Smartfox Energiemanagement
Smartfox Energiemanagement (DAfi GmbH, Austria) manufactures the SMARTFOX Pro 3 residential energy management system and accessories — EV wallbox, heating controllers, energy meter and cloud app — that maximize on-site PV self-consumption to up to 98% for homeowners across DACH and broader Europe, sold exclusively via wholesale distributors and certified installers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersEben Im Pongau, Austria
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Smartfox Energiemanagement does
Smartfox Energiemanagement, operated by DAfi GmbH and headquartered in Eben im Pongau, Austria, designs and manufactures residential energy management systems (EMS) that maximize on-site consumption of photovoltaic electricity. Its flagship SMARTFOX Pro 3 is a DIN-rail controller that measures grid import/export and PV production in real time and dynamically steers connected loads — electric water heaters, heat pumps, EV wallboxes and battery storage — using 4 relay outputs, analog I/O, RS-485/CAN, Ethernet/WiFi, and Modbus TCP/RTU plus SunSpec inverter integration. The proprietary My SMARTFOX cloud portal and mobile app provide monitoring, live view and energy analytics, while add-on hardware (Pro Charger 2 wallbox, Pro Heater/Booster/AIO heating elements, Energy Meter 2) completes a single-vendor residential energy stack that claims to lift PV self-consumption from roughly 30% to up to 98%.
The company operates a pure B2B2C channel model with no direct e-commerce to consumers: SMARTFOX products are manufactured 100% in Austria and sold through regional electrical wholesalers (e.g., Sonnenkraft) to Certified and Standard installer/dealer partners across DACH, the Benelux, Nordics, Italy, France, Spain and the Czech Republic, supported by a German distribution subsidiary (SMARTFOX GmbH Deutschland, est. 2023) and the SMARTFOX Academy training center. Revenue is dominated by one-time hardware sales at roughly €1,500 per standard package, with a small recurring stream from optional extended cloud data storage at €2.90/month; monitoring and the app remain free. The company is privately held by founders Matthias Fischbacher and Hermann Buchsteiner, with 51-100 employees, no external funding disclosed, ISO 9001:2015 certification (2023) and a recent capital program covering a new logistics and production facility (2024) and the SMARTFOX Academy (2026).
Smartfox Energiemanagement firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Smartfox Energiemanagement
- Legal name
- DAfi GmbH
- Website
- https://smartfox.at
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Smartfox Energiemanagement (DAfi GmbH, Austria) manufactures the SMARTFOX Pro 3 residential energy management system and accessories — EV wallbox, heating controllers, energy meter and cloud app — that maximize on-site PV self-consumption to up to 98% for homeowners across DACH and broader Europe, sold exclusively via wholesale distributors and certified installers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Smartfox Energiemanagement industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Energy Management Systems
- 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
- Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Smart Energy Management (Meters, EV Chargers, Solar/Battery Monitors) Retail (CRACAGAI), Smart Appliance & Energy Management Integration (HSAHADAG)
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Where Smartfox Energiemanagement is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Eben Im Pongau
- HQ country
- Austria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Smartfox Energiemanagement business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Primary revenue from selling energy management hardware including SMARTFOX Pro 3, Pro Light, Pro Charger 2, Pro Heater, Booster, Energy Meter, accessories, and accessories such as stands and cables. Products are sold exclusively through channel partners (wholesale distributors, installers, dealers) — no direct e-commerce sales to end customers. Standard package price approximately €1,500 including connection. Products are manufactured in Austria (Eben im Pongau).
- My SMARTFOX Extended Data Storage (Optional): Free data storage for 365 days in full resolution. Extended storage for data older than 365 days is available as a paid add-on at €2.90 brutto per month for each subsequent year period (366-730 days, 731-1095 days, 1096+ days). This is a subscription-based revenue stream for archival data access.
