What Perenio does

Perenio IoT spol s r.o. is a Czech Republic-based technology company founded in 2018 that designs and sells an integrated smart home and office IoT ecosystem, operating as a brand within the ASBISC Enterprises PLC group (a Cyprus-domiciled diversified technology conglomerate). The portfolio centers on the Perenio Smart mobile app and a Control Gateway hub that unifies ZigBee 3.0 sensors (door/window, motion, smoke, leak), Wi-Fi cameras, smart plugs, IR remotes, a multifunction IoT router, and a growing Smart Health line of UV-C disinfection lamps and an EU MDR-certified cold plasma emitter. Cloud infrastructure is hosted in Germany for GDPR compliance, and the system integrates with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit/Siri, and Yandex Alice.

The business model is primarily direct-to-consumer hardware sales through nine localized European e-commerce storefronts (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, and an EU-wide site), complemented by a paid subscription tier inside the Perenio Smart app and a B2B platform-licensing motion targeting telecom operators through a 2020 flagship partnership with Tuya Smart. Products are positioned at accessible price points (€19-€199) with deep promotional discounting, and customer segments split between residential homeowners and small business offices as primary markets, with hotels, telecom operators, and country-house owners as secondary segments.

Perenio differentiates through single-app interoperability across its proprietary devices and Tuya-powered third-party devices, modular gateway-based expansion, and a European regulatory posture (GDPR cloud, CE/RoHS/EAC certifications). The company is privately held and parent-financed, with no external venture funding disclosed and no published revenue figures.

Name

Perenio

Legal name

Perenio IoT spol s r.o.

Website

https://perenio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Perenio is a Czech IoT company, backed by ASBISC Enterprises PLC, that sells a smart home and office ecosystem of ZigBee and Wi-Fi sensors, cameras, smart plugs, and UV disinfection devices managed through the Perenio Smart app and sold D2C across nine European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Home IoT Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Home Hubs, Controllers & Voice Assistants (HSAPAQAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Security & Access Control (Cameras, Alarms, Smart Locks) (HSAPAQAB), Home Networking & Connected Home Infrastructure (Wi‑Fi Mesh, Routers, Matter/Thread/Zigbee Bridges) (HSAPAQAG), Smart Home Hubs & Controllers Retail (CRACAGAA)

Keywords

• Smart home devices
• IoT sensors
• Home security systems
• UV disinfection lamps
• Smart home automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ricany

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Device Sales: One-time sales of smart home IoT devices including sensors, cameras, gateways, routers, power links, and UV lamps. Products sold through e-commerce and retail channels.
2. App Subscriptions (Paid Subscriptions): Perenio Smart app offers Paid Subscriptions for premium content and services. Subscriptions automatically renew until cancelled, with users notified of price changes. Free trial periods available for certain subscriptions.
3. B2B Platform Licensing: Perenio IoT router and platform offered to telecom operators for bundling with their services, enabling operators to become Smart Home solution providers. Partnership with Tuya Smart platform for expanded device ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Perenio designs, develops, and sells a unified IoT smart home and office ecosystem comprising ZigBee and Wi-Fi hardware devices (control gateways, security sensors, indoor cameras, smart plugs, IR remotes, UV disinfection lamps) along with a proprietary mobile application for remote monitoring, automation scenarios, and push notifications. The platform integrates with major voice assistants and offers a German-hosted cloud infrastructure compliant with GDPR.

Product overview

Perenio IoT is a smart home and office ecosystem consisting of the Perenio Smart mobile app, the Control Gateway as the central hub, and a range of ZigBee and Wi-Fi connected devices. The product portfolio includes security devices (Door & Window Sensor, Motion Sensor, Smoke Sensor, Leak Sensor), video surveillance cameras (Indoor Motor Camera, Indoor Fixed Camera), smart controls (Power Link, Power Link Wi-Fi, Mini Relay, Red Atom IR Remote Control, IoT Router Elegance), and health products (Portable UV Lamp Mini Indigo, UV Lightsaber, Ionic Shield). All devices connect through the Control Gateway or directly via Wi-Fi to the mobile app, enabling remote monitoring, push notifications, and automated scenarios. The system supports voice assistants including Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit/Siri, Google Assistant, and Yandex Alice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Perenio Smart: Mobile application for controlling smart home and office devices
• Perenio IoT

