What INSPINIA Technology does

INSPINIA Technology s.r.o is a Czech-registered smart home and building automation vendor, operating as a joint venture between Astrum Technology and ELKO EP/iNELS since November 2023. The company designs and distributes an ecosystem of touch-panel controllers (4-inch Retro/SQ, 8-inch SQ, 10-inch SQ), luxury glass-and-aluminum keypads, a Mini Server gateway, AirLink AC gateway, and a family of protocol add-on modules (KNX, Modbus, BACnet, iNELS, BTicino SCS, Zigbee, VRF). The software stack is anchored by SkyPlatform, a cloud-based flow-based configuration and management environment that enables remote commissioning, monitoring and firmware management, and by the SkyThings mobile application for unified end-user control of HVAC, lighting, security, multimedia and intercom. Manufacturing is conducted through ELKO EP's Industry 4.0 facility in Holešov, Czech Republic, which employs 250 professionals.

INSPINIA serves residential developers, hospitality operators and commercial building owners through three primary use-case segments — Residential Smart Home, Hospitality, and Commercial Buildings — with project references including Four Points by Sheraton (Istanbul), Marriott İzmir, Sheraton Residences (Istanbul), Flame Tower (Baku), Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital (Dubai), Qatar Foundation, Elivi Hotel (Greece) and Amarande Hotel (Cyprus). Differentiators emphasized in source material are protocol-agnostic interoperability (KNX, Modbus, BACnet, iNELS, Zigbee, MQTT, VRF) plus compatibility with named brands including ABB, Jung, Legrand/BTicino, Shelly, Google Home and Apple Home, enabling integrators to consolidate control without vendor lock-in.

The business model is hardware-led, monetized through a B2B certified partner channel organized into Dealer, Distributor and Branch tiers, with quote-based pricing via the b2b.inspinia.eu portal, an up-to-80% MSRP discount for partner demo/showroom units, and a free SkyPlatform tier augmented by paid advanced features and a Product License SKU for BMS point expansion and HVAC/VRF control. Distribution spans 200+ active dealers across 50+ countries with 100K+ products installed cumulatively.

Name

INSPINIA Technology

Legal name

Inspinia Technology s.r.o

Website

https://inspinia.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INSPINIA Technology is a Czech-based joint venture with ELKO EP/iNELS that builds multi-protocol smart building and home automation hardware (touch panels, keypads, gateways) and the SkyPlatform cloud platform, sold through a 200+ dealer channel across 50+ countries serving hospitality, residential and commercial projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls) (IMAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration (HSAOANAD), Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Outlets, Panels) (HSAPAQAC), Smart Appliance & Energy Management Integration (HSAHADAG), Smart Lighting Control (Switches, Dimmers, Scenes) Integration (HSAOANAF)

Keywords

• Smart building automation
• Home automation systems
• Building management systems
• KNX integration
• HVAC VRF control

Headquarters

HQ city

Holesov

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of physical automation hardware including touch panels (INS4, INS8, INS10), keypads, Mini Servers, AirLink gateways, BMS/VRF modules, and intercom devices through a B2B partner channel model.
2. SkyPlatform Cloud Platform: SkyPlatform is offered free of charge for configuration and management. Some advanced features or services may be subject to fees.
3. Partner Program Revenue: Partners purchase products at discounted rates (up to 80% off MSRP for demo/showroom items) and resell to end customers. Project-based pricing through the B2B portal with quote-based sales process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

INSPINIA Technology manufactures smart home and building automation hardware, including touchscreen control panels (4", 8", 10"), keypads, Mini Servers, AirLink air conditioning gateways, intercom devices, and multi-protocol add-on modules (KNX, Modbus, BACnet, Zigbee, iNELS, Bticino SCS, VRF). The company complements its hardware with SkyPlatform, a cloud-based configuration and management platform, and the SkyThings mobile application for unified control of HVAC/VRF, lighting, security, multimedia, shading, and intercom systems across residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.

Product overview

INSPINIA Technology offers a comprehensive smart building and home automation ecosystem comprising hardware touch panels (INS4, INS8, INS10 in Retro and SQ variants), keypads, servers and gateways (Mini Server, AirLink), and interface add-on modules (BMS, VRF, KNX, Modbus, BACnet, iNELS, Zigbee). The software platform includes SkyPlatform for cloud-based configuration and management, SkyThings mobile app for unified device control, and Inspinia Visualization for dashboard interfaces. Solutions span home automation, building management systems (BMS), hospitality automation, and intercom systems, supporting multi-protocol integration with KNX, Modbus, BACnet, Zigbee, iNELS, and major VRF/HVAC brands. The ecosystem is designed for residential, hospitality, and commercial applications across 50+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkyThings: Official mobile app by INSPINIA Technology offering unified, intuitive app that connects and manages every aspect of smart homes and smart buildings.
• SkyPlatform

