Frequently Asked Questions
Advice and answers from the Sonix Link Team
No, all that is required to use our technology is a smartphone with a Sonix Link-integrated app downloaded to it, and a nearby speaker to play an audio file embedded with one of our triggers.
Sonix Link's ultrasonic signals successfully operate in most lossless and lossy file formats, including WAV, AC3, AAC, FLAC, and MP3.
Ultrasonic refers to any sound wave above the human hearing level. Generally, people can’t hear sound waves transmitted above 15 kilohertz, so Sonix Link embeds data in an audio file between 19.0 and 20.5 kilohertz, making it inaudible to over 97% of the population.
No, it does not exist. Hearing aids according to DIN EN 60118-0 no longer transmit sounds in the range above 8 kHz to any significant extent. On the contrary: our technology is also an opportunity for those who have limited hearing, since information can be accessed on smartphones.
No, the technology is harmless to animals. Certain animals can hear the sounds, but they are not affected by it.
Sonix Link’s integration with your app (whether it’s existing or we create one for you) activates a device’s microphone and listens for the trigger embedded within the audio file.
Sonix Link’s range is determined by volume: the louder your speaker system, the farther the data will travel to mobile devices. Our signals have successfully transmitted over 10m smartphone to smartphone or even over 100m from speaker system to smartphone.
Cost is determined based on which product(s) you choose and your number of potential users. Let us know if you’d like a customized quote.
Sonix Link requires at least three weeks of lead time, but more time may be necessary depending upon the product(s) you select and the complexity of the project.
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