Products and services

• Control Gateway (PEACG01) Central ZigBee/Wi-Fi hub that unites operation of all Perenio devices, collects sensor data, and notifies users via the mobile app when devices are activated. Regular price €99.
• Smart Security Kit (PEKIT01) All-in-one security bundle for homes and small offices including a Control Gateway and motion, door/window, smoke, and leak sensors that detect emergencies and send push notifications to the smartphone. Regular price €199.
• Door & Window Sensor (PECWS01) ZigBee sensor that detects the opening of doors and windows and sends instant notifications to the smartphone via the Control Gateway. Price €19.
• Motion Sensor (PECMS01) PIR-based sensor detecting movement of thermal objects up to 6 meters away with a 110-degree viewing angle. Price €21.
• Smoke Sensor (PECSS01) Photoelectric smoke detector that reacts to visible smoke particles at early flameless stage and alerts with a built-in siren up to 85 dB. Price €39.
• Leak Sensor (PECLS01) Water leak detector sensitive to flooding from 1.5mm water level, capable of standalone operation with sound/light alarms and IP67 waterproof rating. Price €44.90.
• Indoor Motor Camera (PEIRC01) Wi-Fi camera with 350-degree rotation and 120-degree tilt, featuring 11 infrared LEDs for night vision and remote pan/tilt control via the mobile app. Regular price €75.
• Indoor Fixed Camera (PEIFC01) Fixed-position Wi-Fi camera with 8 infrared LEDs for night vision, supporting live video streaming and motion-triggered recording. Regular price €59.
• Power Link Smart Plug (PEHPL01 / PEHPL02 / PEHPL10) Smart plug (white PEHPL01, black PEHPL02, Wi-Fi PEHPL10) with Bluetooth/ZigBee or Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control of appliances, energy consumption monitoring, and scheduling via the mobile app. Price €39.
• Red Atom IR Remote Control (PETRA01) Universal infrared remote control that replaces multiple IR remotes for TV, speakers, air conditioners, and other appliances via the Perenio app. Price €20.
• Mini Relay (PEHWE20) Compact ZigBee relay device for controlling electrical devices through the Perenio ecosystem.
• Multifunction IoT Router Elegance (PEJIR01) Smart router combining Wi-Fi router and smart home control center functions, with built-in 6-hour battery, 3G/4G/5G SIM slot, dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, and support for 100+ smart devices. A telecom-specific variant integrates the Tuya Smart platform for bundling with operator services.
• Portable UV Lamp Mini Indigo (PEMUV01 / PEMUV02) Portable UV disinfection lamp for local sanitization with countdown timer, using short-wave ultraviolet radiation at 260-275 nm. Available in white and black variants for home, office, hotel, car, and garage use.
• Smart UV Disinfection Kit UV Lightsaber (PEKUV01) Large UV lamp with remote control via the free mobile app for remote disinfection of indoor air and surfaces using ultraviolet and ozone.
• Perenio Smart Mobile Application Proprietary iOS/Android mobile application that serves as the central control interface for all Perenio devices, enabling remote monitoring, scenario creation, push notifications, energy monitoring, and integration with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and Yandex Alice. Available with optional paid subscription tiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average burglary damage €2,750 vs Door Sensor price €19
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Tuya SmartflagshipTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2020Perenio partnered with Tuya Smart, a global AI+IoT platform, to offer telecom operators a version of IoT Router Elegance with Tuya Smart platform integration. This enables users to connect and control a wide range of Tuya-powered smart devices including sensors, relays, lamps, taps, shutters, kettles, humidifiers, coffee machines, vacuum cleaners, and surveillance cameras from a single Perenio application. The partnership supports Perenio's goal of creating an open building management ecosystem accessible to individual users and entire cities. Perenio and Tuya planned to present this project at MWC2020 in Barcelona.
• ASBISC Enterprises PLCcoreOthersASBISC Enterprises PLC (1 Iapetou Street, Agios Athanasios, 4101 Limassol, Cyprus) is identified as one of the controllers and responsible for personal data processing in Perenio's privacy policy, along with PRESTIGIO PLAZA LIMITED.
• PRESTIGIO PLAZA LIMITEDcoreOthersPRESTIGIO PLAZA LIMITED (1 Iapeto Street, Agios Athanasios, 4101 Limassol, Cyprus) is identified as one of the controllers and responsible for personal data processing in Perenio's privacy policy, along with ASBISC ENTERPRISES PLC.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Smart Home: European incumbent delivering ZigBee-based smart home sensors, controllers, and security cameras with strong GDPR-compliant positioning. Comparable on regulated European retail and CE-certified smart home stack.
• Samsung SmartThings: Broad-platform incumbent spanning smart home hubs, sensors, and appliance integration. Overlaps with Perenio on hub-and-sensor architecture and voice integration, but anchors in Samsung's wider device portfolio.
• Schneider Electric (Wiser): Industrial-grade building automation vendor with Wiser consumer/small-business smart home offering. Competes in ZigBee gateways, sensors, and energy management for residential and light-commercial segments.

Direct peers

• Shelly (Allterco): Bulgarian-headquartered smart home relay, sensor, and automation brand with similar EU focus. Closely comparable product mix (relays, sensors, Wi-Fi) and overlapping CEE distribution footprint.
• Tuya Smart: Global AI+IoT platform and direct Perenio partner through the IoT Router Elegance telecom SKU. Both operate developer/PaaS-style smart home connectivity layers with cross-ecosystem device interoperability.
• Sonoff (ITEAD): Low-cost Wi-Fi/ZigBee smart plug, sensor, and relay manufacturer with strong D2C presence in Europe. Directly comparable on mini-relay, smart plug, and IR remote SKUs at similar price points.
• Aqara (Lumi United): Smart home ecosystem offering ZigBee hubs, sensors, cameras, and plugs at similar €15–€100 price points. Directly comparable product catalog and D2C channels across Europe.

Emerging players

• Eve Systems: Germany-based smart home accessory maker specializing in Apple HomeKit/Thread/Matter devices. Comparable on European data-residency positioning, Thread/Matter ecosystem adjacency to Perenio's ZigBee stack.
• Netatmo (Legrand): European smart home specialist (cameras, thermostats, sensors) acquired by Legrand. Comparable on consumer smart home sensors with Apple HomeKit integration, similar European regulatory positioning.

Regional players

• Fibaro (Nice Group): Polish smart home brand within Nice Group, focused on Z-Wave hubs and sensors across Central/Eastern Europe. Overlaps strongly with Perenio's CEE market presence and security/sensor focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perenio-iot
• Instagraminstagram.com/perenio.global

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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