Loxone
Loxone is an Austria-headquartered building automation company that sells an all-in-one Miniserver-based platform integrating lighting, climate, shading, audio, security, and energy management, distributed globally through a tiered certified partner channel serving residential, commercial, hospitality, and chain customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersReading, United Kingdom
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Loxone does
Loxone (LOXONE Electronics GmbH) is a privately held smart home and building automation company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Kollerschlag, Austria, with a US subsidiary in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania. The company sells an all-in-one building automation platform centered on the Miniserver — a compact hardware controller that orchestrates lighting, climate, shading, audio, security, and energy management functions via proprietary Tree, Air, and Link wiring and wireless technologies. Configuration is performed by certified partners using Loxone Config software, with end-user control delivered through the Loxone App and Exosphere building management software; the system operates locally without mandatory cloud or internet connectivity, emphasizing privacy and resilience.
The company's revenue model is anchored on hardware sales through a four-tier certified partner channel (Registered, Silver, Gold, Platinum), supplemented by partner training and certification revenue (€675-€1,200 per course), welcome packages ($975-$3,499), and direct e-commerce via the Loxone Webshop. Customer segments span residential homeowners, luxury and production home builders (Canyon Creek Homes, DuVive, XOJAY, Geometrica), commercial chains and franchises (McDonald's, SPAR, Carnegie Diner), hospitality operators (Gutshof), smart offices, apartments/MDUs, prefab builders, and ambient assisted living facilities. With 40,000+ smart homes installed across at least nine countries and 251-500 employees, Loxone also runs dedicated Builder, Franchise, Educational Institution, and Partner Showroom programs to deepen channel reach.
Notable recent strategic actions include the February 2026 acquisition of KISKA Design's remaining stake from KTM AG, an active 2026 product launch cadence (Wireless Speaker, Config & App 17, Exosphere enhancements, AC Control Air for Panasonic), and continued standardization of McDonald's deployments across multiple European countries. Loxone's competitive position rests on vertical integration of hardware, proprietary protocols, and software; deep partner channel economics; and the switching costs inherent in customized, locally orchestrated automation systems. The company has not disclosed external funding rounds and appears to be founder/management controlled.
Loxone firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Loxone
- Legal name
- LOXONE Electronics GmbH
- Website
- https://loxone.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Loxone is an Austria-headquartered building automation company that sells an all-in-one Miniserver-based platform integrating lighting, climate, shading, audio, security, and energy management, distributed globally through a tiered certified partner channel serving residential, commercial, hospitality, and chain customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Loxone industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Automation Systems
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls) (IMAIABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- HVAC Controls, Thermostats & Building Automation Installation (HSAOAGAJ), Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration (HSAOANAD), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Smart Building Interoperability & Protocol Services (BACnet/Modbus/KNX Gateways) (BPABAGAM)
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Where Loxone is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Reading
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Loxone business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Products: Loxone sells a comprehensive range of hardware products including the Miniserver (central controller), Touch Pure / Touch Pure Flex controls, Intercom, NFC Code Touch, Audioserver, Speakers (Install, Satellite, Wireless, WALL), lighting dimmers and RGBW controllers, shading/motor controllers, valve actuators, presence sensors, climate sensors, Door Lock Air, and energy management devices including EV chargers and Wallbox integrations. Products are sold through an e-commerce webshop and via the certified partner network.
- Partner Training & Certification: Loxone generates revenue from training courses and certification programs for partners. Training formats include Campus Training (on-site at LOXONE Campus, €675 for 4 days), Online Training (€900 for 5-day hybrid course), and Bootcamp (3-week extensive training). Welcome Packages combining Demo Cases with training are sold at special prices ($1,199-$3,499).
- Partner Discounts and Tiered Pricing: Loxone operates a tiered partner program (Registered, Silver, Gold, Platinum) with progressive discount levels on products (10% to 27%). Higher tiers unlock deeper discounts, prioritized support, personal Partner Coach access, free/discounted training, showroom discounts, and event invitations. These discounts drive partner loyalty and volume purchases.
