What Eltako does

Eltako (legal entity ELTAKO GmbH) is a German private company founded in 1949 and headquartered in the Fellbach/Stuttgart area that designs and manufactures smart home and building automation hardware. The company offers more than 1,000 products organized into three lines — Professional Smart Home, Professional Standard, and Professional Smart Building — spanning decentralized and central actuators, sensors (wired, battery, and solar), energy meters (including the new Series 16 line), smart home controllers (MiniSafe2, wibutler Pro), and gateways such as the ZGW16.

Its technology stack supports a wide set of building-automation protocols — EnOcean wireless, KNX, DALI, Modbus RTU/TCP, MQTT, M-Bus, Powerline, and the cross-vendor Matter standard — with proprietary engineering including the patented ELTAKO Duplex (DX) zero-cross switching technology and bistable relays designed to minimize standby energy loss and extend device lifespan. Decentralized actuators communicate bidirectionally with each other over wireless, forming a mesh-like architecture that reduces installation wiring and supports encrypted communications to controllers and cloud.

Eltako generates revenue through hardware product sales (no subscription or software-revenue model is disclosed), distributed exclusively through a certified System Partner network of professional installers and electricians. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; go-to-market is sales-led with regional service teams and country-specific websites across Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden, supported by trade-fair participation (Light + Building 2026), downloadable technical documentation, and a Smart Home Blog. Revenue figures and ownership details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Eltako

Legal name

ELTAKO GmbH

Website

https://eltako.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Eltako is a German private company that designs and manufactures over 1,000 smart home and building automation hardware products — actuators, sensors, energy meters, and controllers — sold exclusively through a certified System Partner network of installers across ten European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Home Hubs & Controllers Retail (CRACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Plugs) Retail (CRACAGAB), Home Automation & Smart Device Electrical Prewire (Controls, Sensors, Hubs) (HSAOADAJ), Smart Plugs, Outlets & Energy Monitoring Retail (CRAIAMAJ), Smart Networking & Connectivity (Mesh Wi‑Fi, Routers, Bridges) Retail (CRACAGAH)

Keywords

• Building automation systems
• Smart home technology
• Wireless actuators
• Energy meters
• Lighting control devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Fellbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Eltako generates revenue primarily from selling physical automation devices including actuators (decentralized and central), sensors, energy meters, dimmers, relays, and controllers. The company offers over 1,000 products across two main categories: Professional Smart Home and Professional Standard lines.
2. Smart Home Controllers: Sale of intelligent controllers like MiniSafe2 and wibutler Pro that enable app-based property control and integration with various building protocols.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eltako designs, manufactures, and sells over 1,000 hardware products for smart home and building automation, including decentralized and central actuators, sensors, energy meters, dimmers, relays, smart home controllers (MiniSafe2, wibutler Pro), and gateways. Products support protocols such as EnOcean, KNX, DALI, Modbus, MQTT, Powerline, and Matter, and are sold through a certified System Partner network of professional installers across multiple European countries.

