What Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc. does

Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc. is a Carlsbad, California-based designer and manufacturer of wireless security sensors and home automation devices, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) since the August 2015 acquisition for approximately $12.4 million plus incentive-based consideration. The company has over 20 years of wireless RF engineering experience and develops more than 25 issued and pending patents covering proprietary protocols such as ClearSky encrypted RF. Product lines span three frequency families — sub-1GHz at 319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, and 433 MHz — plus Z-Wave, Z-Wave Plus, Z-Wave Long Range, and ZigBee, covering door/window contacts, pet-immune PIR motion detectors (up to 85 lbs), flood and freeze sensors, garage door tilt sensors, smoke/CO audio listeners, smart thermostats, light switches, sirens, and panic buttons. Compatible receivers include Honeywell, 2GIG, Interlogix, Qolsys, DSC, and GE panels on the professional side and SmartThings, Vera, HomeSeer, Hubitat, Home Assistant, Ezlo, and Amazon on the DIY side. In 2022 Ecolink launched the industry's first Z-Wave Long Range certified device.

The company operates three distribution channels. First, a Professional Security channel that sells through a direct Pro Dealer Portal and a network of third-party security product distributors following the UTC/Interlogix exit. Second, a DIY Home Automation & Security channel that sells Z-Wave and ZigBee products through Amazon and online retailers targeting consumers using mainstream smart home hubs. Third, a Custom Design & Manufacturing (OEM) channel offering everything from private labeling to full turnkey custom RF protocol ecosystems; named OEM partners include Pella (Insynctive), Ingersoll Rand/Schlage (Nexia-compatible wireless devices), Fluent Home (custom encrypted protocol serving 60,000+ subscribers), and historically Interlogix/UTC as exclusive distribution partner for residential and commercial security.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees. Pricing is quote-based for OEM and bulk professional orders; DIY products are transacted at standard retail price points through Amazon and dealer channels. The CEO is Michael Lamb, who founded the company and led it through the UEI acquisition. Ecolink has developed over 500 wireless products and shipped millions of units cumulatively, holding UL, FCC, IC, and ETL certifications across its commercial sensor portfolio.

Name

Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc.

Legal name

Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc.

Website

https://discoverecolink.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecolink designs and manufactures wireless security sensors and home automation devices — door/window contacts, pet-immune motion detectors, flood and freeze sensors, thermostats, and sirens — across Z-Wave, ZigBee, and proprietary sub-1GHz protocols. It serves professional security dealers, DIY consumers via Amazon, and OEM partners including Pella, Schlage, and formerly Interlogix.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlsbad

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wireless Security Sensors: Sale of wireless sensors including door/window contacts, motion detectors, flood/freeze sensors, garage door tilt sensors, and fire/CO detectors to professional security dealers and DIY consumers
2. Home Automation Devices: Sale of Z-Wave and Zigbee smart home devices including thermostats, light switches, and garage controllers through DIY retail and professional channels
3. OEM Custom Design & Manufacturing: Custom product development and manufacturing services for brand partners ranging from private labeling to full turnkey custom protocol wireless ecosystems
4. Distribution and Reseller Sales: Products sold through distribution partners to professional security dealers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ecolink designs, develops, and manufactures wireless security sensors (door/window contacts, motion detectors, flood/freeze sensors, smoke/CO audio detectors, garage door tilt sensors) and home automation devices (Z-Wave/Zigbee thermostats, light switches, sirens, garage controllers) using proprietary RF protocols. The company serves three channels: Professional Security dealers, DIY consumers, and OEM brand partners requiring custom wireless product development and private-label manufacturing.