- License Keys (One-Time): All-in-One Key and Car Charger Key are one-time license purchases that activate unlimited device integrations. However, with recent policy changes, these are now free with purchase of SMARTFOX Pro, eliminating ongoing license costs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard EMS Package (SMARTFOX Pro) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | SMARTFOX Pro Light |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | SMARTFOX Pro Charger 2 Wallbox |
| Freemium | Monthly | My SMARTFOX Monitoring (Cloud Portal & App) |
| Subscription | Monthly | My SMARTFOX Extended Data Storage (Past 365 Days) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Smartfox Energiemanagement product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Smartfox Energiemanagement (DAfi GmbH) develops and manufactures hardware-based energy management systems for residential photovoltaic installations. Its core offering is the SMARTFOX Pro series — a DIN-rail-mounted controller that monitors PV generation and household consumption, then dynamically steers connected loads (heat pumps, water heaters, EV chargers, battery storage) to maximize self-consumption. The portfolio also includes EV wallboxes, electric heating element controllers, monitoring software (My SMARTFOX portal and app), and accessories.
Product overview
SMARTFOX Energiemanagement (operated by DAfi GmbH, founded 2012, based in Eben im Pongau, Austria) offers a modular energy management system designed to maximize self-consumption of photovoltaic installations up to 98%. The core product is the SMARTFOX Pro 3 energy manager, which monitors and controls electricity generation and consumption across the household. This core unit connects to multiple specialized add-on modules: the SMARTFOX Pro Charger 2 (intelligent 11 kW wallbox for EV charging), SMARTFOX Pro Heater / Booster 3K / Booster Light 9K / AIO 15K (electric heating element controllers for hot water), SMARTFOX Monitoring and My SMARTFOX App (free real-time monitoring and remote control), and SMARTFOX dynamischer Stromtarif (dynamic electricity tariff optimization). Accessories include SMARTFOX Einschraubheizkörper (screw-in heating elements), SMARTFOX Energy Meter (for measuring and integrating inverters/batteries), and the RS485/Ethernet Converter. The system is manufacturer-independent, compatible with a wide range of inverter brands (SolarEdge, Fronius, Sungrow, SMA, Huawei, Kostal, VictronEnergy), battery systems (VARTA, LG), wallboxes (Wallbe, KEBA, Mennekes), and smart home platforms (Loxone). The product portfolio spans from the full-featured Pro 3 to the simpler Pro Light, and is entirely manufactured in Austria.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- My SMARTFOX: Monitoring platform and web portal for SMARTFOX energy management systems, offering dashboard, liveview, energy analysis, and mobile app access.
- My SMARTFOX App
- SMARTFOX Academy
Products and services
- SMARTFOX Pro 3 The core energy management system that monitors and controls electricity generation and consumption, enabling users to shift energy use to sunny hours and increase self-consumption rate to up to 98%. Controls consumers such as electric heating elements for hot water, heat pumps, wallboxes for EV charging, and battery systems. DIN-rail-mounted controller with 4 relay outputs, analog I/O, RS-485/CAN, Ethernet/WiFi, Modbus TCP/RTU and SunSpec integration.
- SMARTFOX Pro Light A simplified energy management unit with fewer interfaces and one relay instead of four, designed for users who only need hot water control without full monitoring functionality. Lower-cost variant of the Pro series without monitoring function.
- SMARTFOX Pro Charger 2 An intelligent 11 kW wallbox for home EV charging with automatic 1-/3-phase switching and seamless PV excess charging integration. Supports up to 5 charging stations, includes RFID user authentication, dynamic load management, integrated DC fault current protection (6mA), and weather-resistant polycarbonate housing.
- SMARTFOX Pro Heater Electric heating element controller for hot water preparation, available in 3K, 4.5K, and 6K variants, enabling stepless control of electric heating rods in boilers and buffer tanks using PV surplus energy.
- SMARTFOX Booster 3K A new intelligent stepless heating element controller providing manufacturer-independent control of electric heating elements for hot water preparation.
- SMARTFOX Booster Light 9K A 9 kW booster heating element controller for hot water preparation, expanding the Booster product line.
- SMARTFOX AIO 15K An all-in-one 15 kW heating solution for hot water, extending the product portfolio with higher power capacity.
