more energy-efficient Broadcom chipset, supporting an expanded range of services
A significant feature is the integration of a far-field microphone, paving the way for a more immersive experience through natural voice commands. STB 6 will leverage Amazon Alexa voice control, enabled by Alexa partnership, offering a simple and friendly interface even without a remote control combined with the best video experience.
