Gentex Unites the Connected Car and the Smart Home with the Next Generation of HomeLink
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) has announced the launch of its next-generation HomeLink car-to-home automation system at CES 2025. The updated system marks HomeLink's 30th anniversary, with an estimated 110 million equipped vehicles currently on the road.
The new version introduces significant upgrades including compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, integration with smart home products from major brands like Amazon and Samsung Smart Things, and Wi-Fi-connected garage door operation via smartphone or vehicle-integrated apps.
The system combines radio frequency (RF) technology for entry devices, Long-Range Bluetooth for global compatibility, and cloud-based API integration for smart home devices. A new HomeLink app will provide programming instructions, device compatibility updates, and remote garage door activation through partnerships with manufacturers like Genie.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) ha annunciato il lancio del suo sistema di automazione car-to-home di nuova generazione HomeLink al CES 2025. Il sistema aggiornato segna il 30° anniversario di HomeLink, con circa 110 milioni di veicoli attualmente equipaggiati in circolazione.
La nuova versione introduce aggiornamenti significativi, tra cui compatibilità con Apple CarPlay e Android Auto, integrazione con prodotti per la smart home di marchi importanti come Amazon e Samsung Smart Things, e operazione della porta del garage tramite Wi-Fi attraverso smartphone o app integrate nel veicolo.
Il sistema combina la tecnologia a radiofrequenza (RF) per dispositivi di accesso, Bluetooth a lungo raggio per compatibilità globale e integrazione API basata su cloud per dispositivi smart home. Una nuova app HomeLink fornirà istruzioni di programmazione, aggiornamenti sulla compatibilità dei dispositivi e attivazione remota della porta del garage grazie a partenariati con produttori come Genie.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) ha anunciado el lanzamiento de su sistema de automatización car-to-home de nueva generación HomeLink en CES 2025. El sistema actualizado marca el 30 aniversario de HomeLink, con aproximadamente 110 millones de vehículos equipados actualmente en la carretera.
La nueva versión introduce actualizaciones significativas que incluyen compatibilidad con Apple CarPlay y Android Auto, integración con productos de hogares inteligentes de marcas reconocidas como Amazon y Samsung Smart Things, y operación de puertas de garaje conectadas por Wi-Fi a través de aplicaciones para smartphones o integradas en el vehículo.
El sistema combina la tecnología de radiofrecuencia (RF) para dispositivos de entrada, Bluetooth de largo alcance para compatibilidad global, e integración de API en la nube para dispositivos de hogar inteligente. Una nueva aplicación HomeLink proporcionará instrucciones de programación, actualizaciones sobre la compatibilidad de dispositivos y activación remota de la puerta del garaje a través de asociaciones con fabricantes como Genie.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX)가 CES 2025에서 차에서 집으로의 자동화 시스템인 HomeLink의 차세대 제품을 출시한다고 발표했습니다. 업데이트된 시스템은 HomeLink의 30주년을 기념하며, 현재 도로에 약 1억 1천만 대의 장착된 차량이 있습니다.
새로운 버전은 Apple CarPlay 및 Android Auto와의 호환성, Amazon 및 Samsung Smart Things와 같은 주요 브랜드의 스마트 홈 제품과의 통합, 스마트폰 또는 차량 통합 앱을 통한 Wi-Fi 연결 차고 문 조작 등 중요한 업그레이드를 도입합니다.
이 시스템은 출입 장치용 radio frequency (RF) 기술, 전 세계 호환성을 위한 Long-Range Bluetooth, 스마트 홈 장치용 클라우드 기반 API 통합을 결합합니다. 새로워진 HomeLink 앱은 프로그래밍 지침, 장치 호환성 업데이트, Genie와 같은 제조업체와의 파트너십을 통해 차고 문 원격 활성화를 제공합니다.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) a annoncé le lancement de son système d'automatisation car-to-home HomeLink de nouvelle génération au CES 2025. Le système mis à jour célèbre le 30e anniversaire de HomeLink, avec environ 110 millions de véhicules actuellement équipés sur la route.
La nouvelle version introduit des améliorations significatives, notamment la compatibilité avec Apple CarPlay et Android Auto, l'intégration de produits de maison intelligente de grandes marques comme Amazon et Samsung Smart Things, et le contrôle des portes de garage par Wi-Fi via des applications pour smartphone ou intégrées au véhicule.
Le système combine la technologie de fréquence radio (RF) pour les dispositifs d'entrée, le Bluetooth longue portée pour une compatibilité mondiale, et l'intégration d'API basée sur le cloud pour les dispositifs de maison intelligente. Une nouvelle application HomeLink fournira des instructions de programmation, des mises à jour de compatibilité des dispositifs, et l'activation à distance des portes de garage grâce à des partenariats avec des fabricants tels que Genie.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) hat die Einführung seines nächsten Generation des HomeLink Car-to-Home-Automatisierungssystems auf der CES 2025 angekündigt. Das aktualisierte System feiert das 30-jährige Bestehen von HomeLink, mit geschätzten 110 Millionen ausgestatteten Fahrzeugen, die derzeit auf den Straßen unterwegs sind.
