Universal Electronics Announces Collaboration With Somfy for the Design of a Range of New Somfy Products
Universal Electronics (UEIC) has announced a strategic collaboration with Somfy, a leader in window and door automation, to develop innovative wireless remote control and sensor products. The partnership introduces two main product lines: the Ysia® Zigbee range of remote controls for motorized interior window coverings, and the Sunteis io sensor for thermal comfort optimization.
The Ysia® remote controls feature multiple models with push button, wheel, and rocker keys, offering LED feedback, a MY button for saving positions, and wall bracket options. The Sunteis io sensor measures outdoor temperature and sun radiation to manage solar energy efficiency, powered by a PV cell with backup battery.
The collaboration aims to enhance comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency in smart home automation while maintaining sustainability standards. The products have already received two design awards in 2024.
Universal Electronics (UEIC) ha annunciato una collaborazione strategica con Somfy, un leader nell'automazione di finestre e porte, per sviluppare prodotti innovativi di controllo remoto e sensori wireless. La partnership introduce due linee principali di prodotti: la gamma di telecomandi Ysia® Zigbee per tende interne motorizzate e il senso Sunteis io per l'ottimizzazione del comfort termico.
I telecomandi Ysia® presentano più modelli con pulsanti, rotelle e chiavi a bilanciere, offrendo feedback LED, un tasto MY per salvare posizioni e opzioni di montaggio a parete. Il sensore Sunteis io misura la temperatura esterna e la radiazione solare per gestire l'efficienza energetica solare, alimentato da una cella PV con batteria di riserva.
La collaborazione mira a migliorare il comfort, la comodità e l'efficienza energetica nell'automazione delle abitazioni intelligenti, mantenendo al contempo standard di sostenibilità. I prodotti hanno già ricevuto due premi di design nel 2024.
Universal Electronics (UEIC) ha anunciado una colaboración estratégica con Somfy, un líder en la automatización de ventanas y puertas, para desarrollar productos innovadores de control remoto y sensores inalámbricos. La asociación presenta dos líneas principales de productos: la gama Ysia® Zigbee de controles remotos para cubiertas motorizadas de ventanas interiores, y el sensor Sunteis io para la optimización del confort térmico.
Los controles remotos Ysia® cuentan con varios modelos con botones, ruedas y teclas de balancín, ofreciendo retroalimentación LED, un botón MY para guardar posiciones y opciones de soporte de pared. El sensor Sunteis io mide la temperatura exterior y la radiación solar para gestionar la eficiencia energética solar, alimentado por una celda PV con batería de respaldo.
La colaboración tiene como objetivo mejorar el confort, la conveniencia y la eficiencia energética en la automatización del hogar inteligente, al tiempo que se mantienen los estándares de sostenibilidad. Los productos ya han recibido dos premios de diseño en 2024.
유니버설 일렉트로닉스 (UEIC)는 창문 및 문 자동화 분야의 선두주자인 솜피 (Somfy)와 전략적 협력을 발표했습니다. 이 협력은 혁신적인 무선 리모컨 및 센서 제품의 개발을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 파트너십은 두 가지 주요 제품 라인을 소개합니다: 모터 구동 내부 창 커버를 위한 Ysia® Zigbee 리모컨 라인과 열 편안함 최적화를 위한 Sunteis io 센서입니다.
Ysia® 리모컨은 여러 모델을 포함하고 있으며, 버튼, 휠 및 록커 키를 제공하고 LED 피드백, 위치 저장을 위한 MY 버튼, 벽 부착 옵션이 있습니다. Sunteis io 센서는 외부 온도와 태양 복사를 측정하여 태양 에너지 효율성을 관리하며, PV 셀과 백업 배터리로 전원을 공급받습니다.
이번 협력은 스마트 홈 자동화에서 편안함, 편리함 및 에너지 효율성을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하며, 지속 가능성 기준을 유지합니다. 이 제품들은 2024년에 이미 두 개의 디자인 어워드를 수상했습니다.
Universal Electronics (UEIC) a annoncé une collaboration stratégique avec Somfy, un leader dans l'automatisation des fenêtres et des portes, pour développer des produits innovants de télécommande sans fil et des capteurs. Ce partenariat introduit deux principales gammes de produits : la gamme de télécommandes Ysia® Zigbee pour les stores intérieurs motorisés et le capteur Sunteis io pour l'optimisation du confort thermique.
Les télécommandes Ysia® proposent plusieurs modèles avec boutons poussoirs, roues et touches basculantes, offrant un retour d'information LED, un bouton MY pour enregistrer les positions et des options de support mural. Le capteur Sunteis io mesure la température extérieure et le rayonnement solaire pour gérer l'efficacité énergétique solaire, alimenté par une cellule photovoltaïque avec batterie de secours.
Cette collaboration vise à améliorer le confort, la commodité et l'efficacité énergétique dans l'automatisation des maisons connectées, tout en respectant les normes de durabilité. Les produits ont déjà reçu deux prix de design en 2024.
Universal Electronics (UEIC) hat eine strategische Zusammenarbeit mit Somfy angekündigt, einem führenden Unternehmen in der Automatisierung von Fenstern und Türen, um innovative Produkte für drahtlose Fernbedienungen und Sensoren zu entwickeln. Die Partnerschaft führt zwei Hauptproduktlinien ein: die Ysia® Zigbee-Reihe von Fernbedienungen für motorisierte Innenfensterabdeckungen und den Sunteis io-Sensor zur Optimierung des thermischen Komforts.
