OpenMotics
OpenMotics is a Belgian company that develops an open-source wired building automation platform centered on its Brain/Brain+ controller module, delivered as the OEM technology backbone of Renson's Smart Living system for residential and commercial customers across Europe, North America, and Oceania.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersTernat, Belgium
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What OpenMotics does
OpenMotics is a Belgian technology company founded in 2012, headquartered in Ternat, Belgium, that develops an open-source wired building and home automation platform. Its core technology is the Brain/Brain+ central controller module, which links inputs (switches, motion sensors), outputs (lights, screens, thermostats), and sensors (temperature, humidity) through a proprietary system bus using twisted pair cabling (Cat5E/Cat6 or EIB cables) with a maximum total bus length of 600 meters. The platform supports CAN-bus connectivity, DALI lighting (up to 64 addresses per bus), P1 port digital-meter integration, BACnet building-management interoperability, and an Energy Module capable of monitoring up to 12 devices or circuits. Third-party integrations include Google Assistant, Philips Hue, SMA solar inverters, and Davis and Elsner weather stations. Users control the system via the Renson One mobile application (iOS and Android) and a web portal.
The company operates primarily as an OEM technology provider: OpenMotics hardware and software is embedded within Renson's Smart Living building automation system, with the Brain/Brain+ module functioning as the core intelligence of that broader offering. Revenue is generated through sales of hardware modules — Brain/Brain+ controllers, CAN Control modules, Energy modules, DALI interfaces, and other DIN-rail automation components — with pricing not publicly disclosed and the Renson One app and web portal provided free to end users. Distribution is handled entirely through Renson's authorized dealer and installer network, which spans 21 countries across Europe (Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, France, UK, Luxembourg, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Austria, Poland, Czechia, Hungary, Slovakia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland), North America (USA, Canada), and Oceania (Australia). Target customer segments are residential homeowners (primary), apartment buildings and property developers, and commercial and non-residential properties such as offices, schools, and hotels. The company is privately held with a 1-10 employee headcount, and no funding rounds, patents, awards, or M&A activity are disclosed.
OpenMotics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OpenMotics
- Legal name
- Renson
- Website
- https://openmotics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- OpenMotics is a Belgian company that develops an open-source wired building automation platform centered on its Brain/Brain+ controller module, delivered as the OEM technology backbone of Renson's Smart Living system for residential and commercial customers across Europe, North America, and Oceania.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OpenMotics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Automation
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)
- SIC
- Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Home Automation Hub/Platform Integration for Electrical & HVAC (e.g., HomeKit/Google/Alexa) (HSAOANAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Smart Appliance & Energy Management Integration (HSAHADAG), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Smart Lighting Control (Switches, Dimmers, Scenes) Integration (HSAOANAF), Smart Thermostat Installation & Integration (HSAOANAA), Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration (HSAOANAD)
Keywords
Where OpenMotics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ternat
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Markets served
OpenMotics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Module Sales: OpenMotics generates revenue through the sale of hardware modules including the Brain/Brain+ controller, CAN Control modules, Energy modules, DALI interfaces, and other DIN-rail automation components that form the building automation system.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Custom hardware packages based on installation requirements |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
OpenMotics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OpenMotics builds a wired, open-source home and building automation platform centered on its proprietary Brain/Brain+ controller module, which links switches, motion sensors, lights, screens, thermostats, and environmental sensors over a CAN-bus / system bus using twisted-pair cabling (Cat5E/Cat6 or EIB). The platform adds energy measurement, DALI lighting, P1 meter port, and BACnet integration capabilities, and is delivered to end customers as the OEM-embedded technology inside Renson's Smart Living offering.
Product overview
Renson Smart Living is a wired building automation system that connects ventilation, heating/cooling, lighting, sun shading, security and other building systems through a centralized platform. The core system is built around the Brain/Brain+ central automation module, which connects to various inputs (switches, motion sensors, temperature/humidity sensors) and outputs (lights, screens, thermostats). Users control the system via the Renson One mobile app and web portal, with additional modules for energy monitoring (Energy Module), lighting control (DALI), and building automation integration (BACnet). The platform supports integration with third-party systems including Google Assistant, Philips Hue, SMA solar inverters, and weather stations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Renson One: Building management system app and portal for controlling ventilation, heating, lighting, sun protection and other connected devices.
- Brain/Brain+
Products and services
- Smart Living Renson's wired building automation system that connects and controls ventilation, heating, lighting, sun shading, and more through a centralized platform with real-time monitoring and automatic control via the Renson One app, serving new-build and major-renovation residential and commercial projects.
- Brain / Brain+ The central automation module serving as the brain of the Smart Living system, linking inputs (switches, motion sensors), outputs (lights, screens, thermostats), and sensors (temperature, humidity) over a CAN-bus and system bus (twisted-pair Cat5E/Cat6 or EIB cabling) to enable automation scenarios across the building.
- Renson One App Mobile application and web portal that allows users to remotely control and monitor their OpenMotics-powered Smart Living installation, including devices, energy monitoring, and scheduling, available on iOS and Android.
