Confio Pvt.ltd

What Confio Pvt.ltd does

Confio Technologies Pvt Ltd is an India-headquartered smart home and building automation hardware company founded in July 2015 (operating for over 10 years per company disclosure) that designs and manufactures IoT-enabled Z-Wave mesh networking products as an OEM and ODM partner to global home automation brands. The company is the first in India to develop and manufacture IoT-enabled Z-Wave mesh products, with engineering depth spanning multi-protocol support (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, BLE, Thread, Matter) and, more recently, the KNX building automation standard following certification in 2025. Its product ecosystem is organized into four categories, gateways (Medha Lite and Medha Pro), controllers and interfaces (lighting dimmers, fan modules, curtain controllers, IR controllers, wired keypads), sensors (contact, binary, motion, 4-in-1 multi-sensors), and actuators, designed to operate as a single unified system rather than isolated devices, with edge-first local orchestration for offline reliability and low latency.

Confio serves three primary B2B segments: OEMs and product brands that need to launch smart home portfolios without building the core stack, real estate developers requiring standardized automation across projects, and system integrators delivering complex multi-protocol deployments. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware product sales via OEM/ODM partnerships and direct enterprise sales to developers and integrators, with the publicly disclosed anchor partnership being Schneider Electric (since 2019) and at least one additional unnamed Forbes Top-10 global home automation company. Distribution is global, supported by a Princeton, NJ USA office and the co-developed Nexe' platform headquartered in the Netherlands, where Confio serves as the founding hardware and systems engineering partner. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company operates without disclosed institutional funding, suggesting a bootstrapped or founder-funded operating model.

Name

Confio Pvt.ltd

Legal name

Confio Technologies Pvt Ltd

Website

https://confiolabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Confio Technologies is an India-based OEM/ODM manufacturer of multi-protocol (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter, KNX) smart home gateways, dimmers, sensors, and controllers, supplying global home automation brands, real estate developers, and system integrators with production-grade hardware.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Home Automation Hardware

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Home Automation System Design & Programming (HSAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Network/Wi‑Fi, Router & IoT Connectivity Setup (for Smart Home) (HSAHADAI), Smart Appliance & Energy Management Integration (HSAHADAG), Home Networking & Connected Home Infrastructure (Wi‑Fi Mesh, Routers, Matter/Thread/Zigbee Bridges) (HSAPAQAG), Home Automation Hub/Platform Integration for Electrical & HVAC (e.g., HomeKit/Google/Alexa) (HSAOANAI), Smart Lighting & Dimming Control Installation (HSAHADAB), Smart Lighting Control (Switches, Dimmers, Scenes) Integration (HSAOANAF)

Keywords

• Smart home automation
• IoT gateway devices
• Z-Wave mesh networking
• OEM ODM manufacturing
• Building automation hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales (OEM/ODM): Confio designs and manufactures smart home automation hardware sold to OEM partners and through direct B2B channels to real estate developers and system integrators
2. OEM/ODM Partnership Manufacturing: Operates as OEM and ODM partner to Forbes Top-10 global home automation companies, providing custom hardware design and manufacturing services
3. IoT Gateway and Platform Services: Medha Smart Home Automation App and gateway services potentially with recurring software components

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Confio designs and manufactures IoT-enabled smart home automation hardware spanning gateways, lighting controllers, sensors, curtain controllers, fan modules, and IR controllers. The company operates primarily as an OEM and ODM partner, providing unified multi-protocol infrastructure (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, BLE, Thread, Matter, KNX) to global home automation brands, real estate developers, and system integrators for large-scale residential and commercial deployments.

Product overview

Confio builds a unified smart home infrastructure platform designed for OEM and large-scale deployments. The product ecosystem operates as a single, unified system comprising four core categories: (1) Gateways including Medha Lite Gateway and Medha Pro Gateway that serve as the central control layer connecting devices, protocols, and external platforms; (2) Controllers and Interfaces for managing lighting, climate, curtains, and devices; (3) Sensors including contact sensors, binary sensors, motion sensors, and multi-sensors that monitor environmental conditions in real time; and (4) Actuators including dimmers (Z-Wave and Zigbee variants), relay modules, fan modules, curtain controllers, and IR controllers that execute commands to control lights, fans, curtains, and appliances. The platform supports multi-protocol connectivity (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, BLE, Thread, Matter) and integrates with major voice assistants (Alexa, Google Home, Siri), KNX building automation, and Yale smart locks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Medha: Smart home automation app and gateway product line including Medha Lite Gateway and Medha Pro Gateway.
• Nexe'