Products and services

• SkyPlatform Cloud-enabled configuration and management environment serving as the operational backbone for Inspinia smart buildings and homes, with flow-based interface for complex configurations, multi-protocol support, remote commissioning, monitoring, firmware management, and rule-based automation.
• SkyThings Mobile App Unified mobile application for iOS and Android connecting and managing all aspects of smart homes and smart buildings, including HVAC/VRF, lighting, security, and multimedia control, with TLS/SSL encryption, role-based permissions, and multi-factor authentication.
• Inspinia Visualization Unified touch panel dashboard interface for controlling lighting, climate, security, multimedia, intercom, and surveillance cameras, with customizable dashboards, scenario automation, security monitoring, concierge services, and QR code-based cloud pairing.
• INS4 Retro Touch (4 Retro MiniTouch) Wi-Fi-enabled 4-inch retrofit touchscreen panel with Linux OS, ARM A7 1.2GHz processor, 480x480 IPS display, built-in temperature and humidity sensors, haptic feedback, RGB LED bars, MEMS microphones, supporting up to 1000 BMS points.
• INS4 SQ Touch Premium 4-inch room controller with vivid touchscreen and integrated humidity and temperature sensors for sophisticated room management.
• INS8 SQ Touch 8-inch touch panel for smart home control, integrating with KNX, Modbus, Zigbee, and VRF systems for intuitive management of lighting, climate, security, and multimedia.
• INS10 SQ Touch

Quantifiable outcome

• Remote commissioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management across multiple sites enabled by SkyPlatform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ELKO EP / iNELScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023INSPINIA is a joint venture company of Astrum Technology and ELKO EP/iNELS. ELKO EP's production facility in Holešov, Czech Republic serves as the manufacturing base. The partnership enables deep vertical integration of products, combining R&D, production, and system architecture. iNELS wireless technology is fully integrated with Inspinia's SkyPlatform and touch panels.
• ABBflagshipTechnology or IntegrationABB actuators and keypads integrated with Inspinia 8" SQ KNX Touch Panels at Sheraton Residences Istanbul and Marriott İzmir. The touch panel serves as the central hub for ABB automation components in hospitality deployments.
• JungcoreTechnology or IntegrationInspinia integrates seamlessly with Jung KNX systems at Flame Tower (Baku, Azerbaijan), offering full compatibility with 1st generation touch panels for lighting, climate, and building system automation.
• Legrand / BTicinocoreTechnology or IntegrationInspinia partners with Legrand to deliver full home automation solutions integrating BTicino SCS products such as actuators and keypads. The SCS Add-on enhances system functionality while security integration is achieved via panel I/O ports.
• ShellycoreTechnology or IntegrationFull integration partnership with Shelly, combining Shelly Plus + Gen3 Wi-Fi devices with Inspinia's platform. Users can control Shelly devices alongside KNX products from a single app, creating customized scenes and automated schedules. Enables enhanced energy monitoring through Shelly plugs.
• iNELS WirelesscoreTechnology or IntegrationiNELS Wireless ecosystem (switches, sensors, thermostats, dimmers, shading modules) fully integrated with INSPINIA via SkyPlatform using eLAN-RF-103 or eLAN-RF-204 gateways. Wireless devices function as native Inspinia components with cross-protocol automation support.
• LG (VRF Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationInspinia Mini Server and 8" SQ Touch Panels integrated with LG VRF indoor units. 4 Mevsim Istanbul project controls 1342 LG VRF units; Sunflower Villas integrates 268 LG VRF units with Zigbee solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lutron Electronics: Global leader in lighting controls and shading with strong smart-home and commercial automation presence. Directly comparable to Inspinia on lighting control integration, keypad aesthetics, and premium residential/hospitality deployments.
• Savant Systems: Premium smart home automation vendor with touch panels, lighting, climate, and entertainment control. Competes head-to-head with Inspinia's luxury SQ Keypad and INS-series touch panels in high-end residential and hospitality projects.
• Crestron Electronics: US-based provider of touch panels, control processors, and unified smart home/building automation platforms. Directly competes with Inspinia's touch panels, keypads, and Mini Server across residential and commercial installations globally.
• Control4 (Snap One): Specialist in residential and light-commercial smart home automation with touch panels, remotes, and a unified control platform. Closely aligned with Inspinia's residential-focused offering and certified-installer channel model.

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: Major electrical and digital building infrastructure company with BTicino home automation products. Both a partner (BTicino SCS add-on integration) and competitor in residential and hospitality smart-building markets, particularly in Europe.
• Siemens Building Technologies: Major BMS, HVAC, and building security incumbent. Competes in commercial/institutional building automation where Siemens' Desigo platform is often pre-specified; Inspinia partners with Siemens at the device level while also vying for the same project slots.
• Schneider Electric: Global BMS and energy management incumbent offering EcoStruxure across commercial buildings. Competes with Inspinia on large commercial tenders where Schneider's full-stack BMS is typically the default specification.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global building management incumbent with BMS, HVAC controls, security, and energy optimisation offerings. Competes with Inspinia on large commercial and hospitality deployments where Honeywell's installed base drives specifications.
• ABB Smart Buildings: Diversified industrial and building automation giant with KNX-based controls, actuators, and BMS solutions. Both partner and competitor to Inspinia — ABB components integrate with Inspinia panels but ABB also offers competing control stacks for large commercial projects.

Emerging players

• Shelly (Allterco): Fast-growing Wi-Fi smart-home device maker with broad integration partnerships including Inspinia. Adjacent competitor in residential IoT, particularly for retrofit and DIY-leaning integrators, and overlapping in the European market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@InspiniaTechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inspinia

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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