- SMARTFOX Einschraubheizkörper (Screw-in Heating Element) Screw-in electric heating elements for integration with the SMARTFOX energy management system for hot water preparation.
- SMARTFOX Monitoring (My SMARTFOX Portal & App) Free cloud-based monitoring and control platform with real-time dashboard, energy charts (daily/weekly/monthly/yearly), live view of all connected devices, custom widgets, automated monthly energy reports including CO2 savings and cost comparisons.
- SMARTFOX Energy Meter A dedicated energy meter that measures energy production and consumption, used to integrate inverters and battery systems via RS-485 or to monitor individual circuits (up to 5 S0 signals).
Quantifiable outcome
- Self-consumption increase from ~30% to up to 98% of PV generation
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Companies that use Smartfox Energiemanagement
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Smartfox Energiemanagement technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration16 records
Feature10 records
Smartfox Energiemanagement partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SonnenkraftcoreSonnenkraft is a PV inverter manufacturer. SMARTFOX integrates with Sonnenkraft inverters for production data monitoring and surplus management. A partner webinar was conducted between the two companies.
- SolarEdgecoreSolarEdge is a PV inverter and battery storage manufacturer. SMARTFOX integrates with SolarEdge products for comprehensive energy management and production monitoring.
- FroniuscoreFronius is a PV inverter manufacturer. SMARTFOX supports integration with Fronius inverters for energy data monitoring and surplus-based load control.
- SungrowcoreSungrow is a PV inverter and battery storage manufacturer. SMARTFOX integrates with Sungrow products for production monitoring and energy management.
- SMAcoreSMA Solar Technology is a global PV inverter manufacturer. SMARTFOX supports SMA inverters for data integration and surplus management.
- HuaweicoreHuawei is a PV inverter and energy storage manufacturer. SMARTFOX integrates with Huawei products for energy monitoring and smart home energy management.
- KEBAcoreKEBA is an EV charging station manufacturer. SMARTFOX integrates with KEBA wallboxes for PV surplus-based EV charging and dynamic load management.
- VARTAcoreVARTA is a battery storage manufacturer. SMARTFOX integrates with VARTA battery systems for energy storage management and optimized self-consumption.
- LGcoreLG is a battery storage and energy system manufacturer. SMARTFOX integrates with LG energy storage products for comprehensive home energy management.
- VictronEnergycoreVictronEnergy manufactures inverters, chargers, and battery systems. SMARTFOX supports VictronEnergy products for energy monitoring and system integration.
- KostalcoreKostal is a PV inverter manufacturer. SMARTFOX integrates with Kostal inverters for production data and energy management.
- IDMcoreIDM manufactures heat pumps. SMARTFOX supports IDM heat pumps via networked control (Modbus TCP) for intelligent integration with PV systems.
- LoxonecoreLoxone is a smart home automation manufacturer. SMARTFOX Pro Charger 2 is compatible with Loxone for integrated smart home and energy management. Smart home integration is supported.
- WallbecoreWallbe is an EV charging station manufacturer. SMARTFOX integrates with Wallbe wallboxes for PV surplus-based EV charging and load management.
- MennekescoreMennekes is an EV charging equipment manufacturer. SMARTFOX integrates with Mennekes charging stations for PV surplus-based charging control.
- Wholesale Distributor Network (AT, CH, DE)coreSMARTFOX maintains partnerships with electrical wholesale distributors across Austria, Switzerland, and Germany for product distribution to certified installers and dealers.
- SMARTFOX Certified Installer & Dealer PartnerscoreCertified installers and dealers who have completed SMARTFOX Academy training and/or installed SMARTFOX products. Listed on the dealer locator for private customer referrals. Premium partners receive additional benefits including co-branding and prioritized placement.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Smartfox Energiemanagement competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- myenergi: UK-based residential HEMS specialist whose libbi (battery), eddi (heater), and zappi (EV charger) products target the same homeowner use cases as SMARTFOX Pro, Charger, and Heater. Acquired by Eaton, making it the most directly comparable peer in residential PV self-consumption optimisation.
