Homeseer

What Homeseer does

HomeSeer Technologies LLC is a privately held, founder-owned smart home automation company headquartered in Bedford, New Hampshire, founded in 1998/1999 and active in the smart home industry for over 25 years. The company develops and sells the HS4 smart home software platform, which runs locally on its own HomeTroller hardware hubs (including the HomeTroller Pi G8, HomeTroller Plus, and HomeTroller PRO) and on Windows and Linux systems, without requiring cloud connectivity. HS4 natively supports Z-Wave Plus (700 and 800 Series) and Zigbee, integrates Wi-Fi devices through plugins, and offers a no-script automation builder; the surrounding product line includes Z-Wave/Zigbee wall switches (WS300, HS-WX300 R2, HS-WD200+, HS-WS200+), dimmers, a 3-way companion switch, a fan controller (HS-FC200+), multi-sensors (HSM200, MS100 G8), door/window sensors (DS100 G8, DS150ZB), leak sensors (LS100 G8), and a Z-Wave motorized water valve (WV100+).

HomeSeer's commercial model mixes hardware sales (the primary revenue driver, sold through its owned e-commerce storefront shop.homeseer.com, Amazon, and Home Depot/Lowe's retail), one-time software licenses for HS4 and HS4Touch Designer, a recurring MyHS Premium remote-access subscription backed by Microsoft Azure, and a plugin marketplace for third-party integrations. The platform integrates with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings (via a dedicated Edge Driver), IFTTT, Philips Hue, Nest, SONOS, Ecobee, Tesla, August, Tuya, Rachio, LIFX, and others, and it is supported by an active community forum and a plugin SDK.

The company targets three primary use cases: DIY smart home enthusiasts seeking locally-managed, multi-protocol automation; aging-in-place / senior-care households requiring accessibility, voice control, and caregiver monitoring; and remote property managers needing centralized monitoring across multiple properties. HomeSeer is structured as an LLC, employs 1-10 people, has never raised institutional capital, and is operated without subsidiaries, recent M&A activity, or public ownership.

Name

Homeseer

Legal name

HomeSeer Technologies LLC

Website

https://homeseer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HomeSeer Technologies LLC is a privately held, founder-owned developer of the HS4 smart home automation platform, supporting Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi devices on locally managed hubs (HomeTroller) for DIY enthusiasts, aging-in-place households, and remote property managers in North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Home Automation

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Home Automation System Design & Programming (HSAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Automation Hub/Platform Integration for Electrical & HVAC (e.g., HomeKit/Google/Alexa) (HSAOANAI), Multi-Sensor Environmental Monitoring Hubs & Smart Home Integrations (HSAHAGAJ)

Keywords

• Smart home automation
• Home automation software
• Z-Wave devices
• Zigbee sensors
• Smart home hub

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: HomeSeer generates revenue primarily through the sale of smart home hardware including Z-Wave/Zigbee hubs, wall switches, dimmers, sensors, and water valves. Products are sold through the company's own e-commerce storefront and retail channels.
2. HS4 Software Licenses: The HS4 smart home software is sold as a perpetual license. Users purchasing a HomeTroller hub receive software licenses on a sticker on the unit; standalone software purchases include license codes via email. Upgrades from HS3 are supported.
3. HS4Touch Designer: HS4Touch Designer is sold as a separate software product for creating custom touchscreen interfaces for HomeSeer systems.
4. MyHS Premium Subscription: MyHS Premium is a subscription service providing enhanced remote access capabilities and additional features beyond the base MyHS service. Users are prompted to create a MyHS account during HS4 registration.
5. Plugin Marketplace: HomeSeer offers a marketplace for plugins that extend HS4 functionality. Plugins are available for purchase, creating an additional transaction-based revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HomeSeer develops and sells the HS4 smart home automation software platform and an integrated ecosystem of hardware including HomeTroller hubs, Z-Wave/Zigbee sensors, wall switches/dimmers, and water valves. The platform runs locally without cloud dependency, supports multi-protocol device integration, and is targeted at DIY smart home installers seeking privacy, customization, and reliability. A subscription-based MyHS remote access service and a plugin marketplace extend the core offering.

