Qingping

What Qingping does

Qingping is a Beijing-based smart-home IoT company founded in 2015 that designs, manufactures, and sells environmental monitoring hardware for residential and light-commercial use. Its product portfolio spans temperature and humidity monitors (Temp & RH Monitor T, 3, Lite 3, Pro S, Multi-Role Monitor Pro, Wall Socket Thermometer), air quality monitors (Air Monitor 2, Air Monitor Lite, CO2 & Temp & RH Monitor, Indoor Environment Monitor) tracking PM2.5, PM10, CO2, noise, and light, plus contact and motion sensors, Bluetooth clocks, a Bluetooth gateway, and a Lee Guitars sub-brand thermo-hygrometer for instrument care. Devices use Swiss-made precision sensors, E-ink displays, and a broad connectivity stack (Bluetooth, Thread, Wi-Fi, NB-IoT, LoRa), and integrate natively with Apple HomeKit (via Thread) and Xiaomi's Mi Home, with management through the Qingping Home App and a separate Qingping IoT platform for enterprise users.

The business model is hardware-led: Qingping sells consumer devices through its DTC shop (shop.qingping.co), Amazon US/EU official storefronts, AliExpress, and Tmall for the China market, while pursuing bulk and enterprise orders via direct inquiry ([email protected]) for the Pro S and Multi-Role Pro lines. Pricing is published for consumer SKUs through marketplaces and quote-based for bulk buyers under multi-year contracts. The company employs 101–250 people and was co-founded by Bin Du (founder and manager) and Yang Jiang (founder and executive director). Capitalization has been thin: only one disclosed funding round, a ~$452,605 seed in August 2016 led by Dingxiang Capital, Shunwei Capital, and Xiaomi, suggesting sustained operation has been largely self-funded.

Qingping targets horizontal consumer segments — smart home enthusiasts using Apple HomeKit or Mi Home, Apple Home users needing HomeKit-compatible environmental sensors, and health-conscious consumers tracking indoor air quality — as well as a smaller enterprise/IoT segment served by NB-IoT/LoRa-enabled monitors and the Qingping Developer Platform for third-party device customization. Distribution is global with documented operations in China, the United States, and Germany.

Name

Qingping

Legal name

Qingping

Website

https://qingping.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Qingping is a Beijing-based smart-home IoT company that designs and sells environmental monitoring devices — temperature, humidity, and air quality sensors — for consumers and light-commercial buyers, with native Apple HomeKit and Mi Home integration, distributed globally via Amazon, Tmall, and direct online channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Device Sales: Qingping generates revenue primarily through the sale of smart home monitoring devices including thermometers, hygrometers, air monitors, and sensors. Devices are sold through direct online storefront, marketplace resellers, and enterprise inquiry channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Qingping designs, manufactures, and sells smart home environmental monitoring hardware devices, including temperature and humidity monitors, air quality monitors, and various sensors. Products feature E-ink displays, Swiss-made precision sensors, and integrate with major smart home ecosystems including Apple HomeKit (via Thread) and Mi Home. The company also provides a mobile app, an IoT platform, and a developer platform for customization.

Product overview

Qingping is a smart home IoT company offering a comprehensive ecosystem of environmental monitoring devices. The product portfolio centers on temperature and humidity monitors, air quality monitors, and sensors. Key products include the Temp & RH Monitor series (including T, 3, Lite 3, Pro S, and Multi-Role Pro variants), Air Monitor series (Air Monitor 2, Air Monitor Lite, CO₂ & Temp & RH Monitor, and Indoor Environment Monitor), Bluetooth clocks (Alarm Clock and Clock), contact and motion sensors, and a Bluetooth Gateway. The ecosystem is supported by the Qingping Home app for device management and data insights, the Qingping IoT platform for team management and data collection, and a Developer Platform for customization. Products integrate with Apple HomeKit/Apple Home (via Thread) and Mi Home ecosystems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LEE GUITARS: A sub-brand focused on guitar-specific thermo-hygrometers with built-in magnets, designed to help guitarists monitor and maintain proper humidity levels for their instruments.

