Home Guardian

What Home Guardian does

Home Guardian (legal entity HG Home Guardian, Inc.) is a smart home monitoring platform that integrates HVAC, water, electrical, and air quality sensors into a single unified dashboard. The company's flagship product, the Home Guardian Complete Kit, bundles an HG Hub central unit with modular wireless sensors — including HVAC Sensor Modules (SEER/EER, CFM, coil health), Water Leak Detectors (TDS, EC, temperature, flow rates), an Electrical Panel Monitor, and an Air Quality Sensor (humidity, particulates, VOCs) — connected via Z-Wave Long Range wireless technology capable of up to one mile of range in open air. A patented monitoring system underpins the platform, which is operated through an iOS/Android mobile app delivering real-time alerts, predictive maintenance notifications, and one-touch contractor service scheduling.

The company serves two primary user segments: homeowners, who purchase the system for 24/7 visibility into critical home systems and proactive issue detection; and home service contractors (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing), who use the platform as a customer-retention and recurring-revenue tool via the company's Retention Club program. Distribution is exclusively B2B2C through certified contractor partners, with hardware kits starting at $1,899 and a required annual subscription for monitoring and alerts. The company has a native chatbot customer service assistant and built-in technician sales scripts to drive in-home conversion during service visits.

Home Guardian was founded by Keith E. Flores, a 30+ year veteran of the HVAC industry, and is headquartered in Corona Del Mar, California, with manufacturing expansion underway in Houston, Texas. The product officially launched in May 2025 with PR Newswire and ACHR News coverage, and the company is currently accepting contractor pre-orders with first deliveries scheduled for Q3 2026. Home Guardian is a privately held company with no disclosed institutional funding rounds or revenue figures in the source data.

Name

Home Guardian

Legal name

HG Home Guardian, Inc.

Website

https://hghomeguardian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Home Guardian is a smart home monitoring platform that unifies HVAC, water, electrical, and air quality sensors into one dashboard, sold exclusively through certified HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing contractors to U.S. homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Home Monitoring

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Sensor Environmental Monitoring Hubs & Smart Home Integrations (HSAHAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Automation Hub/Platform Integration for Electrical & HVAC (e.g., HomeKit/Google/Alexa) (HSAOANAI), Home Safety & Water Management (Smoke/CO, Leak Detection, Shutoff Valves) (HSAPAQAH), Smart Home Sensors & Monitoring (Motion, Leak, Smoke/CO, Environmental) Retail (CRACAGAJ)

Keywords

• Smart home monitoring
• HVAC performance monitoring
• Water leak detection
• Indoor air quality sensors
• Home utility analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Corona Del Mar

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of Home Guardian system kits starting at $1899 for basic kit, with additional components (HVAC Node Sensors, Water Leak Sensor Packs, Electrical Panel Add-On) available for purchase. One-time hardware revenue from kit sales.
2. Annual Subscription: Homeowners and contractors both subscribe to access the app, live monitoring, and alerts. Subscription provides recurring revenue stream and is required for full platform access.
3. Annual Subscription Pre-Purchase: Contractors can pre-purchase annual subscriptions as part of their pre-order, locking in pricing for monitoring services.
4. Professional Services: Installation, maintenance plans, and related services offered by contractor partners, potentially bundled with hardware purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Home Guardian provides an integrated smart home monitoring system consisting of a central HG Hub and modular sensor modules (HVAC, water leak, electrical, air quality) that deliver real-time data, predictive alerts, and analytics to homeowners and contractors via a unified cloud-connected dashboard. The platform is sold exclusively through certified contractor partners in the U.S. as hardware kits (starting at $1,899) paired with a required annual subscription for app, monitoring, and alert services.

