What Omnisense does

OmniSense LLC is a privately held wireless electronics company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ladys Island, South Carolina. It designs and sells real-time, cloud-based remote monitoring systems primarily for building performance applications, with installed sensors across roughly 15 countries in North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia-Pacific. Its product architecture consists of battery-powered wireless sensors (the S-series, including temperature, humidity, wood moisture content, differential pressure, air quality, energy, flow, weather, and smoke sensors), internet-connected gateways (the G-3, G-4, G-7, and G-10 series) supporting cellular, WiFi, Ethernet, and dial-up connectivity, a SQL-backed cloud monitoring platform accessible via web browser, and the OmniAlert iOS/Android push-notification app. Notable technical differentiators include claimed 15+ year sensor battery life, automatic sensor-to-gateway pairing with no manual configuration, offline datalogging with up to 256,000+ readings in gateway flash memory, and proprietary WME (Wood Moisture Equivalent) measurement technology.

The company's revenue model combines one-time hardware sales (sensors priced $79.95-$1,299.95 and gateways from $269.95) with recurring cloud monitoring subscriptions ($20-$29.99 per gateway per month, with cellular data bundled in higher-tier plans). It sells through a direct e-commerce storefront at store.omnisense.com and through distributor relationships serving building science professionals, restoration contractors, and facility management organizations. Key branded offerings include the DriFi Restoration Monitoring Kit (cellular gateway plus 10 sensors in a custom carry case, $1,239.95) targeted at flood and disaster recovery, and the HumiSense line of miniature temperature and humidity probes. Named customers include General Electric, NAHB, USDA, CH2M Hill, Hilton Hotels Corporation, CB Richard Ellis, Pacific Seafood, and JE Dunn.

OmniSense has operated continuously since 2003 as a bootstrapped, founder-controlled LLC with no disclosed external funding, no institutional investors, and no M&A activity. The company holds FCC and CE certifications, maintains backward compatibility of all sensors and gateways with systems sold since 2003, and operates with a team of 1-10 employees. Its strategic positioning emphasizes ease of deployment (zero-configuration pairing), long-life maintenance-free operation, and deep specialization in building science, restoration, and critical environment monitoring rather than competing as a general-purpose IoT platform.

Name

Omnisense

Legal name

OmniSense LLC

Website

https://omnisense.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OmniSense is a privately held, bootstrapped wireless electronics company founded in 2003 that sells battery-powered sensors, cellular/WiFi gateways, and a cloud monitoring platform for real-time building performance, restoration, and critical-environment monitoring. It serves building science professionals, restoration contractors, and facility managers across roughly 15 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Environmental Monitoring Hardware

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Sensor Environmental Monitoring Hubs & Smart Home Integrations (HSAHAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Monitoring (Water Leak/Freeze/Gas) Services (HSAHAAAK), Humidity, Mold & Indoor Moisture Monitoring Systems (HSAHAGAE), Commercial Fire & CO Detection Systems (Small Business/Light Commercial) (HSAHAFAI)

Keywords

• Wireless sensor networks
• Environmental monitoring sensors
• Building performance monitoring
• Cloud monitoring platform
• Moisture temperature monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Ladys Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Sensors and Gateways): One-time sales of wireless sensors (ranging from $50 to $1,500+) and gateways (G-3, G-4, G-7, G-10 series). Sensors include temperature, humidity, WME, differential pressure, energy meters, flow meters, air quality monitors, weather stations, and specialty sensors. Gateways include cellular, WiFi, and/or Ethernet connectivity options.
2. Cloud Monitoring Subscription Services: Monthly monitoring service fees: $20/month per active gateway (no cellular data) or $29.99/month per cellular gateway. For long-term monitoring: $20/month per active site up to 100 sensors, then $0.20/sensor/month for sensors exceeding 100. Billing options include credit card (monthly or pre-paid) or NET 30 invoice for business customers.
3. Cellular Data Service: Bundled cellular data service in US from Verizon, T-Mobile, or Sprint at $29.99/month plan. International customers use their own SIM cards. 50MB monthly data limit with overage fees for cellular plans.
4. Monitoring Kits: Bundled product kits including DriFi Restoration Monitoring Kit (G-4 cellular gateway with 10 sensors in custom padded carry case) starting at $1,239.95.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OmniSense designs, manufactures, and sells wireless environmental sensors and multi-connectivity gateways that feed real-time data to its cloud-based monitoring platform. The system is used to remotely monitor temperature, humidity, wood moisture content, differential pressure, air quality, energy, flow, weather, vibration, and smoke in buildings, critical environments, and disaster recovery sites, with a monthly subscription for cloud access and optional bundled cellular data service.