- Software Licensing (Loxone Config & App): Loxone Config (planning/configuration software) and Loxone App are provided free with product purchases. No standalone software licensing revenue is described, but these tools drive hardware sales and reduce total cost of ownership for the integrated platform.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Demo Case only — entry-level product exploration without certified partnership benefits |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Demo Case & Foundation Training — fastest path to certified LOXONE Partner |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Demo Case & Bootcamp — most comprehensive package for ambitious partners |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Campus Training — in-person training at LOXONE Campus |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Online Training — hybrid online training with live sessions and self-study |
| Hybrid | Pay-as-you-go | Personal Use Project discount — for partner's own home or office |
| Subscription | Annual | Registered Partner — entry-level tier with basic benefits |
| Subscription | Annual | Silver Partner — certified expert tier |
| Subscription | Annual | Gold Partner — preferred automation solution tier |
| Subscription | Annual | Platinum Partner — highest tier with maximum exclusivity |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Demo Case & Campus Training bundle — special offer |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Demo Case & Online Training bundle — special offer |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels11 records
Loxone product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Loxone manufactures and sells an all-in-one building automation platform centered on the proprietary Miniserver, which serves as the central controller for lighting, climate, shading, audio, security, access, and energy management in homes and commercial buildings. The system is supported by Loxone Config (planning software) and the Loxone App (control interface), with proprietary Tree, Air, and Link wiring/wireless technologies connecting peripheral devices. The platform is delivered primarily through a global certified partner network of electricians, installers, MEPs, architects, and builders, supplemented by a direct-to-customer webshop and LOXONE Campus training programs.
Product overview
Loxone is a building automation company offering an all-in-one platform for smart home and commercial building control. The ecosystem is built around the Miniserver as the central hardware controller, supported by Loxone Config (planning/configuration software) and the Loxone App (user interface). The product portfolio includes: Audio solutions (Audio Server, Master Client technology, Wireless Speaker, Install Speaker, Satellite Speaker, WALL Speaker); Control elements (Touch Pure, Touch Pure Flex, Remote Air); Energy Management (including Wallbox for EV charging); Climate/HVAC (Zoned HVAC, Mini Split Automation, Ventilation); Lighting Control; Access Control (Intercom, Door Lock Air, NFC Code Touch); Security (burglary, fire, water protection); Automatic Shading; and Irrigation. The system also includes Exosphere for building management analytics. Loxone serves residential (smart homes, retrofits), commercial (offices, hospitality, apartments/MDUs, chains/franchises, healthcare/ambient assisted living), and educational sectors through a certified partner network with training programs at the LOXONE Campus.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Miniserver The central hardware controller (brain) of the Loxone system that manages all automation functions for lighting, climate, shading, audio, security, and energy without requiring Wi-Fi or cloud connectivity. Sold as the core hardware unit to certified partners and direct customers.
- Loxone Config Planning and configuration software for designing and programming Loxone automation systems, used by certified partners for project implementation and commissioning.
- Loxone App Mobile and desktop application for end users to control and monitor Loxone smart home and building automation functions from any device.
- Exosphere Building management and analytics platform for monitoring and managing multiple Loxone installations, providing improved analysis features and centralized multi-location oversight for commercial and residential projects.
- Audioserver Multi-room audio system enabling sound distribution throughout buildings with Master Client technology, integrating speakers for whole-home or commercial audio.
- Wireless Speaker Wireless audio speaker delivering full sound without wiring, designed as part of the Loxone Audioserver ecosystem.
- Install Speaker Installed speaker system for commercial and residential audio integration within the Loxone audio ecosystem.
- Satellite Speaker Compact speaker for distributed audio installation within the Loxone multi-room audio ecosystem.
- WALL Speaker Wall-mounted speaker designed for the Loxone multi-room audio system.
- Touch Pure Wall-mounted touch control interface for controlling lighting, climate, shading, and other Loxone automation functions.
- Touch Pure Flex Flexible touch control element with enhanced customization options for operating Loxone automation functions.
- Energy Management System Integrated energy monitoring and control product line including photovoltaic system integration, Wallbox EV charging, and whole-home energy optimization.