Product overview

Eltako is a German smart home and building automation company offering over 1,000 products organized into Professional Smart Home, Professional Standard, and Professional Smart Building categories. The portfolio centers on decentralised and central actuators, sensors, and energy meters. Smart home control is enabled through controllers like MiniSafe2 and wibutler Pro, with gateways supporting EnOcean, KNX, DALI, M-Bus, MQTT, and Powerline protocols. The product range includes specialized product lines such as Series 16 (compact energy meters with Modbus/MQTT support) and Series 64 (power modules with native Matter support). The company emphasizes wireless communication, energy efficiency with bistable relays and minimized standby loss, and bidirectional communication capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Decentralised Actuators Wireless actuators designed for localised installation close to the devices they control, reducing wiring requirements. These bidirectional wireless actuators can communicate with each other, enabling mesh-like networking for smart home and building automation. Sold to professional installers and electricians.
• Central Actuators Actuators installed together in a DIN Rail cabinet with all power wires routed there. Designed for new builds or major refurbishments where all devices are centralized, making setup easier since all devices are in the same box.
• Sensors Devices for indoor and outdoor installation, available in wired, battery-powered, or solar-powered variants with energy-saving innovations for smart home and building applications.
• Series 16 Energy Meters Compact 3-module width energy meters with 100ms measurement updates, capable of measurements up to 100A. Integrated Modbus RTU and S0 interfaces; with ZGW16 gateway offers Modbus TCP, MQTT, and comprehensive data analysis.
• Series 64 Power Modules (ESR64NP-IPM, ESB64NP-IPM) Power modules for Series 64 with enhanced power capabilities. The ESB64NP-IPM includes native Matter smart home protocol support as a standard feature, enabling interoperability with other Matter-compatible devices.
• MiniSafe2 Smart Home Controller Smart Home controller enabling property control via mobile applications, serving as a central control hub for Eltako automation devices in residential and commercial buildings.
• wibutler Pro Smart Home Controller Smart Home controller for controlling property via apps, integrating with various building solutions. Enables app-based property control and integration with multiple building protocols.
• ZGW16 Gateway Gateway device enabling additional features for Series 16 energy meters including Modbus TCP, MQTT, and comprehensive data analysis capabilities.
• FAM14 Radio Antenna Module Radio antenna module connecting via RS485 bus to actuators in control cabinet or distributor, supporting wireless encrypted communication for Series 61, 62, and 71 devices.
• FEM Radio Antenna Module Radio antenna module connecting via RS485 bus to actuators in control cabinet or distributor for wireless integration of Eltako devices.
• FTS14EM Button Input Module Button input module that connects to the RS485 bus for integration with actuators, enabling conventional button inputs to control automated building systems.
• Professional Smart Home Product category for smart lighting, shading, heating and automation controlled by apps while maintaining physical switch control, designed for professional smart home installations in residential properties.
• Professional Standard Standard devices that are reliable, easy to use, and work in multiple ways for long-term installation, providing basic automation functions for residential and small commercial applications.
• Professional Smart Building Range of controls and actuators designed for offices and non-residential buildings, providing building automation for offices including lighting, shading, HVAC control, and energy metering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standby energy use is cut to an absolute minimum through continuous evolution of devices
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• wibutlercoreTechnology or Integrationwibutler is a smart home controller integration partner. Eltako products are compatible with wibutler Pro, enabling app-based property control. The partnership provides interoperability between Eltako automation devices and the wibutler smart home ecosystem, allowing users to manage Eltako devices through the wibutler platform.
• HomeycoreTechnology or IntegrationHomey is a smart home hub platform that integrates with Eltako products. The partnership enables Homey users to control Eltako devices through the Homey ecosystem, expanding possibilities for smart home implementations. Recent news announcement: 'Homey x ELTAKO: More possibilities in smart homes'.
• EnOcean AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationEltako products utilize EnOcean wireless protocol for communication between sensors, actuators, and controllers. This partnership enables batteryless and energy-harvesting wireless solutions for building automation.
• KNX AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationEltako integrates with KNX, a standardized protocol for building automation. This enables Eltako devices to communicate with the extensive range of KNX-certified products and systems in commercial and residential buildings.
• DALI AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationEltako supports DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) protocol for lighting control, enabling precise and flexible management of digital lighting systems in professional installations.
• Matter Smart Home StandardcoreTechnology or IntegrationEltako has adopted the Matter smart home protocol, with standard support in products like ESB64NP-IPM. This ensures interoperability with the broader Matter ecosystem of smart home devices and platforms.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: French electrical and digital building infrastructure group including wiring devices, KNX automation, and energy distribution. Overlaps Eltako's Professional Standard/Professional Smart Home ranges through brands such as BTicino and HPM.
• Schneider Electric: Global building automation and energy management incumbent (Wiser, KNX, EcoStruxure). Competes with Eltako on energy metering and building control for commercial projects, but Schneider's portfolio spans data centers, industrial software, and grid-scale systems.
• ABB: Global industrial incumbent with a building automation portfolio (ABB i-bus KNX, Busch-Jaeger switches, energy meters). Competes with Eltako in commercial smart-building projects but operates at vastly larger scale across power, motion, and process automation as well.

Direct peers

• eQ-3 (Homematic IP): German smart home manufacturer behind Homematic IP, offering wireless actuators, sensors, and controllers sold through installer and retail channels. Directly comparable to Eltako's decentralized actuator architecture and KNX-style automation approach.
• Loxone: Austrian smart home and building automation company providing a centralized Miniserver-based controller plus decentralized I/O modules. Closely mirrors Eltako's Professional Smart Home positioning targeting installers and residential/commercial automation.
• Jung: German premium switch and building-technology manufacturer (KNX partner) selling dimmers, actuators, and room controllers through certified installers. Direct peer in the German professional electrical-installer channel for smart lighting and automation.
• Hager: Franco-German electrical installation solutions manufacturer offering DIN-rail enclosures, wiring devices, KNX building automation, and energy metering. Overlaps with Eltako's Professional Smart Building portfolio, central actuators, and energy meter lines.
• Gira: German manufacturer of switches, smart home (Gira HomeServer/KNX) and building automation systems sold primarily through electrical installer channels. Directly comparable to Eltako on product mix (dimmers, actuators, KNX-based controllers) and channel strategy in DACH.

Emerging players

• tado°: European smart-thermostat and HVAC-control vendor with cross-platform integration (Matter, Google Home, HomeKit). Adjacent to Eltako's Indoor Climate application area but focused on heating controls rather than full-building automation.
• Bosch Smart Home: Consumer-targeted smart home system from Bosch covering lighting, shading, heating, and security via a proprietary controller and app. Adjacent competitor to Eltako's Professional Smart Home line but goes direct-to-consumer rather than installer-led.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eltako_europe
• Facebookfacebook.com/eltakoofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eltako

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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