Category:
Connected Home

Savant Systems LLC
Hyannis, MA. Offers home automation systems, including the Smart Host controller, Metropolitan wireless lighting and the TrueControl smart app.
· savant.com

Nest
Palo Alto, CA. Produces a Thermostat and the Protect smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm. The Nest web API allows developers to get their product, app, or service to work with the Nest Thermostat.
· nest.com

Lockitron
Mountain View, CA. Produces a door deadbolt lock that can be controlled via smartphone. After being rejected by Kickstarter, the company developed the Selfstarter crowdfunding platform to reach its funding goals.
· lockitron.com

SmartThings
Washington, DC. The SmartThings Hub allows users to secure their homes, control energy use, and trigger Things using their smartphones. SmartApps; Physical Graph; Hello, Home; and Hello, Smart Home are all trademarks of the Physical Graph Corporation.
· smartthings.com

Qbus Building Intelligence
Belgium. Qbus develops hardware and software for intelligent electrical installations in residential and commercial buildings. Qbus has a particular focus on energy-efficiency. Also offers the Qbus Cloud.
· qbus.eu/en/home

Keen Home
New York, NY. Keen's Smart Vent technology intelligently opens and closes vents to manage room temperatures and economize.
· keenhome.io

iControl Networks, Inc.
Redwood City, CA. Offers connected home management software solutions for service providers and home security companies. iControl solutions use IP, broadband and cellular connectivity for both security and management.
· icontrol.com

HUE
Philips N.V. Smart lighting with wireless control and API. The controller, called the bridge, can connect up to 50 bulbs at a time.
· meethue.com

Sonos
Santa Barbara, CA. A system of wireless speakers that can be controlled via apps on multiple devices. The controller, called the BRIDGE, can connect to a wireless router in the home.
· sonos.com

Belkin Wemo
A family of innovative connected home products, including Insight Switch, Light Switch and Crock-Po Smart Slow Cooker. WeMo works with IFTTT.
· belkin.com/wemo/

Birdi
San Francisco + Brooklyn. Smart Air Monitor targeting the connected home market, tracking dust, soot and other health dangers plus providing emergency warning for fire and carbon monoxide. 144% Indiegogo funded.
· getbirdi.com

openHAB
Open-source, vendor-neutral software for integrating different home automation systems and technologies into a single solution. openHAB can run on any device that is capable of running a JVM (Linux, Mac, Windows).
· openhab.org

Revolv
Boulder, CO. A unified smart home hub that works with multiple hardware plaforms, including Nest, Hue, Insteon and more. The app uses "actions," to specify how devices operate together based on trigger events defined by the user. Venture backed by Foundry Group.
· revolv.com

Home Gateway Initiative
Founded in 2004 by major Broadband Service Providers (BSPs), HGI works to specify the architecture, technical functionality, and test requirements for a flexible Smart Home service delivery platform.
· www.homegatewayinitiative.org

Good Night Lamp
Designed by Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino, this connected lamp "makes the world smaller." When the user turns on the big lamp, the little lamp paired to it turns on anywhere else in the world, without internet connection or a Wi-Fi router.
· goodnightlamp.com

Thread Group
San Ramon, CA. An industry group advocating an open protocol that carries IPv6 natively, primarily geared to the connected home market. The Nest and Google-based group's technology delivers a mesh network topology without a single point of failure via a "Zigbee-type" protocol.
threadgroup.org

Leeo
Palo Alto, CA. Creators of the Smart Alert Nightlight that monitors smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, contacting the user via smartphone app and dialing 911 if needed.
· leeo.com

Open Home Automation
Using Arduino or the Raspberry Pi, the site offers a book and information about open-source hardware projects such as weather stations, smart power switches and alarms.
· openhomeautomation.net

Dropcam
San Francisco, CA. Offers Wi-Fi video monitoring cameras and optional Cloud Recording. Users can remotely "drop in" on their house, baby, pets, business, or anything else from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Acquired by Nest in 2014.
· dropcam.com

Zuli
San Francisco, CA. Offers smartplugs that can be controlled via mobile app. With a range of approximately 30 meters, three smartplugs together will form a Bluetooth mesh network. Kickstarter 100%+ funded. Works With Nest.
· zuli.io

Stack Lighting
Offers the Alba responsive light bulb. The "responsive" concept goes beyond a smartphone-controlled bulb by using embedded sensors to allow it to intelligently respond to its surroundings. Works with Nest.
· stacklighting.com

Kwikset Kevo
A smartlock offered by the venerable Kwikset, the Kevo can be operated via a smartphone app or fob. A guest eKey can be sent to anyone to provide temporary or permanent access. Works with Nest.
· kwikset.com/Kevo/

UThermostat
North Syracuse, NY. A personalizable WiFi thermostat offered by ICM Controls. Two wire compatibility allows the device to control single stage heat, single stage cool, heat pump, gas or electric heating, or fan.
· uthermostat.com

SmartHomeDB
An online community-supported smart home database covering all products, compatibilities, apps and companies.
· smarthomedb.com

