Wibutler

What Wibutler does

Wibutler, operated by DBT Digital Building Technology GmbH & Co. KG and headquartered in Münster, Germany, is a multi-protocol smart home and smart building platform centered on the wibutler pro gateway. The 2nd-generation hardware (Cortex-A7 dual core, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB eMMC) supports EnOcean (868 MHz), ZigBee 3.0, WiFi, and TCP/IP, and is officially certified as a Matter-Bridge connecting building technology to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. The platform integrates over 350 devices from more than 40 manufacturers, spanning heating (Viessmann, Daikin, Stiebel Eltron), ventilation (MAICO, Zehnder, Pluggit), lighting/shading (Busch-Jaeger, JUNG, BEGA), energy storage (Senec), water management (Grundfos, Wilo), and EV charging (Mennekes), and is complemented by the wibutler App and wibutler Cloud with German/EU-hosted, GDPR-compliant infrastructure.

The company serves three primary customer segments: professional installers (the certified Smartwerker network of SHK and electrical craftsmen who configure and deploy systems), residential end customers purchasing through the wibutler online shop, and builder/developers and small commercial sites adopting the platform for new construction. Revenue mechanics rest on hardware sales (gateway at €451.01, profile button at €67.21, extended warranty at €39.99), accessories from partner manufacturers (e.g., Viessmann ViCare packages from €209.74), pre-configuration services, and a stated future pivot toward premium software subscriptions on top of permanently free baseline features. Go-to-market is hybrid: D2C e-commerce, a certified installer channel, and co-distribution through 40+ manufacturer partner websites.

Differentiation rests on certified cross-protocol interoperability, Matter-Bridge positioning, German data-protection compliance with optional offline operation, and an energy cockpit featuring self-learning optimization for electrical and thermal flows. Wibutler claims up to 72% faster installation for craftsmen, up to 16% energy savings on demand-led heating, up to 21% savings on hydraulic balancing, and up to 15% savings with partner radiator thermostats. The company is privately held with 11-50 employees, no disclosed external funding, and operates primarily within Germany.

Name

Wibutler

Legal name

DBT Digital Building Technology GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://wibutler.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wibutler (DBT Digital Building Technology GmbH & Co. KG) operates a Matter-certified multi-protocol smart home and building gateway integrating 350+ devices from 40+ manufacturers, serving German professional installers, residential end customers, and builder/developers through direct e-commerce and a certified craftsman network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Platform

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Home Hubs & Home Gateways (IoT Edge) (HDAFAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Networking & Connected Home Infrastructure (Wi‑Fi Mesh, Routers, Matter/Thread/Zigbee Bridges) (HSAPAQAG), Home Network/Wi‑Fi, Router & IoT Connectivity Setup (for Smart Home) (HSAHADAI), Smart Home Hubs & Controllers Retail (CRACAGAA)

Keywords

• Smart home gateway
• Building automation platform
• Multi-protocol hub
• Energy management software
• Matter bridge device

Headquarters

HQ city

Münster

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of wibutler pro gateway devices (2nd Gen. at €451.01) and accessories including the wibutler Profiltaster (€67.21), Viessmann ViCare products, and other compatible devices.
2. Premium Software Features: Basic functions (manual control of lighting, shading, ventilation, if-then rules, time rules, individual room control) are permanently free. Advanced functions and extensions are separately priced through future paid subscription or usage concepts.
3. Extended Warranty: wibutler Premium-Garantie (€39.99) provides 5-year extended warranty beyond statutory warranty, covering material, construction, and manufacturing defects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wibutler develops and sells the wibutler pro smart home gateway hardware together with the wibutler App, wibutler Cloud, and supporting accessories, enabling unified control of devices from more than 40 manufacturers across EnOcean, ZigBee 3.0, WiFi, TCP/IP, and Matter protocols. The platform targets residential smart homes, professional installers (Smartwerker), property developers (Bauträger), and small commercial smart buildings, with a certified Matter-Bridge that connects building technology to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings.

