Name

Basalte

Legal name

Basalte bv

Website

https://basalte.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Basalte is a Belgian designer and manufacturer of luxury smart home systems, offering proprietary touch switches, touch panels, thermostats, speakers, amplifiers, and door intercoms under its Basalte Home platform, sold exclusively through certified integrators and flagship showrooms to high-net-worth homeowners worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Smart Home Automation

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dimmer, Switch & Lighting Control Installation (HSAOAFAJ), Lighting, Switches & Controls Accessibility (Lever Handles, Rocker Switches) (HSAPANAH)

Keywords

• Luxury smart home
• Home automation hardware
• KNX control systems
• Design touch switches
• Multiroom audio speakers

Headquarters

HQ city

Merelbeke

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Basalte generates revenue primarily through selling proprietary smart home hardware products including design switches, touch panels, speakers, core servers, door communication systems, iPad mounts, and accessories. Products are sold through certified partners and direct showrooms.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Basalte designs, manufactures, and sells a proprietary luxury smart home platform called Basalte Home, built around Core servers that integrate lighting, shades, climate, music, entertainment, security, and door communication. The offering spans design touch switches (Sentido, Fibonacci, Chopin, Matisse), touch panels (Lisa, Ellie, Lena), the Deseo thermostat, Adelante door intercom, Miro remotes, Aalto/Plano/Rondo/Cielo speakers, Asano amplifiers, Auro sensors, and Eve iPad mounts, all handmade in Belgium with a unified design language. Products are sold directly through flagship showrooms and via certified system integrator partners to luxury residential customers worldwide.

Product overview

Basalte is a Belgian luxury smart home technology company that designs and manufactures a unified smart home platform called Basalte Home, complemented by an extensive portfolio of proprietary design products. Basalte Home is the central platform that integrates and controls lighting, shades, climate, music, entertainment, and security through a single app, design keypads, and touch displays. The platform is built around Basalte's Core servers (Core Mini, Core Plus, and Core Super), which act as the engine powering the entire system and enabling third-party integrations. The product portfolio spans design controls (Sentido, Fibonacci, Chopin, Lisa, Ellie, Lena touch panels, Deseo thermostat), door communication (Adelante), multiroom audio (Asano amplifiers, Aalto speakers including F5/F6/B2, Cielo ceiling speakers, Plano in-wall speakers, Rondo wall speakers), iPad mounts (Eve, Eve Plus), motion sensors (Auro), lighting (Via), and electrical sockets — all sharing a unified design language and premium finishes to ensure visual harmony in luxury interiors. The ecosystem is certified and compatible with KNX and Crestron, and integrates with leading streaming services (Spotify, Sonos), AV brands (Apple TV, Sony, Samsung), door communication brands (Siedle, 2N, Doorbird, Gira, BPT, Schüco, TCS), and biometric access (Ekey). All products are handmade in Belgium with a focus on design quality, reflected in over 60 international design awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Basalte Home: The company's integrated smart home system that controls lighting, climate, music, security, and more through a unified platform.
• Basalte World

