Advantage Air
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersPerth, Australia
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Advantage Air does
Advantage Air is a privately held, family-owned Australian designer and manufacturer of smart home and air conditioning control systems, headquartered and produced at a single facility in Canning Vale, Western Australia. Founded in 1990 by Dave and Margaret Devoy, the company employs approximately 200 staff and operates regional sales/showroom offices in Osborne Park WA, Eagle Farm QLD, Castle Hill NSW, Noble Park VIC, and Adelaide SA, with additional presence in South Africa.
The product portfolio centers on two integrated platforms: MyAir, a premium 10-zone ducted air conditioning controller with proprietary Exact Air Regulator (EAR) airflow management in 5% increments and Individual Temperature Control (ITC) sensors; and MyPlace, a modular smart home hub delivered through an Android touchscreen and smartphone app that extends control to MyLights (low-voltage LED lighting), MyGarage (smart garage doors), MyMonitor (motion/environment sensing with programmable automation events), and MyPlace Security cameras and video doorbell. Light-commercial customers are served through VAMS, an up-to-8-zone office climate control system. In-house manufacturing capability - built around the 2000 acquisition of Plastic Injection Co. - covers plastic moulded parts, tooling, and PCB assembly, with a Pick and Place machine installed in 2021.
Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time hardware sales (e.g., MyPlace systems from $2,150 installed; ducted AC with MyAir at $10K-$15K; MyLights Foundation Kit at $1,995), recurring MyMembership subscriptions required for app connectivity and third-party integrations, and professional installation delivered via the in-house MyTeam and a certified specialist/dealer network. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce and three physical showrooms with a channel partner motion through 20+ Partner Builders (Metricon, Coral Homes, Clarendon, Summit, Homebuyers Centre) embedding products as standard or optional inclusions in new home builds across five Australian states. The platform integrates with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Siri, Sonos, Philips Hue, and Gainsborough smart locks, and is compatible with ducted systems from Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Samsung, and Mitsubishi Electric.
Advantage Air firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Advantage Air
- Legal name
- Advantage Air
- Website
- https://advantageair.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Advantage Air industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Smart Home and HVAC Control Systems
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)
- SIC
- Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Controls, Thermostats, Sensors & Building Automation (HVAC Controls) (IMADANAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), Smart Thermostats & HVAC Controls Retail (CRAIAMAC), Smart Ceiling Fan & Ventilation Control Integration (HSAOANAG)
Keywords
Where Advantage Air is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Perth
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices6 records
Markets served
Advantage Air business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware/Smart Home Products: Sale of smart home control hardware including MyAir systems, MyPlace hubs, MyLights kits, security cameras, garage controllers, sensors, and accessories. Products sold through e-commerce, showrooms, and dealer network.
- MyMembership Subscription: Annual subscription for system connectivity, app access, and third-party integrations (Son os, Philips Hue, Gainsborough). Required for system pairing and remote access features.
- Professional Installation: Installation services provided through MyTeam and dealer network for system setup, configuration, and White Glove handover service.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | MyPlace standalone smart home system - base package |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | MyAir upgrade/addition pricing |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | MyLights Foundation Kit with touchscreen and 12 LED lights |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | MyLights LED Add-on Kit for additional 12 lights |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | MyLights Plus Kit promotional pricing |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | Home Monitoring Starter Kit - full security package |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | MyGarage smart garage controller |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | MyMonitor Control Module security package |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | Temperature Control Sensor for zone management |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | MyPlace 6 Channel Relay Module with free MyMonitor |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Individual accessories and components |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | Ducted air conditioning with MyAir installation |
| Other | Multi-year contract | VAMS commercial system |
| Subscription | Annual | MyMembership subscription |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
Advantage Air product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Advantage Air designs, manufactures and sells smart home and air conditioning control systems for the Australian residential and commercial markets. Its core offerings include MyAir (a 10-zone smart ducted air conditioning controller with proprietary airflow regulation), MyPlace (a modular smart home hub connecting lighting, garage doors, cameras and door locks), MyLights (smart LED lighting), and VAMS (commercial variable air management). Products are sold direct, through showrooms, dealers, partner builders, and supported with subscription-based MyMembership connectivity and professional installation.
