The first Cortana smart speaker officially launched: 1323 yuan

The Harman Kardon Invoke smart speaker delivers an impressive audio experience, thanks to its three 1.75-inch woofers and three 0.5-inch tweeters, which together create a rich, immersive 360-degree sound field. Whether you're listening to music or watching a movie, the sound feels like it's all around you. The speaker also features seven microphones equipped with Sonique technology, allowing Cortana to pick up your voice clearly from any direction. This advanced setup includes beamforming, noise suppression, and echo cancellation, ensuring that your commands are heard and understood even in noisy environments.

Cortana is built into the Invoke smart speaker, making it easy to connect with Windows 10, iOS, and Android devices. Once paired, you can use Cortana to manage your daily tasks—set reminders, create to-do lists, search the web, play music, and more. Currently, it supports Spotify, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn, but Microsoft plans to add support for additional platforms like Pandora, SoundCloud, and Deezer in the future, expanding your music options even further.

Beyond entertainment, the Invoke smart speaker can also act as a central hub for your smart home. It works with a variety of devices from SmartThings, Philips Hue, Nest, Wink, and Insteon, letting you control lights, thermostats, and more using simple voice commands. Microsoft is continuously expanding its partnerships to support even more smart home products, making the Invoke a versatile and powerful addition to your connected living space.