iHaus

What iHaus does

iHaus AG (Unterföhring, Germany; founded 2013) is a privately-held manufacturer-independent IoT platform targeting the intersection of professional building automation (KNX) and consumer smart home ecosystems. Its core technology is a cloud-hosted platform that bridges the KNX cable-based building automation standard with IP- and wireless-IoT devices, exposing more than 7,000 devices from over 400 manufacturers (e.g., Philips Hue, Sonos, IKEA Tradfri, Bosch, Siemens, Tesla, SMA, VARTA, Netatmo, Nuki, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa) through a single control surface. The product surface comprises the iHaus Smart Building Platform, the consumer-facing iHaus Smart Living App (iOS/Android, free tier), the iHaus Pro server hardware for DIN-rail installation, the iHaus Cloud with German data hosting and Digital Twin-based remote access, and proprietary 'Smarte Rauchmelder' (smart smoke detectors) hardware.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market. On the consumer side, the Smart Living App is offered free as a product-led acquisition channel, with hardware and installation services monetized via the iHaus Webshop. On the B2B side, iHaus derives revenue from sales of the iHaus Pro Server, multi-year contract KNX integration projects with real estate developers (ISARIA Wohnbau, Bayerische Hausbau, Garbe Immobilien-Projekte), channel sales through the iHaus Certified Installer network (e.g., Claus Heinemann Elektroanlagen GmbH), and partnership-driven commercial deployments (e.g., Zumtobel in retail). Recurring revenue elements come from platform services for partners and subscription-style multi-year contracts for KNX integration tier.

Leadership is exercised by CEO Robert Klug (Vorstand) with Klaus Herbrich as Chairman of the Supervisory Board; Stephan von Appen is identified as COO in the leadership payload. The company is registered as a German Aktiengesellschaft (iHaus AG) at the Munich commercial register (HRB 204185). It is not publicly listed, has no disclosed parent, and shows no disclosed venture funding in the source data, consistent with a founder-managed or independently-held private company.

Name

iHaus

Legal name

iHaus AG

Website

https://ihaus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

iHaus AG is a German IoT platform company that bridges professional KNX building automation with consumer smart home devices, integrating 7,000+ devices from 400+ manufacturers. It serves real estate developers, certified installers, and homeowners via a freemium app, server hardware, and project-based integration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Building IoT Platform

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Home Automation System Design & Programming (HSAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Building Interoperability & Protocol Services (BACnet/Modbus/KNX Gateways) (BPABAGAM), Home Network/Wi‑Fi, Router & IoT Connectivity Setup (for Smart Home) (HSAHADAI), Smart Lighting & Automation Installation (HSAOAFAK), Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA), Home Networking & Connected Home Infrastructure (Wi‑Fi Mesh, Routers, Matter/Thread/Zigbee Bridges) (HSAPAQAG)

Keywords

• Smart building platform
• IoT integration solutions
• KNX building automation
• Home automation software
• Smart living services

Headquarters

HQ city

Unterföhring

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Smart Living App: The Smart Living App is provided free to consumers for basic functionality, serving as a customer acquisition tool that drives adoption of KNX integration and hardware purchases.
2. iHaus Server Hardware: Sale of compact server hardware for professional installation within standard electrical installations or KNX systems.
3. Professional Installation Services: Installation services for smart home devices provided through certified installer partners. Also includes installation services for Smart Home devices via the web shop.
4. Webshop Transactions: E-commerce sales of smart home hardware and devices through the iHaus online shop.
5. Platform Services for Partners: B2B platform services for project developers, real estate companies, and commercial partners enabling digital business models and smart building solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

iHaus operates an IoT platform that bridges the professional KNX building automation standard with consumer IoT devices and services. The platform connects over 7,000 devices from 400+ manufacturers through cable (KNX), wireless, and IP-based protocols, and is delivered via the iHaus Smart Living App (free consumer mobile app), the iHaus Pro Server hardware, cloud-based Smart Living Services, and supporting smart home products such as wireless Smarte Rauchmelder smoke detectors. The company sells hardware, professional installation, and B2B platform partner services to real estate developers, certified installers, and commercial building operators, primarily in the DACH region.