Product overview

wibutler is a platform for digital building technology consisting of the wibutler pro hardware gateway as the central hub, the wibutler App as the user interface, and wibutler Cloud services. The ecosystem supports over 350 devices from more than 40 manufacturer partners across heating, ventilation, lighting, shading, security, and energy management applications. The platform uses multiple wireless protocols (EnOcean, ZigBee 3.0, WiFi) and operates as a Matter-certified bridge. Add-on services include pre-configuration, premium warranty, and accessories like profile buttons. Compatible accessories include Viessmann ViCare thermostats and ZigBee repeaters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• wibutler pro (2nd Generation) The central smart home gateway and digital building technology platform. Supports over 350 devices from 40+ manufacturers across EnOcean, ZigBee 3.0, WiFi, and TCP/IP protocols, and operates as a certified Matter-Bridge for cross-ecosystem control.
• wibutler Premium-Garantie Extended five-year warranty beyond statutory warranty covering material, construction, and manufacturing defects for wibutler pro (2nd Gen.).
• wibutler Profiltaster Energy-autonomous wireless wall transmitter (EnOcean) enabling one-click control of device groups via 'At home|Day', 'At home|Night', 'Away', and 'Holiday' profiles.
• Viessmann ViCare Heizkörper-Thermostat (Radiator Extension Package) ZigBee-compatible smart radiator thermostat package enabling individual room temperature control via the wibutler app, with claimed up to 15% energy savings through demand-based time programs.
• Viessmann ViCare ZigBee Funk-Repeater ZigBee signal repeater that extends mesh network coverage for large buildings or challenging construction environments; integrates plug-and-play with wibutler via app configuration.
• wibutler Vorkonfigurations-Service Factory pre-configuration of the wibutler pro gateway so that installers can complete jobs and hand over to end customers faster; offered as an option when purchasing the gateway.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 72% faster installation compared to traditional methods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ViessmanncoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Viessmann heating systems and ViCare smart climate products (heat pumps, radiator thermostats). wibutler pro serves as gateway for Viessmann devices via ZigBee connectivity.
• DaikincoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Daikin heat pumps and climate control systems, featured on wibutler website showing Daikin heat pump with wibutler app control.
• Busch-JaegercoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Busch-Jaeger electrical installation products, featured as manufacturer partner in wibutler alliance network.
• JUNGcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for JUNG building technology products, including Matter-compatible devices integrated with wibutler platform.
• OventropcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Oventrop heating control and building technology products, featured as Matter-compatible manufacturer.
• BEGAcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for BEGA smart lighting and building technology, Matter-compatible and featured in wibutler ecosystem.
• EltakocoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Eltako wireless building technology products including sensors, actuators, and temperature/humidity sensors.
• Stiebel EltroncoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Stiebel Eltron heat pumps and hot water systems, connected via wibutler pro for energy management.
• MAICOcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for MAICO ventilation systems. Firmware 3.2 enables zone-based control of Maico PP45 fans with heat recovery and cross ventilation modes.
• MennekescoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Mennekes wallbox charging solutions, enabling wibutler to control EV charging based on PV surplus and energy management.
• WilocoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Wilo smart pump systems in building technology applications.
• GrundfoscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Grundfos smart circulating pumps and water management solutions.
• EthermacoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Etherma infrared heating systems, with dedicated wibutler shop section for Etherma products.
• SeneccoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Senec energy storage systems, enabling PV surplus management through wibutler energy cockpit.
• SolviscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Solvis solar and heating systems.
• ZehndercoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Zehnder ventilation and indoor air quality systems.
• PluggitcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Pluggit residential ventilation systems.
• QundiscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Qundis smart meter and submetering solutions.
• RemehacoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Remeha heating systems and boilers.
• EnOcean AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnOcean wireless protocol partner. wibutler supports EnOcean 868 MHz devices for energy-autonomous sensor technology.
• ZigBee AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationZigBee 3.0 protocol partner. wibutler supports ZigBee mesh networking for sensors and actuators.
• Matter (Connectivity Standards Alliance)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Matter certification. wibutler pro acts as Matter-Bridge, connecting building technology with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings ecosystems.
• SYRcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for SYR leakage protection systems, featured with dedicated wibutler shop section.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Homee: German multi-protocol smart home gateway (ZigBee, Z-Wave, EnOcean, WLAN) targeting the same DIY-plus-installer customer with cross-manufacturer device integration; closest head-to-head competitor to wibutler in the German market.
• Loxone: Austrian/German smart home and building automation specialist with a Miniserver-based ecosystem and a strong Loxone Partner installer network; competes directly with wibutler for professional installers and builder/developer projects in DACH.
• digitalSTROM: German smart home platform using existing electrical wiring and a server-based hub to integrate building technology from multiple manufacturers; directly comparable in cross-trade, installer-driven approach and DACH focus.
• Mediola: German smart home gateway and integration platform (AIO Gateway) supporting multiple wireless protocols and broad device compatibility; overlaps with wibutler on multi-protocol professional smart home integration.

Broad incumbents

• Gira: Established German building-technology manufacturer (KNK, KNX, and own smart home portfolio) with deep installer relationships and far larger scale; competes for the same professional channel but from a much broader electrical-installation portfolio.
• Bosch Smart Home: Smart home division of Bosch offering a controller-based ecosystem with heating, security and lighting devices; a large incumbent with overlapping professional and consumer channels and significantly greater R&D and marketing resources.
• AVM (FRITZ!Box): Germany's dominant home networking/router vendor with an embedded smart home (FRITZ!DECT) layer; not a direct gateway competitor but a massive incumbent on German home networking infrastructure that wibutler pro must integrate alongside.
• Samsung SmartThings: Global smart home hub platform with Matter support and a large consumer base; comparable as a Matter-certified multi-device integration layer, though at a vastly larger scale and consumer-led positioning.

Emerging players

• tado°: German-headquartered smart heating/thermostat specialist with subscription model and energy-saving positioning; partial overlap with wibutler's heating and energy management use cases but narrower (heating-only) scope.
• Eaton xComfort: European RF-based smart home/building automation system from Eaton targeting the electrical installer channel; comparable in wireless, installer-led building automation positioning, especially in DACH and Benelux markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wibutler

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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