Product overview

Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc. is a leading developer of wireless security and smart home technology with over 20 years of wireless engineering expertise. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC), headquartered in Carlsbad, California. Ecolink offers three primary distribution channels: Professional Security (pro dealers), DIY Home Automation & Security (consumers), and Custom Design & Manufacturing (OEM partners). The product portfolio spans multiple wireless protocols including Z-Wave Plus, Z-Wave Long Range, ZigBee, and Sub-1 GHz frequencies (319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, 433 MHz). Key products include pet immune PIR motion detectors (WST-742, WST-741, WST-740, WST-702), door/window sensors, garage door tilt sensors, flood/freeze sensors, Firefighter smoke/CO audio sensors, smart thermostats (TBZ500), light switches, sirens, and the first Z-Wave Long Range certified Garage Controller. Ecolink also provides private-label/OEM products for Interlogix, Pella (Insynctive), Ingersoll Rand (Schlage), and Fluent Home. The company has developed over 500 wireless products and holds more than 25 issued and pending patents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WST-742 Pet Immune PIR Motion Detector (345 MHz) Wireless pet immune passive infrared motion detector for professional 345 MHz alarm panels (Honeywell and 2GIG), with up to 85 lbs pet immunity, 40x40 ft coverage, hidden Fresnel lens, and 5-year battery life.
• Z-Wave Long Range Garage Controller (GDZW7-LR) Z-Wave Long Range garage door controller providing remote status and control of legacy garage door operators with up to 2200 feet line-of-sight, UL 325 Certified.
• TBZ500 Z-Wave Smart Thermostat Z-Wave Plus smart thermostat for professional dealers compatible with major security panels and HVAC systems, supporting 2-stage heating/cooling and 3-stage heat pump heating.
• Z-Wave Long Range Door/Window Sensor (DWZW8-ECO) Z-Wave Long Range door/window sensor with up to 1100 FT line-of-sight transmission, 3-year battery life on CR2450 coin cell.
• Firefighter Z-Wave Plus Smoke/CO Audio Sensor (FF-ZWAVE5-ECO) Z-Wave smoke/CO audio listener that detects T3 (smoke) and T4 (CO) alarm tones from existing UL detectors and forwards to Z-Wave networks, with up to 5-year battery life.
• Z-Wave Plus Flood/Freeze Sensor with Probe (FLF-ZWAVE5) Z-Wave Plus flood and freeze detection sensor with external 36-inch probe, freeze alerts at 41°F, restores at 45°F.
• Ecolink 700 Series Z-Wave Siren/Notification Device (ISZW7-ECO) Pluggable Z-Wave siren/notification device with 105dB output, 30 built-in sounds, custom SD-card sounds, S2 Security Encryption, and 24-hour battery backup.
• Z-Wave Plus Light Switches (Rocker and Toggle) Wireless motorized light switches installed over existing switches in one minute without electrical wiring, available in rocker and toggle styles, battery powered.
• ZigBee Product Line (Door/Window Sensor, PIR Motion Detector, Flood Sensor, FireFighter Audio Detector) Family of ZigBee-certified wireless sensors and detectors including door/window sensor, PIR motion detector with 85 lbs pet immunity, flood sensor, and FireFighter smoke/CO audio detector for DIY smart home users.
• Z-Wave Plus Chime Plug-in Z-Wave Plus siren/chime with configurable chime, siren, or chime+siren modes; acts as Z-Wave Plus network repeater.
• ClearSky Encrypted Door/Window, Recessed Door, and Motion Occupancy Sensors (CS-202, CS-222, CS-732) Family of sensors using Ecolink's proprietary ClearSky encrypted wireless protocol, including door/window, recessed door, and motion occupancy sensors for professional security dealers.
• Ecolink Outdoor Door/Gate Sensor (WST-242) IP56-rated outdoor wireless door/gate sensor for outdoor security applications, with 3 inch magnet gap, wide operating temp range, and up to 10-year battery life.
• Ecolink Long Range Wireless Sensor (TX-E251, 319.5 MHz) Crystal-based long-range wireless sensor for 319.5 MHz panels with maximum RF power, 10-year battery life, and UL 634 certification.
• Ecolink 8 Zone Wireless Module (WST-802) Wireless module converting up to 8 hardwired contacts into wireless zones, battery powered with 10-year battery life, ETL Listed.
• Custom Design & Manufacturing (OEM) Services Custom product development service ranging from simple private branding to full turnkey custom protocol wireless ecosystem design and manufacturing, including RF design, firmware development, and manufacturing for brand partners.
• Insynctive Wireless Smart Home System (Pella) Wireless smart home system developed for Pella Corporation providing security, comfort and convenience for windows, doors, and garage applications. Includes window/door/deadbolt sensors, garage sensors, and motorized blinds/shades.
• Schlage Wireless Security Line (Ingersoll Rand) Professional grade security wireless devices developed for Ingersoll Rand/Schlage, compatible with the Nexia Connected home gateway under a multi-year agreement.
• Fluent Encrypted Protocol Sensors (Fluent Home) Custom Fluent brand wireless encrypted protocol and professional security grade sensors developed for Fluent Home, compatible with Fluent's connected home and security touch panel.
• Interlogix Branded Wireless Sensors OEM wireless sensors supplied for Interlogix (UTC Fire & Security), distributed exclusively through Interlogix sales channels for residential and commercial security customers. Products installed at over 5 million locations in North America.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products compatible with all major alarm panel manufacturers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Interlogix (UTC Fire & Security)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 March 2016Exclusive distribution agreement signed March 10, 2016 for Ecolink sensors to be distributed exclusively through all Interlogix sales channels within the residential and commercial security segment. Interlogix is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.
• Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2015Universal Electronics Inc. acquired Ecolink Intelligent Technology in August 2015 for approximately $12.4 million in cash plus incentive-based consideration. Ecolink operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of UEI (NASDAQ: UEIC), leveraging UEI's global resources, manufacturing capabilities, and Designovation team.
• Pella CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2014Ecolink designed, developed, and produced the Insynctive wireless smart home system for Pella Corporation, providing security, comfort and convenience for windows, doors, and garage applications. Includes window/door/deadbolt sensors, garage sensors, and motorized blinds/shades.
• Fluent HomeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2014Multi-year agreement to develop custom Fluent brand wireless encrypted protocol as well as professional security grade sensors compatible with Fluent's connected home and security touch panel. Fluent serves 60,000 customers and installs 15,000 systems annually.
• Ingersoll Rand (Schlage)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2012Multi-year agreement to design, develop and produce Schlage line of professional grade security wireless devices compatible with Nexia Connected home gateway.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ring (Amazon): Ring offers integrated DIY home security systems (contact sensors, motion detectors, alarm base stations) under the Amazon ecosystem. While Ecolink sells standalone sensors through Amazon, Ring competes in the same DIY consumer end-market with bundled software and monitoring services.
• SimpliSafe: SimpliSafe sells end-to-end DIY home security systems with proprietary wireless sensors, base stations, and 24/7 monitoring. Competes in the same residential DIY/SMB security category but offers a vertically-integrated subscription-based model rather than standalone sensors.
• Vivint Smart Home: Vivint provides integrated smart home and security systems with professionally installed sensors, smart locks, thermostats, and lighting controls. Operates in the same professionally-installed smart home/security end-market as Ecolink's pro dealer channel, with a vertically-integrated service-based business model.
• Honeywell Home (Resideo): Resideo (spun out of Honeywell) manufactures the Lyric, Lynx Touch, and Vista series security panels at 345 MHz, the dominant incumbent in the professional security market. Ecolink designs compatible 345 MHz sensors for Honeywell receivers and also serves Honeywell as an OEM customer — making it a complementary supplier and adjacent peer.

