PhonePe launches upgraded Made-in-India SmartSpeaker for merchants

Designed to thrive in bustling store counters, PhonePe’s latest SmartSpeaker uses 4G for reliable connectivity, charges fully in 75 minutes, offers over a week of standby time, and delivers loud, crisp audio output

PhonePe has unveiled its next-generation SmartSpeaker, a Made-in-India upgrade crafted to better serve the evolving needs of merchants. While preserving the popular features of the original, the new version brings notable performance and usability enhancements.

Yuvraj Singh Shekhawat, Chief Business Officer of Merchant Business at PhonePe, stated, "We are excited to introduce our next-generation SmartSpeakers, which are Made in India. Manufacturing these devices locally allows greater flexibility in adapting products to the specific needs and preferences of our merchants. With these SmartSpeakers, we are not only driving financial inclusion for merchants nationwide, especially in underserved areas, but also fostering domestic innovation and ensuring that Indian manufacturers become integral participants in the country's digital transformation."

PhonePe launched its SmartSpeaker in 2022, providing offline merchants with a reliable and convenient payment solution featuring voice notifications. Available in 21 language variants, the SmartSpeaker includes a celebrity voice feature with leading Indian actors. The real-time audio alerts for successful payments reduce merchants' dependency on checking SMS or app notifications, allowing them to focus on their business without constantly monitoring their phones for payment updates.

The new “Made in India” SmartSpeaker retains all the popular features of the previous one and comes with notable enhancements in connectivity and power efficiency. It utilizes a 4G network for faster speed and higher network reliability.  The latest version gets completely charged in approximately 75 minutes. The device also has an extended battery life, exceeding seven days of standby period. Additionally, it includes great audio clarity even in the noisiest of environments, and a compact form factor allowing merchants to use it even in the most congested counter spaces.