Product overview

iHaus is a German IoT platform company offering three interconnected solutions: the iHaus Smart Building Platform for enterprise/professional building automation, the iHaus Smart Living App for consumer smart home control, and the iHaus Pro Server as hardware for building control. The platform connects over 7,000 devices from 400+ manufacturers using KNX, IP, and IoT protocols. The Digital Service Circle processes device data into automated services. iHaus also operates a webshop and certified installer program. The company connects smart building technology with IoT systems spanning smart lighting, audio, EV management, energy storage, security, and convenience applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mynido: Smart Living residential settlement project developed by iHaus and ISARIA Wohnbau in Karlsfeld near Munich, comprising 29 single-family houses and approximately 60 condominiums with smart home functions.
• iHaus Pro

Products and services

• iHaus Smart Building Platform Core IoT platform that bridges the KNX professional building automation standard with consumer and commercial IoT devices, enabling interoperability, unified control, and the Digital Service Circle data automation for real estate developers, installers, architects, and commercial partners.
• iHaus Smart Living App Free consumer mobile application (iOS/Android) that turns a smartphone or tablet into a personal smart home hub, enabling unified control of devices from multiple manufacturers, scene automation, voice control via Amazon Alexa, and remote access via the iHaus cloud.
• iHaus Pro Server Compact server hardware installed in standard electrical installations or KNX systems on a top-hat rail, acting as the intelligent core of a digital building and enabling the iHaus Pro commercial application suite for monitoring sensor data across retail shops and office buildings.
• Smarte Rauchmelder (Smart Smoke Detectors) Wireless smart smoke detectors sold under the iHaus Smarte Rauchmelder brand, capable of measuring room temperature and integrating with the iHaus platform for real-time smoke and fire notifications plus automated response actions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smart Living settlement achieved in Karlsfeld with 29 houses and ~60 apartments delivered during construction phase
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration15 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• ISARIA WohnbauflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Strategic partnership for Germany's first Smart Living residential settlement 'mynido' in Karlsfeld near Munich. 29 single-family houses and ~60 condominiums were equipped with iHaus Smart Living packages and KNX building automation during construction phase.
• Heinemann (Claus Heinemann Elektroanlagen GmbH)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner for KNX integration and building automation. Won Smart Living Professional Award 2020 together with iHaus for their collaborative solution in the residential construction category.
• Bayerische HausbaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for high-quality residential construction projects in Munich integrating iHaus technology for smart building capabilities.
• Garbe Immobilien-Projekte GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for residential projects in Hamburg incorporating iHaus smart building technology for intelligent platform integration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Crestron Electronics: US-based broad incumbent in commercial and high-end residential AV and building automation, offering control systems, touch panels, and integration platforms. Comparable as a professional installer-led smart-building platform, though focused on larger commercial projects.
• Schneider Electric: Global broad-line provider of building automation, energy management, and electrical solutions including KNX-compatible products (Wiser, SpaceLogic). Overlaps with iHaus at the commercial/light-commercial smart-building layer but at much larger scale and portfolio breadth.

Emerging players

• Home Assistant: Open-source home automation platform with broad device integration and strong privacy/community positioning. Comparable on interoperability breadth and data-local architecture, though community-led rather than professionally installed.
• Hubitat: US-based smart home hub vendor with local-processing architecture and broad device compatibility (Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter, Lutron). Comparable as a manufacturer-independent local smart home hub, though without iHaus's KNX professional channel.

Direct peers

• DigitalSTROM: German smart home platform using powerline-based communication to integrate household devices and building automation. Comparable DACH-focused integration platform addressing fragmented smart-home protocols for installers and end consumers.
• Loxone: Austrian-headquartered provider of integrated smart home and building automation solutions, including a proprietary automation server and ecosystem. Directly competes with iHaus in KNX-adjacent home and light-commercial automation across the DACH region.
• tado°: Munich-based smart home climate control company offering smart thermostats, heating, and AC controls integrated with major smart home ecosystems. Comparable German origin, DACH focus, and IoT integration model, though narrower in scope than iHaus.
• mediola: German smart home hub vendor offering cross-protocol gateways that connect KNX, EnOcean, ZigBee, Z-Wave, and other devices to a unified app. Closely comparable to iHaus on manufacturer-independent integration and DACH installer channel.
• Gira: German manufacturer of KNX-based building automation systems (sensors, actuators, control panels) used by professional installers in residential and commercial projects. Highly comparable to iHaus's professional installer channel and KNX integration focus.

Others

• KNX Association: Governing body for the KNX building automation standard. Not a competitor but the standards organisation iHaus depends on; its roadmap and adoption of KNX IoT / Matter bridges directly affects iHaus's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iHaus_AG
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIy3W9rj1j4CSIzZNIwx_hQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ihaus.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ihaus-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/ihaus.smart.home/?hl=de

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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