Die neue Version bringt erhebliche Verbesserungen mit sich, darunter Kompatibilität mit Apple CarPlay und Android Auto, Integration mit Smart-Home-Produkten von großen Marken wie Amazon und Samsung Smart Things sowie Wi-Fi-unterstützte Garagentorsteuerung über Smartphones oder fahrzeugintegrierte Apps.
Das System kombiniert Funkfrequenztechnologie (RF) für Zugangssysteme, Long-Range Bluetooth für globale Kompatibilität und cloudbasierte API-Integration für Smart-Home-Geräte. Eine neue HomeLink-App wird Programmieranleitungen, Kompatibilitätsupdates für Geräte und die Fernsteuerung des Garagentors durch Partnerschaften mit Herstellern wie Genie bereitstellen.
- Expansion of HomeLink functionality to include major smart home platforms (Amazon, Samsung)
- Large existing market presence with 110 million HomeLink-equipped vehicles
- New revenue opportunities through HomeLink Smart Home Solutions program
- Enhanced product offering with multi-platform compatibility (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto)
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The evolution of HomeLink represents a strategic pivot in automotive connectivity, bridging a critical gap in the smart home ecosystem. The integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, combined with support for major smart home platforms like Amazon and Samsung SmartThings, positions Gentex to capture a larger share of the growing connected car market. The dual approach of using RF for critical functions while embracing cloud API integration shows technical maturity in addressing both security and convenience.
The system's backward compatibility, coupled with 110 million existing HomeLink-equipped vehicles, creates a substantial installed base for future monetization. The new smartphone app and potential for integration into automaker apps opens additional revenue streams through software services. The multi-protocol approach (RF, Long-Range Bluetooth, cloud APIs) creates a robust technical moat, making it harder for competitors to replicate the full feature set.
The expansion into HomeLink Smart Home Solutions for property management represents a strategic diversification beyond automotive, potentially opening new B2B revenue channels. This positions Gentex to benefit from both automotive and smart home market growth trajectories.
The timing of this announcement ahead of CES 2025 is strategically significant for Gentex's market positioning. With a market cap of
The partnership strategy with established brands like Amazon and Samsung reduces market entry barriers and leverages existing consumer trust. The professional installation service model through HomeLink Smart Home Solutions could generate higher margins compared to traditional hardware sales. This move aligns with the broader industry trend toward integrated mobility solutions and could help Gentex command premium pricing in its core automotive business.
ZEELAND, Mich., Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) announced today that it will unveil the newest version of its HomeLink car-to-home automation system next week at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The latest HomeLink will be compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, operate a broad range of smart home products from leading brands such as Amazon and Samsung Smart Things, and allow users to operate certain Wi-Fi-connected garage doors via smartphone or vehicle-integrated app.
Gentex is a technology company and long-time supplier of electro-optical products for the global automotive, aerospace, fire protection and medical industries. The company is best known for automotive electronics, but continues to grow its capabilities in vision systems, sensing, AI development, biometrics, home automation, and more.
HomeLink, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is the auto industry’s original and most trusted car-to-home automation system, with an estimated 110 million HomeLink-equipped vehicles on the road today. HomeLink allows users to program in-vehicle buttons to activate garage doors, estate gates, and a myriad of smart home devices.
“We want to ensure that HomeLink remains the most comprehensive and versatile car-to-home automation system available,” said Gentex Chief Operations Officer and Chief Technology Officer Neil Boehm. “By ensuring compatibility with leading smart home brands, it allows HomeLink to operate an ever-increasing number of devices, making it more and more useful over time.”
The next-gen HomeLink utilizes multiple methods to activate smart home devices. It incorporates radio frequency (RF) to control entry-critical devices such as garage doors and gates, Long-Range Bluetooth to ensure global compatibility and support device updates, and cloud-based API integration for smart home devices.
HomeLink can now operate devices from leading smart home manufacturers, including Amazon and Samsung, allowing users to activate individual smart home devices or entire scenes via a HomeLink button press. In addition, the system will be compatible with Apple Car Play and Android Auto.
To help setup and manage next-gen HomeLink, Gentex has developed an all-new HomeLink app that provides step-by-step programming instructions, supports device compatibility updates, facilitates the control of Amazon and Samsung smart home devices, enables Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and allows the remote activation of garage doors. Elements of the HomeLink app can also be integrated into automaker vehicle apps and infotainment systems.
“RF is the best way to ensure activation of entry-critical devices like garage doors and gates, but there is also a growing desire to open garage doors remotely from a smartphone app,” said Boehm. “Through partnerships with garage door operator manufacturers like Genie, we can provide automakers with app-based solutions that allow HomeLink to control garage doors from the vehicle or user’s smartphone.”
Gentex also recently launched a program called HomeLink Smart Home Solutions, which provides homeowners, builders and commercial property managers with curated, professionally installed and monitored smart home systems. The systems can include a broad range of devices, such as smart locks, lighting, thermostats, security cameras, intrusion sensors – even options for solar power and EV charging.
Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is a technology company that leverages its core competencies, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and ongoing research to create market-leading positions in a variety of verticals. You can view some of the Company’s latest technology at www.gentex.com.
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