transport layers such as Wi-Fi, power line or Ethernet, irrespective of manufacturer or operating system and without the need for Internet access. AllSeen Alliance is openly available for developers to download and runs on platforms such as Linux and Linux-based Android, iOS, and Windows, including embedded variants.

It consists of a code base of various modular services that enable essential activities such as discovery of adjacent devices, pairing, message routing, and security. The cross platform nature of the open source codebase ensures interoperability among even the basic devices and systems.

The initial set of capabilities planned for the codebase include: device discovery to exchange information and configurations (learning about other nearby devices); onboarding to join the user’s network of connected devices; user notifications; a common control panel for creating rich user experiences; and audio streaming for simultaneous playback on multiple speakers. As the TSC approves working groups and members contribute new services, and they expect these capabilities and features to expand.

AllSeen Alliance was started in 2013.