Product overview

OmniSense is a provider of real-time, cloud-based remote monitoring solutions for building performance. The product portfolio consists of a cloud-based monitoring platform (OmniSense Remote Monitoring) paired with wireless sensors and gateways. The system architecture comprises: (1) wireless sensors (S-series models) for monitoring temperature, humidity, moisture content (WME), differential pressure, air quality (CO2, CO, NO2, VOC, particulates), energy, flow, weather, vibration, and smoke; (2) gateway devices (G-3, G-4, G-7, G-10) that collect sensor data and transmit it to the cloud via cellular (4G/NB-IoT/Cat-M1), WiFi, or Ethernet; (3) the OmniSense cloud monitoring platform accessible via web browser for real-time data viewing, alarm configuration, reporting, and data export; (4) the OmniAlert mobile app for push notifications; and (5) accessories including probes, mounting hardware, and batteries. The system supports FCC and CE certification for North America and EU markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DriFi™: DriFi™ Restoration Monitoring Kit brand - includes G-4-C Gateway with cellular data service and 10 sensors in a custom padded carry case for flood and disaster recovery monitoring.
• HumiSense™

Products and services

• G-3 Gateway Internet gateway that collects data from wireless sensors and transmits to the OmniSense cloud via cellular, WiFi, or Ethernet; for building science, restoration, and facility monitoring professionals.
• G-4 Gateway Wireless gateway with Ethernet, WiFi, optional cellular, and optional GPS/GNSS for connecting OmniSense wireless sensors to the cloud; for remote monitoring installations requiring flexible connectivity.
• G-7 Wireless Air Quality Monitor and Gateway Combined wireless air quality monitor and gateway with Ethernet, WiFi, cellular connectivity, and optional GPS/GNSS; for indoor air quality and building environmental monitoring professionals.
• G-10 Gateway Lower-cost datalogging gateway with global cellular support and optional GPS/GNSS positioning; for cost-sensitive remote monitoring projects.
• S-100 Wireless T, %RH, WME Sensor Wireless temperature, humidity, and wood moisture content (WME) sensor with IP67 waterproof rating and 64K datalogging memory; for building science, restoration, and moisture intrusion monitoring professionals.
• S-2 Wireless Sensor Wireless sensor with two plug-in jacks for temperature and humidity channels plus a moisture content (WME) socket and 64K datalogging memory; for building diagnostics and environmental monitoring.
• S-4 Wireless Dual Channel T, %RH, WME Sensor Wireless dual-channel temperature, humidity, and moisture content sensor compatible with GE Protimeter HygroStick and QuickStick probes; for building forensics and restoration professionals using existing Protimeter hardware.
• S-6 Wireless AC Energy Meter Wireless AC energy meter that monitors energy usage on up to 15 circuits across one, two, or three phases; for facility energy management and building performance monitoring.
• S-14 Wireless Weather Monitor Wireless weather monitor measuring average and peak wind speed, wind direction, rainfall, and solar radiation; for environmental monitoring professionals and outdoor building applications.
• S-15 Wireless Flow Meter Wireless flow meter with garden hose threads for measuring liquid flow rates; for water leak detection, restoration, and building water management applications.
• S-17/S-27/S-29 Wireless Manometer (Differential Pressure Sensor) Wireless differential pressure (manometer) sensor for building pressurization with selectable ranges; for building science and HVAC professionals.
• S-18 Wireless Surface Condensation Sensor Wireless temperature, humidity, and surface temperature sensor with 64K datalogging memory and magnetic mount for detecting surface condensation; for building envelope and moisture monitoring.
• S-19 Wireless CO2 Sensor Wireless CO2 sensor measuring building CO2 levels from 0-2000 PPM with auto background calibration; for indoor air quality and ventilation monitoring professionals.
• S-25 Wireless Vibration Sensor Wireless 3-axis vibration sensor with ±2g range and peak hold accelerometer; for equipment condition and structural vibration monitoring.
• S-26 Wireless Ultrasonic Flow Meter Wireless ultrasonic flow meter for non-invasive measurement of liquid flow rates; for water management and leak detection applications.
• S-28 Wireless Cold Junction Compensated K Thermocouple Wireless cold-junction-compensated K-type thermocouple sensor with 0°C to 1023.75°C range; for high-temperature and industrial process monitoring.
• S-31 Wireless Smoke, Temperature, and Humidity Monitor Wireless smoke, temperature, and humidity monitor with NC/NO dry contact relay for continuous real-time smoke detection in HVAC ductwork; for facilities and critical environment monitoring.
• S-33 DustSense Wireless PM1.0/PM2.5/PM10 Aerosol Monitor DustSense wireless aerosol monitor for PM1.0, PM2.5, and PM10 particulate matter measurement; for indoor air quality and environmental health monitoring professionals.
• S-36 Wireless 4-20 mA Current Loop Sensor Wireless 4-20 mA current loop sensor for integrating industrial sensors with 4-20 mA outputs; for industrial and process monitoring applications.