Product overview

Home Guardian offers an integrated smart home monitoring platform consisting of hardware sensors paired with a central hub and cloud-based mobile application. The core product is the Home Guardian Complete Kit (starting at $1,899), which bundles the HG Hub, HVAC Sensor Module, Water Leak Detectors, Electrical Monitor, and Air Quality Sensor. The platform is designed to be sold and installed exclusively through certified contractor partners (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing) and requires an annual subscription for monitoring services. Add-on modules including Additional HVAC Node Sensors, Water Leak Sensor Packs, and Electrical Panel Add-Ons allow expanded coverage. The system uses Long Range wireless technology (Z-Wave LR) capable of 1-mile connectivity in open air. The Retention Club program provides contractors with data-driven tools for customer retention and recurring revenue. Pricing starts at $1,899 for the basic kit, with contractor pre-orders opening for Q3 2026 delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Guardian Complete Kit The primary smart home monitoring system bundle that includes the HG Hub (central dashboard unit), HVAC Sensor Module, Water Leak Detectors, Electrical Monitor, and Air Quality Sensor. The complete kit provides unified real-time monitoring of HVAC, water, electrical, and air quality systems through a single dashboard platform and is sold and installed exclusively through certified contractor partners.
• HG Hub Central dashboard unit that serves as the brain of the Home Guardian system, connecting all sensors and transmitting data to the cloud and mobile app. Supports Ethernet (preferred) and Wi-Fi connectivity for internet connection.
• HVAC Sensor Module Monitors HVAC system efficiency, coil health, SEER/EER ratings, and CFM data. Provides real-time performance metrics to detect inefficiencies and power waste, for use in homes with installed HVAC systems.
• Water Leak Detectors Modular wireless sensors placed near water sources (sinks, water heaters, laundry) that detect water leaks before flooding or mold damage occurs. Plugs and plays without disrupting homeowner routine and monitors TDS, EC, temperature, and flow rates.
• Electrical Monitor Panel integration sensor that monitors energy usage insights and breaker alerts, helping homeowners optimize consumption and detect electrical anomalies.
• Air Quality Sensor Monitors indoor air quality including humidity levels, particulates, and VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Placed in main living areas to ensure healthy home environments.
• HG Home Guardian Mobile App iOS and Android mobile application providing real-time dashboard access, push notifications, SMS and email alerts, monthly performance reports, and one-touch contractor service scheduling for homeowners and contractors.
• Additional HVAC Node Sensors Add-on sensors for additional HVAC monitoring nodes in the home, sold separately from the Complete Kit for expanded coverage of multi-zone or larger HVAC systems.
• Water Leak Sensor Packs Additional water leak detection sensors available as add-on packs for expanded protection in more areas of the home.
• Electrical Panel Add-On Additional electrical monitoring module for expanded panel coverage, available as an add-on to the base kit.
• Annual Subscription Required subscription for ongoing app access, live monitoring, and alert services for homeowners. Contractors also subscribe to manage and service their customer base through the HG platform.
• Retention Club Built-in contractor retention hub that provides real-time data, proactive service opportunities, and customer engagement tools to help service providers build lasting customer relationships and recurring revenue streams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Avoided emergency repair costs - Family B fixed issue for $200 vs Family A's $4,000 flood damage example cited
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Notion: Multi-function smart home sensor (water leak, temperature, sound, etc.) with a home monitoring app. Comparable multi-sensor hub proposition and pro-channel insurance partnerships, though with a narrower system scope than Home Guardian.
• Sense: Home energy monitoring device that identifies appliance-level electrical consumption in real time. Comparable electrical monitoring and predictive analytics capability within Home Guardian's Electrical Monitor module.
• Flume: Smart water monitor that tracks whole-home water usage and detects leaks in real time. Comparable to the Water Leak Detectors within Home Guardian's kit, with a similar consumer subscription model.
• Flair: Smart vents and HVAC monitoring/control platform focused on room-level comfort and efficiency. Comparable HVAC-focused monitoring and predictive analytics, with a similar DIY-meets-pro distribution lean.
• Loxone: Smart home automation platform installed by certified partners that integrates HVAC, lighting, shading, and energy. Comparable pro-channel model and integrated multi-system approach; positioning is more premium-automation than Home Guardian's monitoring-and-alerts focus.

Broad incumbents

• Resideo (Honeywell Home): Established incumbent selling connected HVAC, water, and security solutions through the professional contractor channel. Comparable in target customer (trade contractors) and product scope (HVAC + water + air), but with a far broader portfolio and deeper customer base.
• Vivint: Smart home platform offering professionally installed and monitored security, HVAC, and energy management. Comparable multi-system monitoring + subscription model, though Vivint is more security-anchored and primarily sells direct rather than via independent contractors.
• SimpliSafe: DIY and professionally monitored home security with growing environmental sensor coverage (water, temperature, smoke). Competes for the same homeowner wallet share and offers a similar recurring monitoring subscription model.

Direct peers

• Alarm.com: Provider of cloud-based smart home and property monitoring platforms sold through security and home service dealers/professionals. Most directly comparable to Home Guardian on the B2B2C pro-channel model and the multi-system monitoring (intrusion, HVAC, water, video) offering.
• ecobee: Smart thermostat with whole-home sensor monitoring (temperature, occupancy, air quality). Overlaps with Home Guardian's HVAC Sensor Module and air quality capabilities, and uses a pro-channel for installer-driven distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HGHomeGuardian
• Facebookfacebook.com/100082607401189
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hg-home-guardian
• Instagraminstagram.com/hghome_guardian

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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