Product overview

HomeSeer is a comprehensive smart home automation platform consisting of HS4 software (the core platform), HomeTroller hardware hubs, and a broad ecosystem of Z-Wave and Zigbee sensors, lighting controls, and interfaces. The platform follows a hub-and-spoke architecture where HS4 software runs locally on HomeTroller hubs or Windows/Linux systems, connecting to devices via Z-Wave (SmartStick G8, Z-NET G8) and Zigbee (SmartStick ZB) protocols. The product portfolio includes multi-sensors (HSM200, MS100, DS100, LS100), wall switches and dimmers (WS300, HS-WX300 R2, HS-WD200+, HS-WA100+ companion), fan controllers (HS-FC200+), water management (WV100+), and specialty plugs (HS-SP100 WiFi). The MyHS cloud service enables remote access and voice control via Alexa/Google Home. Extensibility comes through plugins and a Plugin SDK, with native integrations to major platforms including SmartThings, Nest, Philips Hue, SonOS, Tesla, Tuya, and others. The system operates entirely locally without cloud dependency for privacy and reliability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HS4 Smart Home Software Core home automation software platform that powers all HomeSeer hubs and supports device control, event automation, scripting, and plugin extensibility. Runs locally without cloud dependency.
• HomeTroller Pi G8 Hub Raspberry Pi-based home automation hub running HS4 software with G8 (800 series) Z-Wave technology for DIY installations with local processing.
• SmartStick G8 Z-Wave Interface USB Z-Wave interface with 800 series technology for adding Z-Wave device support to HS4 software on Windows or Linux systems.
• SmartStick ZB Zigbee Interface USB Zigbee interface for adding Zigbee device support to HomeSeer systems.
• Z-NET PRO Dual Interface Dual-protocol Z-Wave and Zigbee interface with remote access capability for expanding HomeSeer systems.
• Z-NET G8 Z-Wave Interface Network-connected Z-Wave interface with 800 series technology for adding Z-Wave to HomeSeer systems.
• 800 Series Upgrade Kit Upgrade kit for adding 800 series Z-Wave technology to existing HomeSeer installations.
• HSM200 Multi-Sensor Z-Wave multi-sensor combining motion detection, temperature, humidity, and light level sensing in a single device.
• MS100 G8 Motion Sensor 800 series Z-Wave motion sensor for detecting movement in smart home automation.
• DS100 G8 Door/Window Sensor 800 series Z-Wave door/window contact sensor for monitoring entry points.
• DS150ZB Zigbee Door/Window Sensor Zigbee door/window contact sensor for HomeSeer systems with Zigbee support.
• LS100 G8 Leak Sensor 800 series Z-Wave water leak sensor for detecting water damage and flooding.
• WS300 Z-Wave Smart Wall Switch Z-Wave smart wall switch with RGB LED indicator, multi-tap scene control, Smart Bulb Mode, and Toggle Mode. Configurable as dimmer or on/off switch. Supports custom LED colors via Z-Wave parameters.
• HS-WX300 R2 (800 Series) Wall Dimmer & Switch 800 series Z-Wave in-wall dimmer/switch with RGB LED indicators, supports operation with or without neutral wire, Smart Bulb Mode, Toggle Mode, Default Dim Level, and adjustable LED brightness. 600W incandescent/300W LED/CFL.
• HS-WD200+ Z-Wave Plus Dimmer Z-Wave Plus dimmer with RGB LED indicators supporting normal mode and status mode. Requires neutral wire. Supports multi-tap scene triggers up to 10 scenes.
• HS-WD100+ Z-Wave Plus Dimmer Z-Wave Plus dimmer with LED status indicators. Requires neutral wire for installation.
• HS-WS200+ Z-Wave Plus On/Off Wall Switch Z-Wave Plus on/off wall switch with LED status indicators.
• HS-WA100+ 3-Way Companion Switch Wired companion switch for 3-way, 4-way, or 5-way circuit configurations with HomeSeer dimmers and switches. Cannot control load independently.
• HS-FC200+ Z-Wave Fan Speed Controller Switch Z-Wave fan speed controller switch for ceiling fan automation.
• HS-SP100 WiFi Smart Plug WiFi smart plug compatible with Tuya smart home platform. Controlled via TuyaSmart app; supports Alexa and Google Home. 10A max, 120V AC.
• WV100+ Z-Wave Motorized Water Valve Z-Wave motorized water valve for automated water shut-off in response to leak detection.
• MyHS Premium Remote Access Service Subscription-based remote access service enabling secure access to HomeSeer systems from anywhere via mobile app or web, supporting Alexa and Google Home integration.
• HS4Touch Designer Software Touchscreen interface design tool for creating custom control panels and interfaces for HomeSeer systems, sold as a separate software product.