Product overview
Advantage Air offers a comprehensive smart home and air conditioning control ecosystem designed and manufactured in Australia. The portfolio centers on MyAir (premium 10-zone ducted air conditioning control) and MyPlace (modular smart home hub), which share the same touchscreen tablet and smartphone app for unified control. Supporting products include MyLights (smart LED lighting), MyGarage (garage door control), MyMonitor (motion/security automation), and security cameras. Commercial solutions are served through VAMS. The products are designed for both new builds and existing homes, with most components manufactured in-house at the Canning Vale, Western Australia facility. Integration partnerships include Philips Hue, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Siri, Sonos, and major HVAC brands (Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Samsung, Mitsubishi Electric).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MyAir: Premium smart air conditioning system with zoning, touchscreen control, and smartphone app integration for ducted air conditioning systems.
- e-zone
- zoneˈх
- MyLights
- VAMS
- MyPlace
Products and services
- MyAir Premium smart ducted air conditioning system with 10-zone individual room control, Android touchscreen tablet controller, and iOS/Android mobile app. Uses proprietary Exact Air Regulator (EAR) for airflow adjustment in 5% increments and Individual Temperature Control (ITC) sensors for automated per-zone temperature management. Compatible with major AC brands (Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Samsung, Mitsubishi Electric). Sold with professional installation.
- e-zone Reverse cycle air conditioning touchscreen controller with 7-inch colour touchscreen that doubles as an Android tablet. Controls air management system and compatible AC units from one interface with app connectivity.
- zoneX Zoning control system for ducted air conditioning with LCD touchscreen. Controls up to 10 zones with ON/OFF zone control, easy personalization of zone names, and up to 2 control panels. 5-year warranty.
- MyPlace Modular smart home system that turns existing wired products (lights, garage door, fans, aircon, cameras, door locks) into smart home devices. Controlled via 8-inch Android touchscreen tablet and smartphone app. Integrates with MyAir and supports security cameras, video doorbell, and Gainsborough Trilock door lock. Standalone system starts at $2,150 fully installed.
- MyLights Smart LED lighting system with dimmable low voltage LED downlights. DIY-installable replacement for halogen lights. Features MyEco energy saving (20% auto-dim reducing lighting energy consumption by half), preset scenes (MyGoodbye, MyWelcome, MySunset, MyTime), and phone/tablet control.
- VAMS (Variable Air Management System) Commercial air conditioning solution for offices controlling temperature in up to 8 work zones with optional ITC sensors. Retrofittable to existing ducted systems, package units, VRF, and chilled water systems. Features 7-inch touchscreen and 5-year warranty.
- MyGarage Smart garage door controller that monitors and controls up to 2 garage doors via smartphone, sending notifications when doors are left open. Integrates with Siri, Google Home, and Alexa for voice control. Compatible with MyAir (2018 onwards) and MyPlace systems.
- MyMonitor Security and automation module that senses motion, temperature, and light changes. Supports up to 20 programmable events to trigger lights, aircon, music, or notifications based on detected activity. Includes Hue Bridge, Hue motion sensor, and Hue smart globe.
- MyPlace Security Cameras Interior and exterior security cameras providing home monitoring. Interior cameras are freestanding and movable; external cameras offer Full HD video with colour night vision and 14-day playback. Motion detection alerts sent to smartphone.
- MyPlace Video Doorbell Video doorbell with motion detection, live view, and two-way intercom. Integrates with MyPlace app for remote answering and can trigger garage door opening for deliveries.
- Evaporative Air Conditioning Evaporative cooling systems with No-Leak Weather Guard Dropper manufactured from UV-stabilized engineering polymers. Compatible with air management systems for zoning capability.
