Fusion steering wheel controls

Marine audio manufacturer Fusion has announced the release of a new open-source audio control platform that allows accessory manufacturers the opportunity to network with its popular marine entertainment systems.

Whether a steering wheel manufacturer, smart watch designer, digital switching provider, or anything in between, the new Fusion-Link Lite platform simplifies implementation of the advanced Fusion source code.

The platform gives third-party accessories the ability to adjust volume, skip tracks or change sources on compatible Fusion systems and is capable of being networked to a host of devices via NMEA 2000, Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity.

"Fusion-Link has achieved an overwhelming popularity in the marine market," said Chris Baird, managing director, Fusion Entertainment. "Due to the growing need by consumers to have a level of audio control never before seen in the industry, we were approached by a number of accessory manufacturers looking to integrate our systems with their devices. Fusion-Link Lite is a powerful solution for our partners to design a new future of marine entertainment."

Debuting at the 2015 Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), Fusion-Link partners Isotta and Gussi will showcase streamlined audio control on their revolutionary marine steering wheels.

The Gussi and Isotta ISM are the first smart steering wheels to integrate Fusion-Link for direct audio control. These steering wheels give boaters the ability to quickly skip to their favorite music while still paying attention to the water ahead.

Additionally, Fusion-Link partner Garmin has also implemented Fusion-Link on their dynamic Fenix 3 smartwatch. The Garmin Fenix 3 will offer direct control of Fusion entertainment when paired with a connected smartphone.

For more consumer information on Fusion marine entertainment systems and products see www.fusionentertainment.com/marine.

A new www.Fusion-link.com/lite website has been created for product designers in the marine industry looking to access the source code. Developers can register for a Fusion account on the above link to receive the API specifications, supporting implementation documentation and marketing guidelines.