• HomeSeer Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android for controlling and monitoring HomeSeer smart home systems remotely.
• HomeSeer Plugin SDK Software development kit for creating plugins to extend HomeSeer HS4 functionality and add support for new devices and services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response time improvements through locally-managed automation vs. cloud-dependent systems
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Z-Wave AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationHomeSeer is a member of the Z-Wave ecosystem and its products are Z-Wave Plus certified. The company's hubs (HomeTroller, SmartStick G8, Z-NET G8) and wall switches (WS300, HS-WX300) implement Z-Wave Plus v2 technology (700 and 800 Series) for greater range, improved bandwidth, network-wide inclusion, and self-healing features.
• Amazon AlexacoreTechnology or IntegrationHomeSeer products integrate natively with Amazon Alexa for voice control. Integration is available via the MyHS service, allowing users to control HomeSeer devices through Alexa voice commands.
• Google HomecoreTechnology or IntegrationHomeSeer products integrate natively with Google Home for voice control and smart home management. Integration is available via the MyHS service.
• SmartThingscoreTechnology or IntegrationHomeSeer offers a dedicated Edge Driver for Samsung SmartThings hubs, enabling HomeSeer devices to be discovered and controlled within the SmartThings ecosystem. Installation is via a Bestow-regional SmartThings channel.
• Zigbee AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationHomeSeer supports Zigbee protocol through the SmartStick ZB interface and compatible Zigbee sensors, providing an alternative to Z-Wave for wireless smart home connectivity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Abode: DIY smart home security and automation hub (Abode iota) targeting HomeKit/Google/Alexa-integrated users; comparable small-team consumer product in the DIY smart home hub category HomeSeer serves.
• Ezlo: Smart home controller platform descended from the MiCasaVerde Vera line; serves DIY smart home users with hub-style local control. Mirrors HomeSeer's hub-centric, Z-Wave/Zigbee-enabled product form factor.
• Home Assistant: Open-source, cloud-independent home automation platform with rapidly growing enthusiast community. Directly competes with HomeSeer's local-first, multi-protocol philosophy but offers free software without HomeSeer's hardware/license revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Control4: Professional-installed whole-home automation system from Snap One; competes for the broader smart home automation category HomeSeer operates in but primarily serves the custom-install channel rather than DIY.
• Apple Home: Apple's HomeKit and Home app platform spans iPhone/HomePod/AppleTV as smart home hubs — a broad incumbent offering overlap on Z-Wave/Zigbee/Wi-Fi device control with HomeSeer, particularly via Matter/Thread as that ecosystem matures.
• Samsung SmartThings: Broad smart home platform from Samsung spanning hubs, sensors, and hundreds of partner integrations; competes with HomeSeer across DIY smart home buyers with substantially larger distribution and marketing scale (HomeSeer has built a SmartThings Edge Driver to integrate).
• Amazon Alexa: Cloud-first voice and smart home platform controlling Echo devices and the broader Works-with-Alexa device ecosystem; HomeSeer integrates with it as a partner but also competes for the same smart-home-adjacent consumer.
• Google Home / Nest: Google's consumer smart home platform (Nest, Home app, Pixel/Google Assistant) competes for mainstream smart home buyers HomeSeer targets with the DIY segment; data flags HomeSeer's brand recognition vs. Google Nest as only 'weak.'

Direct peers

• Hubitat: Hubitat Elevation is a local-first smart home hub targeted at DIY and enthusiast users — directly overlapping HomeSeer's primary customer segment, core value proposition (on-premises automation, privacy), and Z-Wave/Zigbee device support.
• Universal Devices: Long-standing maker of the ISY series of local smart home controllers with a small-team, DIY-enthusiast focus; shares HomeSeer's emphasis on local processing, broad device integration, and power-user customizability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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