• S-46 Wireless Linear Displacement Sensor Wireless linear displacement sensor for measuring position changes and movement; for structural, geotechnical, and equipment monitoring professionals.
• S-47 Wireless CO Sensor Wireless carbon monoxide sensor measuring building CO levels from 0-500 PPM; for indoor air quality and safety monitoring professionals.
• S-49 Wireless VOC Sensor Wireless volatile organic compound (VOC) sensor for indoor air quality monitoring; for environmental health and IAQ professionals.
• S-52 Wireless NO2 Nitrogen Dioxide Sensor Wireless nitrogen dioxide (NO2) sensor measuring building NO2 levels from 0-20 PPM; for indoor air quality and combustion-related emissions monitoring.
• DriFi Restoration Monitoring Kit Bundled restoration monitoring kit including G-4 cellular gateway and 10 sensors in a custom padded carry case; for water damage restoration contractors monitoring drying progress and documenting conditions for insurance purposes. Available in North American and EU versions.
• OmniSense Remote Monitoring Cloud Platform Cloud-based real-time monitoring platform accessible from any web browser on desktop, laptop, or mobile device; supports live data, offline datalogging mode, custom alarm thresholds, email/text/phone alerts, and PDF report generation. For OmniSense hardware customers requiring centralized environmental data access.
• OmniAlert Mobile App Free iOS and Android mobile app delivering push notifications when sensors go into alarm, return to normal, or when equipment goes offline; works with existing OmniSense accounts.
• OmniSense Monitoring Service Plans Subscription cloud monitoring service offering four plans with per-gateway, per-site, or cellular-included pricing ($20-$29.99/month), with credit card, prepaid, or NET 30 invoiced billing options; for OmniSense hardware customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15+ years battery life for maintenance-free operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Onset Computer Corporation (HOBO): Onset is the most direct competitor in wireless environmental data logging and remote monitoring. HOBO data loggers and the MX/UX/RX wireless sensor families compete head-to-head with OmniSense's S-series sensors and gateways for temperature, humidity, and environmental monitoring applications in building science and research.
• Monnit Corporation: Monnit is a leading IoT remote monitoring provider offering wireless sensors, gateways, and cloud monitoring across temperature, humidity, water detection, and air quality — directly overlapping with OmniSense's building/facility monitoring use cases and channel partner GTM.
• Sensaphone: Sensaphone offers remote monitoring systems for environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, water, power) targeted at critical infrastructure, vacant properties, and industrial facilities — a direct competitor in unoccupied-property and facility monitoring segments.
• Davis Instruments: Davis Instruments manufactures weather stations and wireless environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, wind, rainfall) that overlap with OmniSense's S-14 wireless weather monitor and broader environmental sensor portfolio.
• AKCP: AKCP specializes in environmental monitoring for data centers and critical facilities (temperature, humidity, water leak detection, air flow), directly competing with OmniSense's data center floor leak detection and critical environment monitoring use cases.
• Elpro (Berlinger & Co. / ELPRO): Elpro provides wireless temperature and environmental monitoring solutions for cold chain, pharma, and food/cold storage — directly comparable to OmniSense's Pacific Seafood cold storage use case and broader environmental monitoring portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Vaisala: Vaisala is a much larger incumbent in industrial and building environmental measurement (humidity, CO2, dewpoint, weather). Their viewLinc and HMP product lines serve overlapping building science and critical environment applications, though at a higher price/enterprise tier.
• Rotronic (Process Sensing Technologies): Rotronic is an established manufacturer of high-precision humidity, temperature, and differential pressure instrumentation used in building automation, pharma, and clean rooms — overlapping with OmniSense's humidity and WME sensors in critical environment use cases.
• Sensus (Xylem) / Metering: Xylem's metering and monitoring brands serve water utilities and industrial flow measurement markets — comparable to OmniSense's S-15/S-26 wireless flow meters and broader environmental monitoring capability, though at a much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Dri-Eaz (Legend Brands): Dri-Eaz manufactures dehumidifiers and restoration equipment used by OmniSense's target restoration contractor customers. OmniSense's S-5 wireless connectivity kit for Dri-Eaz i-Series dehumidifiers shows direct ecosystem integration with this peer, which both complements and could potentially displace OmniSense as a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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