ProSoundWeb reported that TW Audio has announced all its loudspeakers now include an embedded NFC chip enabling instant authenticity verification via a smartphone tap. This move directly addresses risks associated with counterfeit products, which lack warranties, service support, and genuine spare parts. In flown applications, counterfeit units pose significant safety risks due to the absence of valid certification and the use of unverifiable components manufactured under unknown conditions.
Original TW Audio loudspeakers are built to stringent safety standards with every component tested before leaving the facility in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Genuine systems carry a full five-year warranty, ongoing preset updates, and lifetime access to original spare parts. Since January 2024, every unit ships with an invisible NFC chip embedded and lacquered into the wood cabinet. Verification requires no app; users simply unlock their phone, activate NFC, and hold it near the chip to confirm the product identity within seconds.
The patented verification algorithm resists reverse engineering and manipulation. For pre-2024 units, customers can contact the company with a serial number for manual verification. This technology ensures that verified identity persists throughout the product lifecycle, whether the unit is owned by an integrator, part of a rental fleet, or sold on the second-hand market. If the chip cannot be verified, the result indicates authenticity could not be confirmed, advising users to contact the manufacturer directly for further assistance regarding the specific unit in question.
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