- E3/DC: Germany-based residential battery and energy management company (a Hager Group subsidiary) whose S10 and Quattroporte systems combine PV inverters, batteries, heat-pump control, and EV charging in an integrated EMS — directly comparable to the SMARTFOX Pro + Charger + Heater stack.
- Victron Energy: Dutch manufacturer of off-grid/grid-tied inverters, chargers, and battery systems with the VRM portal for monitoring and the Venus OS energy management platform. Competes with SMARTFOX on hybrid PV + battery + EV integration and is a listed integration partner.
- Kostal Industrie Elektrik: German PV inverter and energy management manufacturer whose PIKO and PLENTICORE lines include integrated EMS and battery control. Competes with SMARTFOX on residential PV self-consumption across DACH markets and is also a listed integration partner.
Emerging players
- Loxone: Austrian smart home automation specialist whose Miniserver-based platform incorporates energy management, PV integration, and EV charging. Competes at the smart-home/energy boundary with SMARTFOX and is also a listed integration partner via SMARTFOX Pro Charger 2.
- KEBA: Austrian industrial and EV charging manufacturer (KeContact wallboxes) that integrates with SMARTFOX for PV surplus charging while also offering its own KeEnergy energy management solutions — making it both an integration partner and an emerging EMS competitor.
Broad incumbents
- Fronius International: Austrian-headquartered inverter and welding manufacturer whose Fronius Wattpilot EV charger and Ohmpilot heating controller compete directly with the SMARTFOX Pro Charger 2 and Heater line, while Fronius inverters remain a SMARTFOX integration partner.
- SolarEdge: Global PV inverter and battery company whose Energy Net and Home Wave products provide native home energy management — a direct functional competitor to SMARTFOX even as SolarEdge inverters integrate with the SMARTFOX platform.
- Huawei Digital Power: Global PV inverter, battery, and smart energy provider with FusionHome / FusionSolar residential energy management. A broad incumbent whose LUNA2000 batteries and SUN2000 inverters increasingly displace standalone EMS hardware in European markets.
- SMA Solar Technology: Global PV inverter manufacturer whose Sunny Home Manager offers integrated home energy management, EV charging, and load control. SMA is both an integration partner for SMARTFOX and a broad incumbent competitor as inverter manufacturers embed native EMS functionality.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
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Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Smartfox Energiemanagement subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Smartfox Energiemanagement
What does Smartfox Energiemanagement do?
Smartfox Energiemanagement (DAfi GmbH) develops and manufactures hardware-based energy management systems for residential photovoltaic installations. Its core offering is the SMARTFOX Pro series — a DIN-rail-mounted controller that monitors PV generation and household consumption, then dynamically steers connected loads (heat pumps, water heaters, EV chargers, battery storage) to maximize self-consumption. The portfolio also includes EV wallboxes, electric heating element controllers, monitoring software (My SMARTFOX portal and app), and accessories.
Is Smartfox Energiemanagement a public or private company?
Smartfox Energiemanagement is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Smartfox Energiemanagement founded?
Smartfox Energiemanagement was founded in 2012. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Smartfox Energiemanagement based?
Smartfox Energiemanagement is headquartered in Eben Im Pongau, Austria, in the Europe region.
How does Smartfox Energiemanagement make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are my SMARTFOX Extended Data Storage (Optional) and license Keys (One-Time).
Who are Smartfox Energiemanagement's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are myenergi, E3/DC, Victron Energy and Kostal Industrie Elektrik. Emerging players are Loxone and KEBA. Broad incumbents are Fronius International, SolarEdge, Huawei Digital Power and SMA Solar Technology.
Does Smartfox Energiemanagement have an API?
No public API is recorded for Smartfox Energiemanagement.
What industry is Smartfox Energiemanagement in?
Smartfox Energiemanagement's product category is Energy Management Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAPAQAF, Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers), with a secondary code of CRACAGAI, Smart Energy Management (Meters, EV Chargers, Solar/Battery Monitors) Retail. Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3822.