- Ducted Gas Heating Ducted gas heating systems using a gas-fueled heat exchanger in the roof space, distributed through ceiling ducts. Compatible with air management systems for zoning and efficiency.
- MyLights Foundation Kit Starter kit with 8-inch Android touchscreen, 12 LED downlights (white or silver, flush or recessed), MyLights control module, and all cables and power supplies. Controls up to 12 LED downlights from 6 switches. Priced at $1,995.00.
- Home Monitoring Starter Kit Complete home security bundle including Video Doorbell with intercom and motion detection, 2 External Cameras with Full HD video and colour night vision, 14-day playback, SD Card, and 5-year MyMembership. Priced from $1,299 fully installed.
Quantifiable outcome
- Each degree of over-conditioning adds approximately 10% to power bill (VAMS commercial)
- +8 more outcomes
Companies that use Advantage Air
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Advantage Air technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration11 records
AI capability8 records
Feature8 records
Advantage Air partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Arcadia Homes (QLD)coreFamily-owned home builder on Sunshine Coast QLD providing exceptional communication and honesty, building stunning homes at affordable prices with no hidden fees. Includes MyPlace Special Offers.
- Ausmar Homes (QLD)coreLocally-owned and operated company delivering quality building solutions across SE Queensland for 27 years with impeccable reputation for quality, integrity and value.
- Liberty Homes (SA)coreQuality-focused builder offering bespoke affordability and attention to detail for families in established market.
- Coral Homes (QLD)coreQueensland's largest builder and leading NSW builder, award-winning with over 34 years' experience building affordable dream homes.
- Clarendon Homes (QLD & NSW)coreFamily business with 40+ years experience creating beautiful homes around how people live across Queensland and New South Wales.
- Dwyer Quality Homes (QLD)coreLongest serving home builders on Queensland's Sunshine Coast with extensive knowledge, expertise, quality workmanship and outstanding customer service.
- Metricon Homes (QLD)coreMajor national builder since 1976, winning many awards with beautifully designed flexible floorplans.
- OJ Pippin Homes (QLD)coreQueensland family-owned-and-operated business committed to simple, genuine full turnkey stress-free experience delivering dream homes.
- Celebration Homes (WA)coreFounded 2002, best value builder trusted to deliver. Built over 8,000 homes for West Aussies across Perth and South West.
- GO Homes (WA)coreBacked by BGC with 20+ years experience, GO Homes offers modern home designs with unmatched practical and innovative design.
- Homebuyers Centre (WA)coreAustralia's leading provider of first homes since 1991, guided over 40,000 Western Australians into homeownership.
- Inspired Homes (WA)coreFamily-owned WA company grown from humble beginnings to multiple award-winning builder known for affordability, quality and integrity.
- Plunkett Homes (WA)coreProudly building homes for WA families since 1903, offering four timeless styles: Federation, Mid-Century, Contemporary and Hamptons.
- Red Ink Homes (WA)coreEncourages customers to 'pull out the red pen' and make changes - add bathrooms, increase bedroom sizes, up finish level.
- Summit Homes (WA)core40+ years helping over 40,000 West Australians build dream homes with award-winning expert team.
- Terrace Homes (WA)coreNew way of living through clever home design, timeless, expressive and aspirational with attention to detail.
- Allworth Homes (NSW)coreBuilt solid reputation with quality management, staff and suppliers, passionate about quality homes. 'What you see is what you get' philosophy.
- Masterton Homes (NSW)core60 years strong, helping customers design homes that fit perfectly on their block, stay on budget and get the home they want.
- Montgomery Homes (NSW)coreBuilding beautiful homes in Newcastle, Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter for 30+ years with wide range of single-storey, acreage and two storey styles.
- Hall & Hart (NSW)coreFirst in NSW to bring standard 4 zone MyAir with individual temperature sensors. High quality, contemporary designs.
- Rivergum Homes (SA)coreEstablished 1994, award-winning industry leader renowned for innovative design, exceptional quality, affordability and commitment to excellence.