Blink
Boston, MA. Produced by Immedia Semiconductor, Blink's home monitoring device offers HD video, motion detection, status alerts, temperature sensing and more with no monthly fees. Users access the monitor via iOS or Android app.
· blinkforhome.com

Heatworks MODEL 1
Charleston, SC. The world's first digital water heater uses the Alljoyn platform and can connect to other home automation platforms such as SmartThings & HomeKit.
· myheatworks.com

GreenPeak Technologies
Utrecht, Nl. A leader in the IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee market, GreenPeak's wireless communication controller chips are designed for maintenance-free smart home applications and allow ultra low power and low cost residential applications.
· greenpeak.com/Application/IoT.html

Aether Things, Inc.
San Francisco, CA. Aether makes "thinking things" focused on natural, uncomplicated controls. The flagship Cone speaker uses natural language and has multi-room connectivity.
· aether.com

Sprinkl.io LLC
Dallas TX. Offers a next-generation sprinkler system powered by Android running on an ARM processor, extensible via REST API and controllable via Android or iOS.
· sprinkl.io

CastleOS
Boston, MA. Offers a home Operating System that can be controlled via app on any device, with a web browser, or using voice with a Microsoft Kinect. The CastleHUB places the intelligence on-site rather than in the cloud.
· castleos.com

Intamac Systems Ltd
Northampton, UK. An IoT enabler and innovator, Intamac helps OEMs and product vendors to connect their products, devices and appliances to the internet via an end-to-end modular turnkey IoT solution.
· intamac.com

Ecovent
Boston, MA. Smart vents and sensors allow the user to set the right temperature for every room, individually. The vents run on standard-sized batteries that last 3 years.
· ecoventsystems.com

NYCE Sensors
Vancouver, BC. Designs, manufactures and sells wireless ZigBee sensing and control products into market leading Security, Monitoring and Automation ecosystems worldwide, with a mandate to provide the data to drive the Internet of Things. SmartThings device partner.
· nycesensors.com

emberlight
San Francisco, CA. The emberlight socket turns any bulb into a smart light. Compatible with Apple and Android devices, the emberlight app is built on a RESTful API.
· emberlight.co

tado
Munich, Deu. Offers a smart energy management system and a smart thermostat, remotely controllable via app. The technology checks the weather and uses geofencing to optimize energy use.
· tado.com

Lively, Inc.
San Francisco, CA. Provides 24/7 emergency monitoring, missed medication reminders and more with a stylish safety watch, giving family members insight when a loved one may need their help. Affiliate and Channel Partner Programs available.
· mylively.com

Ecoisme
Krakow, Pol. Combines spectrum and power analysis in a device that automatically detects all the electrical appliances in a house and provides a detailed overview of their power usage.
· ecois.me

Cocoon
Leeds, UK. Sells a self-arming home security device that learns what's normal for a home to avoid false alarms and alerts the user via smartphone should something wrong be detected. IndieGoGo 203% funded.
· cocoon.life

Sengled Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.
Shanghai, Chn. Sengled integrates consumer electronics with LED lighting, creating products that extend smart home capabilities to every room. The app-controlled light bulbs are sold under the Pulse, Boost, Snap and Solo brands.
· sengled.com

Foobot
Luxembourg. Foobot monitors the most important pollutants such as Volatile Organic Compounds, Particulate Matters and gives real time data.
· foobot.io

Honeywell Get Connected
Once primarily under the Evohome brand, Honeywell smart thermostats' Total Connect feature control via mobile devices, connection alerts, 5-day forecasts, IFTTT support and more.
· getconnected.honeywell.com

Meld
Seattle, WA. The world’s first precision stovetop cooking system, Meld brings temperature control to the home cooktop via the Meld Knob + Clip. Kickstarter 100%+ funded.
· meldhome.com

Reemo
Minneapolis, MN. Creator of the Reemo Watch and Reemo Engine, enabling gesture based control of a connected home, without the need for cameras or proprietary sensors.
· getreemo.com

IOTAS, Inc.
Portland, OR. Designed specifically for the rental market, IOTAS' technology and services improves energy efficiency and reduces maintenance overhead. The company started with a 100-unit apartment complex for testing.
· iotashome.com

Iris by Lowe's
A customizable home automation system supported by home retailer Lowe's. The Iris Hub pairs with a smartphone app to enable the control and monitoring of Iris-compatible smart devices.
· irisbylowes.com

Eero
San Francisco, CA. Utilizing mesh networking, eero blankets a home in fast, reliable WiFi, eliminating dead zones and buffering. For developers, every eero also has OpenWrt compatibility.
· eero.com

Wink, Inc.
New York, NY. A smart home control platform that works with multiple vendors and can be controlled via smartphone. Acquired by Flex in November 2015.
· wink.com

August
San Francisco, CA. Builds products that allow people monitor and manage entry into their homes from wherever they are. Products include August Smart Lock, Doorbell Cam, Smart Keypad, August Connect. August works with AirBnB, Apple HomeKit, Nest and more.
· august.com