Die Ysia®-Fernbedienungen bieten mehrere Modelle mit Tasten, Rädern und Kipptasten, die LED-Feedback, eine MY-Taste zum Speichern von Positionen und Wandhalterungsoptionen bieten. Der Sunteis io-Sensor misst die Außentemperatur und die Sonnenstrahlung zur Verwaltung der Effizienz solarer Energie und wird von einer PV-Zelle mit Backup-Batterie betrieben.
Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, Komfort, Bequemlichkeit und Energieeffizienz in der Smart-Home-Automatisierung zu verbessern und gleichzeitig Nachhaltigkeitsstandards zu wahren. Die Produkte haben bereits zwei Designpreise im Jahr 2024 erhalten.
- Strategic partnership with industry leader Somfy expands UEIC's market presence
- New product lines already received two design awards in 2024
- Products align with growing smart home and energy efficiency markets
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Insights
This strategic collaboration between UEI and Somfy marks a significant expansion in the smart home automation sector, which is projected to grow substantially over the next decade. The partnership leverages UEI's expertise in wireless control technology and Somfy's market leadership in window automation, creating potential synergies in product development and market reach.
The introduced product lines address two critical market demands: 1) The Ysia® Zigbee remote controls target the growing need for intuitive, user-friendly smart home controls, particularly important as smart home adoption accelerates among mainstream consumers. 2) The Sunteis io sensor positions the company in the energy efficiency segment, aligning with increasing consumer focus on sustainability and rising energy costs.
From an investor perspective, this collaboration offers several potential benefits:
- Market Expansion: Access to Somfy's established distribution channels and customer base in the window automation market
- Revenue Diversification: Entry into the high-growth smart home energy management segment
- Technology Leadership: Enhanced competitive position through combined IP and R&D capabilities
- Cost Efficiencies: Shared development costs and potential economies of scale in manufacturing
However, investors should consider certain risks:
- Integration Challenges: Potential complications in product development and manufacturing coordination
- Market Competition: Increasing competition from both established players and new entrants in the smart home sector
- Technology Adoption: Possible barriers to consumer adoption of smart home automation products
While the collaboration demonstrates strategic vision, the revenue impact will likely be gradual, depending on market adoption rates and successful product rollout execution. The partnership's success will be measured by market penetration, product reliability and the ability to capture share in the growing smart home automation market.
Somfy Ysia Patio Remote Controls (Photo: Business Wire)
Ysia® Remote Controls
Ysia® Zigbee range of remote controls has been designed to control motorized interior window coverings, such as blinds and curtains. These remotes come in various models, including push button, wheel, and rocker keys, allowing users to control one or multiple devices effortlessly. The Ysia® remotes feature a clean white design, a MY button for saving favorite positions, LED feedback for visual confirmation, and an optional wall bracket for convenient storage.
Sunteis io Sensor
The Sunteis io sensor is a cutting-edge device designed to optimize the thermal comfort of dwellings by managing solar energy through windows. This sensor measures outside temperature and sun radiation to adjust interior temperature and brightness, ensuring energy efficiency. It operates using the io-homecontrol communication protocol and is powered by a PV cell with a backup lithium battery.
Benefits of These Products:
- Enhanced Comfort and Convenience: Ysia® Zigbee range provides a simple and intuitive way to operate Somfy-powered Zigbee window coverings and smart plugs. Users can control individual or grouped motorized products, save favorite positions with the MY button, and receive visual feedback through LED indicators.
- Energy Efficiency: Sunteis io sensor helps reduce energy consumption by optimizing the thermal comfort of dwellings. It adjusts interior temperature and brightness based on outside conditions, maximizing natural heating in winter and cooling in summer.
- Sustainability: Both Ysia® Zigbee range and the Sunteis io sensor are designed with sustainability in mind. The Sunteis sensor is powered by a PV cell with a backup lithium battery and complies with Somfy's "Act for Green" requirements.
"We are excited to partner with Somfy to bring these innovative products to market," said Paul Arling, Chairman/CEO at Universal Electronics Inc. "This collaboration aligns with our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions to our customers."
“Universal Electronics Inc. brings us its expertise in smart control development and industrialization as well as being a step ahead in terms of observed quality, enabling us to win two design Awards with these new products in 2024”, said Frédéric Bernard, Group purchasing commodities Director.
Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is the global leader in universal wireless control solutions for the home. The company brings to life millions of innovative control products each year that focus on a user-centric approach to designing and creating solutions and applications that simplify user interaction with highly complex technologies in the home and removing interoperability challenges as a roadblock for user adoption, with a privacy first and secure by design approach to today’s smart devices.
About Somfy:
For more than 50 years, Somfy has been driving durable positive motion as a pioneer in window and door automation. Developed with comfort, ease of use, security, and sustainability in mind, our seamless and connected solutions are designed to help people make the move to living spaces impactful for humans and with a reduced impact on nature.
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Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe-Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words and expressions reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the timely development, delivery, technical performance, and market acceptance of products and technologies identified in this release; the purchasing by Somfy of the Ysia and Sunteis family of products identified in this release in the quantities anticipated by management; the continued penetration and growth of the Somfy products and consumer technologies identified in this release; and other factors described in UEI’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual results that UEI achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statement due to such risks and uncertainties. UEI undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.
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