- Google HomecoreMyPlace and MyLights integrate with Google Home for voice control of smart home features.
- Amazon AlexacoreMyGarage integrates with Siri and Google Home voice command capabilities.
- Penrith PanthersminorSports sponsorship partnership signed in 2023.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Advantage Air competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Brilliant Smart Home: Brilliant provides in-wall smart home control panels integrating lighting, climate, cameras, and voice assistants. Directly comparable to the MyPlace touchscreen hub concept with multi-device control from a central wall-mounted display.
- Tado: Tado specializes in smart AC and heating controls with multi-zone management and subscription services. Comparable to MyAir for retrofit zone-based control of existing HVAC systems, with a stronger European footprint but smaller Australian presence.
Broad incumbents
- Honeywell Home: Honeywell Home offers a broad portfolio of programmable and smart thermostats (T-series, Lyric) with zoning and remote control. A long-established HVAC controls incumbent overlapping directly with MyAir's residential and light commercial positioning.
- Nest (Google): Google's Nest line of smart thermostats, cameras, and doorbells is a major smart home incumbent. Competes on the residential climate control and security categories that MyPlace addresses, with the advantage of Google's ecosystem and aggressive subsidization.
- Carrier (Côr): Carrier is a global HVAC manufacturer offering its Côr smart home suite of thermostats, zoning, and remote control. A broad incumbent that competes in the climate control and connected home space where Advantage Air operates.
Direct peers
- Savant Systems: Savant delivers premium home automation including climate, lighting, and AV, sold through integrators. Overlaps with MyPlace on whole-home control and with MyAir on HVAC zoning at the high end of the residential market.
- Crestron Home: Crestron's residential division delivers integrated smart home control including HVAC, lighting, and shading, with high-end touchscreen panels. Comparable to MyPlace as a premium whole-home control system with a specialist installer ecosystem.
- Loxone: Loxone provides a full-stack smart home automation system with proprietary HVAC zone control, lighting, shading, and security. Closely comparable to MyPlace's integrated approach and to MyAir's zone-based climate control, sold through certified partner installers.
- Control4: Control4 (now part of Snap One) provides whole-home automation including HVAC, lighting, and security, with installer/dealer network and a central controller. Highly comparable to MyPlace as a unified smart home control platform sold through specialist channels.
- Ecobee: Ecobee makes smart thermostats with multi-room temperature sensors that compete directly with MyAir's ITC (Individual Temperature Control) zone concept. Comparable on HVAC zone management, energy savings messaging, and integration with Alexa/Google.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
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Profiles2 records
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Advantage Air
What does Advantage Air do?
Advantage Air designs, manufactures and sells smart home and air conditioning control systems for the Australian residential and commercial markets. Its core offerings include MyAir (a 10-zone smart ducted air conditioning controller with proprietary airflow regulation), MyPlace (a modular smart home hub connecting lighting, garage doors, cameras and door locks), MyLights (smart LED lighting), and VAMS (commercial variable air management). Products are sold direct, through showrooms, dealers, partner builders, and supported with subscription-based MyMembership connectivity and professional installation.
Is Advantage Air a public or private company?
Advantage Air is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Advantage Air founded?
Advantage Air was founded in 1990. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Advantage Air based?
Advantage Air is headquartered in Perth, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Advantage Air make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware/Smart Home Products are the primary driver. The others are myMembership Subscription and professional Installation.
Who are Advantage Air's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Brilliant Smart Home and Tado. Broad incumbents are Honeywell Home, Nest (Google) and Carrier (Côr). Direct peers are Savant Systems, Crestron Home, Loxone, Control4 and Ecobee.
Does Advantage Air have an API?
No public API is recorded for Advantage Air.
What industry is Advantage Air in?
Advantage Air's product category is Smart Home and HVAC Control Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADANAH, Controls, Thermostats, Sensors & Building Automation (HVAC Controls), with a secondary code of IMADANAD, Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls. Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3822.