Products and services

• Medha Lite Gateway (CTML) Compact Z-Wave gateway providing central control and connectivity for Confio smart home devices in residential and commercial deployments.
• Medha Pro Gateway (CTM Pro) Advanced gateway with enhanced capabilities for larger deployments and expanded multi-protocol support.
• Dual Channel Adaptive Dimmer (Z-Wave) Z-Wave dimmer module providing adaptive lighting control across two independent channels.
• Dual Channel Adaptive Dimmer (Zigbee + Control4) Zigbee and Control4 compatible dual-channel dimmer for adaptive lighting control.
• 4 Channel Relay Module (Z-Wave) Four-channel Z-Wave relay module for controlling multiple lighting loads.
• 4 Channel Module (Zigbee + Control4) Four-channel Zigbee and Control4 compatible module for lighting control.
• Dual Channel DALI Dimmer (Z-Wave) Z-Wave to DALI protocol converter and dimmer for commercial lighting control.
• 5 Speed Fan Module (Z-Wave) Z-Wave fan module supporting five speed levels for ceiling and exhaust fans.
• 4 Speed Fan and Light Module (Z-Wave) Combined Z-Wave module for controlling both fan speed and lighting from a single device.
• Contact Sensor (Z-Wave) Door/window contact sensor for monitoring openings and triggering automation.
• Motion Sensor Motion detection sensor for triggering automations based on movement detection.
• 4 in 1 Multi Sensor Zigbee (CTMSZB) Zigbee multi-sensor combining motion, contact, temperature, and humidity detection.
• Curtain Controller Z-Wave (CTCCZW7) Z-Wave curtain motor controller for automated window treatments.
• 2 Channel Curtain Controller Z-Wave (CT2CCZW7) Dual-channel Z-Wave curtain controller for controlling two window treatments independently.
• IR Controller (CTZIR) Infrared controller for integrating air conditioners and AV equipment into the smart home system.
• KNX IP Gateway with Wireless Protocols KNX-certified IP gateway integrating wireless protocols for commercial and residential building automation deployments.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Schneider ElectriccoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2019Schneider Electric partnership established in 2019 as OEM and ODM partner, providing Confio's smart home automation hardware technology to Schneider's portfolio
• Nexe' PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfio is the founding hardware and systems engineering partner behind the Nexe' platform, contributing deep expertise in device design, protocol integration, and field deployment. Nexe' is a Netherlands-based platform company.
• Forbes Top-10 Global Home Automation Companies (unnamed)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerConfio operates as an OEM and ODM partner to two Forbes Top-10 global home automation companies, with products deployed across large installations worldwide

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aeotec: Aeotec manufactures and OEM-supplies Z-Wave smart home devices (sensors, dimmers, range extenders) for global home automation brands - directly comparable portfolio and OEM/ODM go-to-market.
• Qubino (Goap): Qubino builds Z-Wave smart home modules (dimmers, relays, sensors) for OEM and integrator channels in Europe - directly comparable Z-Wave-first product set and OEM business model.
• Shelly (Allterco): Shelly designs and manufactures Wi-Fi/Z-Wave/Zigbee relays, dimmers, sensors, and gateways under white-label and own-brand - closely comparable to Confio's gateway/controller/sensor/actuator portfolio and OEM model.
• Sonoff (ITEAD): Sonoff is a Shenzhen-based OEM/ODM manufacturer of Wi-Fi/Zigbee smart home relays, switches, and sensors sold globally - directly comparable to Confio's ODM hardware stack and white-label distribution.
• Fibaro: Fibaro (acquired by Nice Group) builds Z-Wave-based smart home gateways (Home Center), sensors, dimmers, and actuators - direct comp to Confio's Medha gateways and Z-Wave mesh device lineup.
• Zooz: Zooz designs and sells Z-Wave/Zigbee dimmers, switches, and sensors to installers and integrators in North America - peer-level overlap with Confio's Z-Wave lighting and control products and SI channel.
• Hubitat: Hubitat produces edge-first smart home hubs (Elevation) supporting Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter with local automation - directly comparable to Confio's Medha gateway edge-first architecture.

Broad incumbents

• Control4 (Snap One): Control4 is a broad smart home/building automation platform with Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Wi-Fi device support and a global SI channel - overlaps with Confio's integration with Control4 products and integrator segment.
• Lutron Electronics: Lutron is an established lighting-control and shading incumbent (Caséta, RA, HomeWorks) - overlapping with Confio's dimmer, switch, and curtain controller lines via the integrator and real estate channels.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a named Confio OEM/ODM partner (since 2019) and global building automation incumbent with Wiser/ KNX portfolios - directly comparable customer/competitor in smart home and energy management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/confio-private-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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