- Room Climate / HVAC Control Intelligent climate control product line including zoned HVAC automation, mini split air conditioning integration, ventilation control, and Title 24 HVAC compliance solutions.
- Lighting Control Intelligent lighting automation product line with RGBW dimmers, presence detection, mood creation, and Title 24 lighting compliance.
- Access Control Smart access control product line including the Intercom video door station, NFC Code Touch (NFC and PIN entry), and Door Lock Air for keyless building access.
- Security System Comprehensive building security product line including burglary protection, fire and smoke detection, water leak detection, presence simulation, and panic button functionality.
- Automatic Shading Smart blind and shading control product line with automatic sun tracking, privacy protection, and energy optimization.
- Automatic Irrigation Automatic garden and watering automation product for landscape irrigation control integrated with the Loxone platform.
- Retrofit Solutions Smart home automation product solutions designed for existing buildings without requiring extensive rewiring, leveraging Air wireless technology.
- Partner Training & Certification Program Paid training and certification programs for certified Loxone Partners, delivered on-site at LOXONE Campus (4-day Campus Training at €675, 5-day Online Training at €900, 3-week Bootcamp), culminating in Certified LOXONE Partner status.
- Digital Experience Tour Virtual showhome tour application that demonstrates Loxone features and products as a free sales and education tool for prospects and partners.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 50% energy cost savings for homeowners compared to traditional buildings
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Loxone
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments13 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Loxone technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature17 records
Loxone partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- KISKA DesignminorLoxone GmbH purchased KTM's remaining stake in KISKA Design, a design studio that previously partnered with KTM for motorcycle design for three decades. This transaction was part of KTM's internal restructuring under parent company Bajaj Auto International Holdings AG. The KISKA partnership is a business acquisition/investment context rather than a product or GTM partnership for Loxone's core smart home business.
- Floydcom s.r.o.minorLoxone certified partner that implemented the Loxone building automation system for McDonald's Bratislava location. Responsible for installation and commissioning of the BMS system controlling lighting, climate, security, audio, shading, irrigation, and fire protection.
- Optimal System SolutionsminorLoxone certified partner that installed Loxone automation for Carnegie Diner in Secaucus, NJ. Implemented energy management, temperature control, fridge/freezer monitoring, and automatic lighting systems for the restaurant.
- ProgeticminorLoxone Gold Partner that implemented the Passive House Girona project, a passive solar house in Spain achieving net-zero energy through Loxone integration with ventilation, AC, DHW, solar panels, and automated blinds.
- Design Home EntertainmentminorLoxone partner that installed the automation system for Home #17 (Geometrica) at the 2023 St. George Area Parade of Homes in Utah. Installed Loxone with ColorBeam lighting, DMX extension, climate, shading, audio, and pool/theater automation.
- InHome Genius (Canyon Creek Homes partner)minorLoxone Platinum Partner that configured and installed the Loxone Smart Home System for Canyon Creek Homes' Smart Texas Townhomes project in Dallas (Trinity Groves).
- Canyon Creek HomesminorTexas-based home developer that integrated Loxone automation into their townhome projects as a key differentiating feature. Uses Loxone Platinum Partner InHome Genius for installations. Cited as needing Loxone to stand out in a competitive market and drive faster home sales.
- DuViveminorLuxury custom home builder (Marc Duvivier) that uses Loxone across builds to meet high buyer standards. Positions Loxone as a key quality feature for discerning buyers.
- McDonald's (Global)coreMcDonald's has standardized on Loxone automation across multiple locations including Switzerland, Spain, Slovakia, and Bratislava. Loxone BMS controls lighting, climate, security, audio, shading, irrigation, and fire protection across these chain locations, demonstrating scalability for multi-location franchise operations.
- HTL Wiener NeustadtminorTechnical college in Austria participating in Loxone's Educational Institution Program, using Loxone products in their curriculum for training future smart home professionals.
- HTL DornbirnminorTechnical college in Austria participating in Loxone's Educational Institution Program.
- HTL WaidhofenminorTechnical college in Austria participating in Loxone's Educational Institution Program.