Products and services

• Basalte Home The unified smart home platform that integrates and controls lighting, shades, climate, music, entertainment, and security through a single app, design keypads, and touch displays. Built around Basalte's Core servers and supports integrations with KNX, Crestron, Lutron, Spotify, Sonos, Apple TV, Sony, Samsung, Siedle, 2N, Doorbird, Gira, BPT, Schüco, TCS, and Ekey. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Core Plus Server Advanced Core server with integrated Basalte Beam connectivity, direct KNX and PoE connection, two built-in audio zones, and IR control for up to 6 devices. Powers lighting, shades, climate, music, and security in luxury homes. Designed for luxury residential installations via certified system integrators.
• Core Mini Server Compact version of Basalte's Core server with full system capabilities in a smaller form factor. Controls lighting, entertainment, climate, and security in smaller luxury installations. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Core Super Server Next-generation AI-powered engine at the heart of Basalte Home. Features intelligent camera recording with on-device AI that detects persons, animals, and objects for enhanced security monitoring. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Aalto F5 Speakers Basalte's flagship freestanding speaker combining powerful musical performance with a bold yet elegant design featuring premium finishes and fabrics. Winner of German Design Award and Red Dot Design Award. Designed for luxury residential interiors.
• Aalto F6 Speakers Brand-new Aalto speaker designed to fill any space with crystal-clear sound. Completes the Aalto flagship speaker lineup alongside F5. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Atlas Concerto Sculptural TV stand merged with a powerful soundbar into one seamless design piece, combining audio performance with interior design aesthetics. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Aalto Speaker Collection Elegant collection of speakers comprising in-wall, on-wall, freestanding, and soundbar options combining powerful musical performance with beautiful fabrics. Features integrated Bluetooth. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Cielo Ceiling Speakers Passive ceiling speakers combining full-range audio performance with discreet, frameless design. Available in round and square grilles, paintable, in three sizes, with a Kevlar driver and swiveling aluminum dome tweeter. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Plano In-Wall Speakers High-performance in-wall speaker collection featuring AMT ribbon tweeters, aluminum mid-bass drivers with phase plugs, and Kevlar bass drivers. Available in multiple sizes and premium finishes; finalist at NYCxDESIGN Awards 2022. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Rondo Wall-Mounted Speakers Design passive wall-mounted speakers for exclusive residential environments combining crystal-clear sound with original design in various sizes, premium finishes, and fabric options. Winner of Stylepark Selected Award and German Design Award. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Asano Multiroom Amplifiers Multiroom amplifier series delivering high-fidelity audio throughout the home. Features modular design, Spotify integration, CD player input, TV integration, and synchronized audio across multiple rooms. Winner of German Design Award, iF Design Award, and Red Dot Design Award. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Sentido Touch Switch Touch design switch for intuitive control of lighting and music via a simple touch. Features multi-touch technology, multicolor LED, temperature sensor, and compatibility with KNX, Crestron, and Lutron. Available in two-key and four-key designs with premium finishes. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Fibonacci Touch Switch Touch design switch inspired by the Fibonacci golden ratio. Features multi-touch functionality, backlit laser-engraved labels, proximity sensor, and temperature sensor. Compatible with KNX, Crestron, and Lutron. Winner of Red Dot Design Award, iF Design Award, Iconic Design Award, and German Design Award. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Chopin Keypad Rocker-style keypad offering piano-like tactile control for dimming lights, closing shades, and triggering music scenes. Compatible with KNX and Lutron; combines with sockets and USB ports in dual configurations with premium finishes. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Matisse Design Switch Iconic new design switch unveiled at Showtime 2025 as a tribute to classical elegance brought to life through intuitive touch. Expands Basalte's control switch portfolio. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Lena Touch Display Flagship full-HD 10.1-inch touch display for Basalte Home. Controls lighting, shades, scenes, and music; features intercom functionality to call other displays; integrates with door phones and security cameras. Available in 12 premium finishes. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Ellie Touch Panel Elegant touch panel providing whole-home access and overview for controlling lighting, climate, music, door communication, and security cameras. Winner of Red Dot Design Award and iF Design Award. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Lisa Touch Panel Refined and minimalist wall-mounted touch panel serving as a central control point for ambience, lighting, shades, climate, music, and door communication in compact keypad format. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Adelante Door Communication Elegant door communication system with modular design featuring a 5.5-inch Full-HD OLED touch display, physical doorbell button, options for camera, card reader, and fingerprint recognition, and wall or pillar mounting. Winner of Red Dot Design Award and iF Design Award. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Deseo Thermostat Intelligent design thermostat combining temperature and climate control with lighting, shading, and music control via touch and multicolor OLED display. Compatible with KNX and Crestron home automation. Winner of iF Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, Henry van de Velde Award, AIT Award, German Design Award, and GOOD Design Award. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Eve Plus iPad Docking Station Flexible docking station for iPad with ultra-thin sleeve allowing wall or table mounting in any orientation while keeping the device permanently charged. Handmade in Belgium. Winner of GOOD Design Award and German Design Award 2017 and 2020. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Eve iPad Mount Elegant iPad wall mount that converts an iPad into a fixed touch display while keeping it permanently charged. Available in standard and Eve Curve variants. Winner of Red Dot Design Award, German Design Award, and iF Design Award. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Miro Design Remote Design remote control for Basalte Home communicating via Basalte Beam low-power wireless network. Controls TV, lighting, shades, climate, and music scenes through an interactive 2-inch superblack touch display with physical buttons and joystick. Winner of Red Dot Design Award and iF Design Award. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Miro Pro Design Remote Reimagined design remote unveiled at Showtime 2025 with a bigger and bolder touch display and tactile experience. Offers intuitive control of TV, lighting, and scenes in a refined, tactile design with crafted finishes. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Auro Motion Sensor Flat motion sensor with innovative mini form factor for automatic lighting activation in hallways, closets, and bathrooms. Features integrated LEDs for night-light function, automatic light adjustment based on ambient brightness, and a wall version. Available in white and black. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Design Sockets Electrical sockets matching Basalte's design keypads in size, shape, and finish. Available in 1, 2, and 3-gang versions with power (E/F), USB, and RJ45 insert types. Also available as design frames for Gira, Jung, and Schneider 55 & 60mm socket inserts. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• Via LED Pathway Light Discreet LED pathway light for stairs, hallways, and home cinema available in the same design language as Basalte keypads. Features integrated white LED, compatible with 24V or 230V, and dimmable in 24V configuration. Designed for luxury residential customers.
• AV Components Input and output modules that connect third-party sources, speakers, and amplifiers to the Basalte Home system, enabling whole-home audio distribution and IR control of AV devices through the Basalte Home app, keypads, and remote. Designed for luxury residential customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% sales increase in 2022
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Edomotics (India)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2025Indian system integrator awarded Best Project at Showtime 2025. Installs Basalte products in luxury Indian projects including Hyderabad installations.
• Villa Elektra (Netherlands)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2025Dutch system integrator awarded Best Project at Showtime 2025. Installs Basalte systems in Rotterdam and other Netherlands projects.
• ACS DeutschlandcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2025German system integrator awarded Best Project at Showtime 2025.
• Casentis (Belgium)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2025Belgian system integrator awarded Best Project at Showtime 2025.
• Scena (Spain)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2025Spanish system integrator awarded Best Project at Showtime 2025.
• Lifestyles (USA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2025American system integrator awarded Best Project at Showtime 2025.
• Minara (UAE)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2025UAE-based integrator awarded Genius of the Year at Showtime 2025.
• Medialoft (Switzerland)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2025Swiss integrator awarded Partner of the Year at Showtime 2025.
• Ozark HenrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Renowned Belgian musician and pioneer in immersive sound partnered with Basalte. Ozark Henry's collaboration with CEO Klaas Arnout resulted in the Aalto F5 flagship speaker development and documentary 'Resonating Visions'.
• KNXcoreTechnology or IntegrationBasalte products are compatible with KNX home automation standard, one of the world's leading protocols for building automation. Deseo thermostat and other products work with KNX systems.
• CrestroncoreTechnology or IntegrationBasalte products including Deseo thermostat are compatible with Crestron home automation systems, enabling integration in luxury installations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Savant: Savant is a direct competitor offering premium whole-home automation systems (lighting, climate, AV, security) targeted at luxury residential and yacht markets with a focus on design aesthetics and professional integrator channels.
• Crestron Electronics: Crestron is a direct competitor providing luxury commercial and residential automation, touch panels, keypads, and smart home systems widely used in high-end installations and integrated through certified dealers.
• Lutron Electronics: Lutron is a direct peer in residential lighting controls and shading systems (e.g., HomeWorks, RA) that integrates with Basalte's keypads and shares the same luxury dealer channel and KNX/Crestron ecosystem presence.
• Control4: Control4 (Snap One / Clare Controls ecosystem) competes in the residential smart home automation category, offering switches, touch panels, and integrator-based distribution with a strong US presence.
• Jung: Jung ( Albrecht Jung GmbH ) is a German premium electrical installation products maker with design switches, keypads, and KNX-integrated controls targeting high-end residential and commercial projects — a close peer in design language and German/European luxury market.
• Gira: Gira is a German maker of design switches, KNX-based building control systems, and door communication products serving premium residential projects with deep integration into European integrator channels that overlap with Basalte's.
• Vimar: Vimar is an Italian maker of design switches, sockets, and home automation (KNX-based By-me) serving premium residential and hospitality projects across Europe, with comparable aesthetic and integrator-channel positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: Legrand is a broad global incumbent in electrical and digital building infrastructure (lighting controls, sockets, KNX/Legrand-based automation) with a much wider portfolio but overlapping product categories in luxury residential.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a broad incumbent in energy management and building automation (Wiser, KNX, EcoStruxure) covering lighting, climate, and security at residential and commercial scale — competing at the high end through integrators.

Emerging players

• Sonos: Sonos is both a partner and adjacent competitor in multiroom home audio; Basalte integrates with Sonos but Sonos high-end speakers (e.g., Architectural by Sonance) increasingly overlap with Basalte's Aalto/Plano premium speaker lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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