What is Data over Sound? | Chirp

This animated explainer video details how Chirp technology allows data to be transmitted via sound waves. It demonstrates how this can be used for various applications like sending Wi-Fi passwords, money, or digital tickets between devices, even in noisy environments or without an internet connection.

Chirp sends and receives data using sound, with nothing but a device's existing speaker and microphone. Information is converted to an audio signal, heard by nearby devices, and then converted back to the original data. Chirp is a wireless communication technology for exchanging data over sound to nearby devices It uses any existing speaker or microphone, and is configurable to use audible or inaudible near-ultrasonic frequencies. Chirp is designed for simplicity, eliminating connectivity headaches and simplifying everyday tasks like connecting to Wi-Fi networks, sharing contact details, and making peer-to-peer payments. It's trusted by companies and developers across the world, from nuclear power stations to children's toys. Chirp technology is available as a suite of cross-platform enterprise-ready SDKs available to download for free. Get our SDKs, for free, here and get building in minutes: Developers.Chirp.io