Products and services

• Qingping Temp & RH Monitor T Temperature and relative humidity monitor with Swiss-made sensor for accurate climate measurement, targeted at smart home users.
• Qingping Temp & RH Monitor 3 Temperature and humidity monitoring device with E-ink display and multiple placing options, works with Mi Home, for smart home climate control.
• Qingping Temp & RH Monitor Lite 3 Compact temperature and humidity monitor with 3 placing options, Mi Home integration, and 30 days of historical data storage for smart home users.
• Qingping Temp & RH Barometer Pro S Professional barometer with Wi-Fi/NB-IoT/LoRa connectivity, rechargeable lithium battery, and long standby time for advanced climate and barometric monitoring.
• Qingping Multi-Role Monitor Pro Advanced multi-role monitor with temperature and humidity monitoring, multiple external probe support, and Wi-Fi/NB-IoT/LoRa connectivity for enterprise or industrial deployments.
• Qingping Wall Socket Thermometer Temperature monitor designed to fit into wall sockets for discrete climate monitoring in living spaces.
• LEE GUITARS Thermo-Hygrometer Specialized thermo-hygrometer with built-in magnets for guitar maintenance, featuring E-ink display and automatic historical data recording, targeted at guitarists and instrument collectors.
• Qingping Bluetooth Alarm Clock Button-less design Bluetooth alarm clock with temperature and humidity monitoring, soft backlight, and 16 alarms for bedroom or desk use.
• Qingping Bluetooth Clock Bluetooth-enabled clock for time display with smart connectivity features.
• Qingping Air Monitor 2 Advanced air quality monitor tracking PM2.5, PM10, Noise, CO2, eTVOC, Temperature, and RH with HD touchscreen and replaceable PM sensor, for comprehensive indoor air monitoring.
• Qingping Air Monitor Lite Smart home air quality monitoring device tracking PM2.5, PM10, CO2, Temperature, and RH with touch bar, USB-C charging, rechargeable battery, retro design aesthetic, and integration with Apple Home and Mi Home.
• Qingping CO2 & Temp & RH Monitor Air quality monitor combining CO2 measurement with temperature and humidity tracking, featuring high-precision sensors, long battery life, and Wi-Fi/NB-IoT/LoRa connectivity.
• Qingping Indoor Environment Monitor Comprehensive indoor environment monitoring device tracking 7 metrics: PM2.5, PM10, CO2, Noise, Light Level, Temperature, and RH, with wall-mounted design and multiple power supply options.
• Qingping Door/Window Contact Sensor Contact sensor for monitoring door and window opening/closing with Bluetooth 5.0 and automation capabilities, for smart home security use.
• Qingping Motion & Light Sensor Sensor for sensitive motion detection and precise light measurement with automation features, for smart home automation triggers.
• Qingping Bluetooth Gateway Gateway device that connects Mi Bluetooth devices to the internet, enables remote access, and supports automation across the Qingping ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 days historical data storage on Lite devices

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Apple HomeKitcoreTechnology or IntegrationQingping devices integrate with Apple HomeKit for smart home automation, allowing users to monitor temperature, humidity, CO2, and air quality through the Apple Home app using HomePod mini or Apple TV as the home hub.
• Mi HomecoreTechnology or IntegrationQingping temperature and humidity monitors and air quality devices work with Mi Home ecosystem, enabling integration with Xiaomi smart home devices and Mi Home automations.
• Lee GuitarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQingping collaborated with Lee Guitars to develop a specialized thermo-hygrometer with built-in magnets for guitar humidity control, featuring E-ink display and automatic historical data recording.
• Thread (Internet Protocol)coreTechnology or IntegrationQingping digital thermometer and other devices support Thread protocol for enhanced Apple Home integration, providing reliable low-power mesh networking for smart home connectivity.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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