- Energy Module Hardware energy monitoring module that measures up to 12 devices or circuits, enabling detailed tracking of high-consumption appliances such as heat pumps, EV charging stations, and solar panels for consumption analysis.
- CAN Control Module Standalone expansion module (article number 26086) required when more than one DALI bus is connected to the Brain or Brain+ central controller, providing additional CAN-bus connectivity for the automation system.
- DALI Components (DALI Power Supply and DALI Serial Interface) Standalone DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) bus hardware including DALI Power Supply (artikelnr 27485) and DALI Serial Interface (artikelnr 28806) connected via RS232, enabling up to 64 DALI addresses per bus for addressable lighting control.
Quantifiable outcome
- System bus supports maximum total length of 600 meters
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use OpenMotics
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
OpenMotics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature8 records
OpenMotics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- RensoncoreRenson licenses and integrates OpenMotics technology as the core platform for their Smart Living building automation system. The OpenMotics Brain/Brain+ module serves as the central intelligence, enabling Renson to offer smart home and building management capabilities integrated with their broader product portfolio including ventilation, sun protection, and heat pumps.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights6 records
OpenMotics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Hubitat: Hubitat offers a local-processing smart home hub with Z-Wave/Zigbee/Matter support for lighting, climate, and energy rules — a comparable niche hub competitor targeting DIYers and integrators who value local control.
- Tado: Tado is a European smart thermostat and energy management provider focused on heating control, capacity tariffs, and heat-pump optimization — overlapping directly with OpenMotics' thermostat integration and P1/Energy Module value proposition.
- Home Assistant: Home Assistant is an open-source smart home platform with strong integration breadth (Matter, Z-Wave, Zigbee, BACnet) that competes for the same open-source-oriented and prosumer customers OpenMotics historically targets.
- Wattbox / Aeotec: Aeotec produces Z-Wave smart home hubs and DIN-rail energy/automation modules that compete for the same residential and small-commercial automation dealer channel as OpenMotics' Brain and add-on modules.
Direct peers
- Fibaro (Nice Group): Fibaro offers a smart home hub (Home Center) with Z-Wave-based modules for lighting, climate, energy, and security, plus integration with voice assistants and BMS platforms. It targets a similar residential/SMB customer base as OpenMotics, though via wireless rather than wired.
- Loxone: Loxone is a direct competitor offering a wired (Tree/Air) home and building automation platform with a central Miniserver, DIN-rail modules, and an app for lighting, HVAC, shading, and energy management — closely comparable to OpenMotics' Brain/Brain+ architecture and Renson-embedded go-to-market.
- KNX Association: KNX is the dominant wired building automation standard (EIB/TP), with thousands of interoperable manufacturer products for lighting, HVAC, and shading — the same protocol space OpenMotics' EIB/Cat5/CAN-bus system operates in, and a benchmark for wired multi-vendor interoperability.
Broad incumbents
- Crestron Electronics: Crestron is a broad incumbent in residential and commercial AV/building automation, offering centralized control processors, lighting (DALI), shading, HVAC, and energy management — overlapping with OpenMotics' commercial trajectory via BACnet and DALI integration.
- Control4 (Snap One): Control4 is a large established dealer-channel home and light-commercial automation provider with centralized controllers, lighting, climate, and shading control. It is a broader incumbent serving the same installer-driven channel as Renson/OpenMotics.
- Netatmo (Legrand): Netatmo, owned by Legrand, provides smart thermostats, energy, and weather products that compete in the same residential climate/energy/monitoring category OpenMotics addresses through its Energy Module and P1 integration.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
OpenMotics social profiles
Digital presenceOpenMotics financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
OpenMotics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
OpenMotics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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OpenMotics M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about OpenMotics
What does OpenMotics do?
OpenMotics builds a wired, open-source home and building automation platform centered on its proprietary Brain/Brain+ controller module, which links switches, motion sensors, lights, screens, thermostats, and environmental sensors over a CAN-bus / system bus using twisted-pair cabling (Cat5E/Cat6 or EIB). The platform adds energy measurement, DALI lighting, P1 meter port, and BACnet integration capabilities, and is delivered to end customers as the OEM-embedded technology inside Renson's Smart Living offering.
Is OpenMotics a public or private company?
OpenMotics is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was OpenMotics founded?
OpenMotics was founded in 2012. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is OpenMotics based?
OpenMotics is headquartered in Ternat, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does OpenMotics make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Module Sales.
Who are OpenMotics's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Hubitat, Tado, Home Assistant and Wattbox / Aeotec. Direct peers are Fibaro (Nice Group), Loxone and KNX Association. Broad incumbents are Crestron Electronics, Control4 (Snap One) and Netatmo (Legrand).
Does OpenMotics have an API?
No public API is recorded for OpenMotics.
What industry is OpenMotics in?
OpenMotics's product category is Building Automation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAOANAI, Home Automation Hub/Platform Integration for Electrical & HVAC (e.g., HomeKit/Google/Alexa), with a secondary code of HSAHADAG, Smart Appliance & Energy Management Integration. Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3822.