- HTL PinkafeldminorTechnical college in Austria participating in Loxone's Educational Institution Program.
- FH Wiener NeustadtminorUniversity of Applied Sciences in Austria participating in Loxone's Educational Institution Program.
- SPARminorEuropean retail chain using Loxone for building automation, bringing all external trades together in one system quickly and with full flexibility.
- XOJAYminorMallorca-based property developer that has partnered with Loxone across multiple real estate projects. Values the system's adaptability and growing product ecosystem.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Loxone competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gira: German manufacturer of KNX-based building automation, switching, and access-control products. A direct European peer sharing Loxone's DACH builder/electrician channel and overlapping product scope in switches, climate, and access.
- Control4 (Snap One): Whole-home and light-commercial automation platform with a certified dealer channel; offers lighting, climate, AV, and security under one controller. Closest direct analogue to Loxone's all-in-one, partner-distributed model in the US market.
- Savant Systems: Premium home and commercial automation with a host-controller architecture and certified integrator network; serves luxury residential, hospitality, and MDU markets overlapping with Loxone's higher-end builder and hospitality segments.
- Albrecht Jung (JUNG): German building systems provider for KNX-based lighting, shading, climate, and access control; long-standing brand in DACH electrical-installer channel. Directly competes with Loxone for the same German electrician/MEP buyer.
- Lutron Electronics: Specialist in lighting and shading control with both residential (Caséta, RA) and commercial (myRoom, Quantum) lines. Directly comparable to Loxone's lighting and automatic shading product categories and the same dealer-driven distribution model.
- Fibaro (Nice Group): Z-Wave-based smart home platform with a hub-plus-peripherals architecture, now part of Nice Group. Competes with Loxone in retrofit smart-home installations, particularly across Europe.
Broad incumbents
- Crestron Electronics: Long-established US automation incumbent spanning residential, commercial, and AV control with a broad product portfolio and global dealer network. Larger and more diversified than Loxone, but serves overlapping luxury residential and commercial use cases.
- Honeywell Building Technologies: Incumbent BMS and building-controls vendor serving commercial real estate, hospitality, and chains. A benchmark competitor for Loxone's commercial and franchise customer segment (e.g., McDonald's deployments).
- Schneider Electric (Wiser / EcoStruxure): Global energy management and automation major with Wiser for residential and EcoStruxure for commercial buildings. Competes with Loxone's energy-management and BMS positioning at much greater scale and channel breadth.
- ABB Smart Buildings: Industrial conglomerate's smart-buildings division offering KNX, ABB i-bus, and Free@Home automation for commercial and high-end residential. Larger portfolio with deeper commercial footprint than Loxone but overlapping product scope.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Loxone leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Loxone funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Loxone
What does Loxone do?
Loxone manufactures and sells an all-in-one building automation platform centered on the proprietary Miniserver, which serves as the central controller for lighting, climate, shading, audio, security, access, and energy management in homes and commercial buildings. The system is supported by Loxone Config (planning software) and the Loxone App (control interface), with proprietary Tree, Air, and Link wiring/wireless technologies connecting peripheral devices. The platform is delivered primarily through a global certified partner network of electricians, installers, MEPs, architects, and builders, supplemented by a direct-to-customer webshop and LOXONE Campus training programs.
Is Loxone a public or private company?
Loxone is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Loxone founded?
Loxone was founded in 2009. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Loxone based?
Loxone is headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Loxone make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Products are the primary driver. The others are partner Training & Certification, partner Discounts and Tiered Pricing and software Licensing (Loxone Config & App).
Who are Loxone's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gira, Control4 (Snap One), Savant Systems, Albrecht Jung (JUNG), Lutron Electronics and Fibaro (Nice Group). Broad incumbents are Crestron Electronics, Honeywell Building Technologies, Schneider Electric (Wiser / EcoStruxure) and ABB Smart Buildings.
Does Loxone have an API?
No public API is recorded for Loxone.
What industry is Loxone in?
Loxone's product category is Building Automation Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIABAD, Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls), with a secondary code of HSAOAGAJ, HVAC Controls, Thermostats & Building Automation Installation. Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3823.