SeeNote
Brooklyn, NY. Produces an always on, digital sticky note that operates as a WiFi connected smart home hub.
· getseenote.com

Haiku Home
Lexington, KY. Big Ass Solutions seeks to transform the home through cutting edge technology, iconic design and effortless conservation.
· haikuhome.com

Honeywell Home
Products include thermostats, humidifiers, air cleaners, leak detectors, and light timers for the smart home. This division, separate from Honeywell Connect, sells certain products under the Lyric brand.
· yourhome.honeywell.com

Vivint, Inc.
Provo, UT. Offers home security, energy management, home automation, local cloud storage, and high-speed Internet solutions.
· vivint.com

Amazon Echo
A hands-free, cylindrical speaker that the user can control with their voice. The device acts as a smart hub, compatible with WeMo, Philips Hue, Samsung SmartThings, Wink, Insteon, Nest, and Ecobee smart home devices.
· amazon.com/echo

Notion
Denver, CO. Produces a series of multi-use, all-in-one sensors for home monitoring. Developed out of TechStars accelerator program, the product consists of sensors, a bridge, and an app. Kickstarter successfully funded.
· getnotion.com

Smart Remote
Montrouge, Fra. A single device, by Seven Hugs, for home control. Compatible with Nest, Philips Hue, Sonos and more.
· remote.sevenhugs.com

Anyware Solutions
Copenhagen, Den. Creator of the Anyware Smart Adaptor, 100%+ crowdfunded on IndieGoGo, delivering meaningful solutions for connected living.
· anyware.solutions

leakSMART
Cleveland, OH. Uses sensors to detect leaks throughout a home, and then immediately shuts off the water. The patented valve connects directly to the home's main water supply.
· getleaksmart.com

Kasia
Los Angeles, CA. Offers an integrated smart home presence system that makes a home react to occupants as they come home and move throughout the house. Kickstarter and IndieGoGo 100%+ funded.
· kasiahome.com

Cirrent
San Mateo, CA. Works to to make Internet-connected products simple and secure for mainstream consumers, via a secure Wi-Fi network set aside only for products.
· cirrent.com

Stringify
Los Gatos, CA. Creates a world of Connected Living with a Drag & Drop Flow Builder and Connection Engine. Acquired by Comcast in 2017.
· stringify.com

Silvan
Bengaluru, Ind. incorporated in 2008, Silvan provides home automation and smart control solutions across residential, hospitality & commercial sectors.
· silvan.co.in

Loxone UK
Berkshire, UK. With a central Miniserver, Loxone delivers "Autopilot Living" by taking care of mundane everyday tasks and connecting systems like HVAC, lighting, solar, and more.
· loxone.com

Netatmo
Boulogne-Billancourt, Fra. Develops hardware, embedded software, mobile and web apps for smart home applications in weather, energy and security verticals. Founded in 2011.
· netatmo.com

SWON
A small, wi-fi connected device that installs on an existing shower-head to save water & money. The creators think of it as a FitBit for water conservation.
· theswon.com

Glance Clock
Singapore. A smart clock that displays notifications designed to cut through information overload. The clock is the first product in a Glance Tech's software-hardware platform that works with digital data from IoT devices. IndieGoGo 700%+ funded.
· glanceclock.com

Brain of Things
Redwood City, CA. Offers a smart home solution that can be controlled using a smartphone as well as voice.
· brainofthings.com

Vine Smart Home
Pleasanton, CA. The U.S. brand of Xing Connected Corporation, Vine focuses on smart home products such as the Vine Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat.
· vinesmarthome.com

LockState
Denver, CO. LockState's WiFi enabled door locks and cloud platform gives property owners the ability to monitor and control door locks, thermostats, power plugs, cameras and more.
· lockstate.com

SwitchThat Home Automation
Oxford, UK. Offers a One Hub unit that plugs into a home's router and gives the end user control of smart devices with a single, simple interface.
· switch-that.com

Cielo WiGle Inc.
Redmond, WA. Manufactures programmable, auto-learning, sensor based, Wi-Fi enabled Smart HVAC Controllers, Outlets and Lights.
· cielowigle.com

CUJO Smart Firewall
El Segundo, CA. CUJO uses machine learning to secure home devices ranging from tablets and PCs, to TVs and baby monitors.
· getcujo.com

NuBryte
Sunnyvale, CA. Offers an all-in-one smart home/home automation solution with security, touch-free lights, intercom & family hub.
· nubryte.com

Illumisafe
A customizable, hidden smart safe inside a smart lamp, keeping the user connected to his/her valuables. HomeKit compatible.
· odonsafes.com

Glance Mirror
Chicago, IL. A smart-mirror that communicates to users personalized information including weather, calendar, commute times, messages and more.
· glancemirror.com

ImperiHome
Paris, Fra. Via a single and highly customizable App, users can control your smart home automation systems & connected objects.
· evertygo.com/imperihome

Flair
Berkeley, CA. Offers wireless thermostats and smart vents that create smart climate control for every room in the home. Products are the Flair Puck and Flair Smart Vent.
· flair.co