Direct peers

• Qolsys (Johnson Controls): Qolsys manufactures wireless security panels and sensors in the professional and DIY channels. Ecolink explicitly produces 319.5 MHz products compatible with Qolsys panels, positioning it as both a compatible peer and a complementary sensor supplier in the same market segment.
• DSC (Johnson Controls): DSC manufactures professional security panels and wireless sensors at 433 MHz. Ecolink explicitly designs 433 MHz compatible products (e.g., WST-740, WST-220, WST-100) for DSC receivers, making it a directly competing/complementary sensor supplier in the professional security channel.
• GoControl / Linear (Nortek): Linear/Nortek's GoControl brand produces Z-Wave smart home and security sensors for the DIY market, directly overlapping Ecolink's DIY Home Automation channel in door/window, motion, and light-switch categories. Both brands are widely listed on SmartThings/Vera-compatible ecosystems.
• 2GIG (Nortek Security & Control): 2GIG manufactures wireless security panels and sensors, including the GoControl line of Z-Wave devices. Ecolink explicitly designs products compatible with 2GIG 345 MHz receivers, making it a direct channel partner and competing supplier in the same professional security sensor category.

Others

• Lutron Electronics: Lutron is a leading manufacturer of smart lighting controls (Caseta, RA, etc.) including dimmers, switches, and shades. While not a direct sensor competitor, it operates in the same smart home automation end-market and competes for shelf-space and installer mind-share with Ecolink's Z-Wave switch and automation products.

Emerging players

• Enerwave Home Automation: Enerwave manufactures Z-Wave wireless switches, dimmers, sensors, and plug-in modules for the smart home and DIY automation market. Directly overlaps Ecolink's Z-Wave light switch, sensor, and home automation product lines for DIY consumers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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