What devolo solutions does

devolo solutions GmbH is a privately held German technology company headquartered in Aachen that develops and sells powerline (CPL), WiFi mesh, and home networking products under the devolo and Magic brands. Its core technology stack combines G.hn (Wave 2) powerline communication — which uses a building's existing electrical wiring as a data backbone to bypass WiFi-blocking walls and floors — with WiFi Mesh networking and, in the current generation, WiFi 7 (IEEE 802.11be). The product portfolio spans WiFi 7 mesh systems (BE6500, BE9300 Tri-Band), WiFi 7 routers, Magic-series CPL adapters with integrated WiFi 6, Magic LAN adapters (including a DIN-rail variant designed for utility-meter integration), WiFi 6 repeaters, Ethernet switches, and the devolo Home Network mobile app for device management. A newer initiative, GridMaximizer (Phase 2 with TH Köln, 2026), extends the company's PLC technology toward decentralized, grid-friendly energy management.

The business model is hardware-led and consumer-direct: products are sold as one-time purchases through 13 country-specific e-commerce storefronts spanning Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, and the United States, supported by a 3-year warranty, free shipping above €150, and free configuration software. Pricing ranges from roughly €65 (Magic 1 LAN extension) to about €480 (WiFi 7 BE9300 Tri-Band 2-Pack), placing devolo in the mid-to-upper tier of the European consumer networking market. Revenue is generated exclusively via unit sales of hardware, with no disclosed subscription, service, or licensing revenue. The customer base is horizontal — homeowners and SOHO users addressing WiFi dead zones, multi-story coverage gaps, and outdoor/garden connectivity — and no enterprise or B2B accounts are named in the available data.

Name

devolo solutions

Legal name

devolo solutions GmbH

Website

https://devolo.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

devolo solutions GmbH, based in Aachen, Germany, develops and sells consumer and SOHO home networking products combining G.hn powerline (CPL) adapters with WiFi Mesh and WiFi 7 systems, sold directly across 13 European and US e-commerce storefronts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Networking Hardware

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Small Business/SoHo Routers & Gateways (HDAFAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Broadband CPE (DSL/Cable/Fiber Gateways) (HDAFAIAA), AMI Communications (RF Mesh, PLC, Cellular/NB-IoT, Private LTE) (EUADAFAD), Smart Networking & Connectivity (Mesh Wi‑Fi, Routers, Bridges) Retail (CRACAGAH)

Keywords

• Powerline networking adapters
• WiFi mesh systems
• Home networking hardware
• G.hn powerline communication
• WiFi 7 routers

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

devolo solutions develops and sells home networking hardware, primarily powerline (CPL) adapters that use the existing electrical wiring in a building to transmit high-speed internet data, combined with WiFi Mesh systems, WiFi 7 routers, and WiFi 6 repeaters. The Magic product line uses the modern G.hn powerline standard with data rates up to 2400 Mbits/s, while the WiFi 7 Mesh portfolio delivers up to 9.3 Gbps through tri-band mesh, all designed to extend reliable internet coverage throughout homes without requiring new cabling.

Product overview

devolo solutions offers a comprehensive home networking portfolio centered on WiFi mesh systems and powerline (CPL) adapters. The product range includes WiFi 7 Mesh systems (BE6500 and BE9300 Tri-Band), WiFi 7 routers, Magic 2 WiFi 6 next powerline adapters with integrated WiFi, Magic LAN powerline adapters (1 LAN, 2 LAN, 2 LAN triple, and DINrail variants), WiFi 6 repeaters (3000 and 5400), Ethernet switches, and the Home Network management app. The Magic series uses G.hn powerline technology, while newer WiFi 7 products represent the flagship mesh offering. Products work together to extend internet coverage throughout homes using powerline wiring or mesh networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Magic: CPL (Powerline) product line using G.hn technology for home networking
• dLAN
• devolo Home Network App

Products and services

• devolo WiFi 7 Mesh BE6500 Mesh WiFi system with WiFi 7 technology providing up to 6.5 Gbit/s, functioning as Mesh, router, or access point. Available in 2-pack, 3-pack, and extension variants for whole-home coverage.
• devolo WiFi 7 BE6500 Router WiFi 7 router delivering fiber and cable-level gigabit speeds up to 6.5 Gbit/s to connected devices, suitable for high-bandwidth fiber and cable internet connections.
• devolo WiFi 7 Mesh BE9300 Tri-Band High-performance tri-band WiFi 7 mesh system offering up to 9.3 Gbit/s network speeds. Available in 2-pack, 3-pack, extension, and router variants for premium whole-home coverage.
• devolo WiFi 7 BE9300 Tri-Band Router Tri-band WiFi 7 router supporting network speeds up to 9.3 Gbit/s, designed for high-speed fiber and cable internet connections.
• devolo Magic 2 WiFi 6 next Powerline (CPL) adapter with integrated WiFi 6 providing up to 3000 Mbit/s via WiFi and 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Available in starter kit, multiroom kit, and extension variants.
• devolo Magic 2 WiFi next Powerline adapter with WiFi offering up to 1200 Mbit/s via WiFi and 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, using G.hn powerline technology.
• devolo Magic 1 WiFi mini Compact powerline adapter with WiFi 4 offering up to 300 Mbit/s via WiFi and 1 Fast Ethernet port.
• devolo Magic 1 LAN Powerline adapter with LAN connectivity offering up to 1200 Mbit/s via CPL and 1 Gigabit Ethernet port.
• devolo Magic 2 LAN Powerline adapter with LAN connectivity offering up to 2400 Mbit/s via CPL and 1 Gigabit Ethernet port.
• devolo Magic 2 LAN triple Powerline adapter with 3 Gigabit Ethernet ports offering up to 2400 Mbit/s via CPL, for connecting multiple wired devices.
• devolo Magic 2 LAN DINrail DIN rail-mounted powerline adapter that brings high-speed internet directly from the electric meter throughout the house using the existing electrical wiring, integrating with the home's electrical distribution panel.
• devolo WiFi 6 Repeater 3000 WiFi repeater extending range with WiFi 6 technology providing up to 3000 Mbit/s and 1 Gigabit Ethernet port.
• devolo WiFi 6 Repeater 5400 High-performance WiFi repeater with WiFi 6 offering up to 5400 Mbit/s and 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• devolo Switch Ethernet Compact Ethernet switches with gigabit ports for ultra-fast connectivity of multiple high-bandwidth terminal devices to the home network.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TH Köln (Cologne University of Applied Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026devolo solutions GmbH and TH Köln launched the collaborative research project GridMaximizer – Phase 2, aimed at enabling decentralized, grid-friendly control of electricity consumers and producers as part of the energy transition. This follows Phase 1 of the project and focuses on smart grid integration using devolo's powerline communication technology.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ASUS (Networking): ASUS's networking arm offers ZenWiFi mesh, ROG/TUF routers, and AiMesh extenders that compete with devolo's WiFi 7 mesh BE6500/BE9300 and Magic product lines for performance-oriented home users.
• TP-Link: Global leader in consumer and SMB networking, with overlapping mesh WiFi (Deco), routers, powerline adapters (TL-WPA series), and WiFi 6/7 product lines. Competes head-to-head with devolo across retail and online channels in Europe.
• D-Link: Long-standing competitor in home routers, mesh (Covr), powerline adapters, and WiFi extenders with broad European retail presence, overlapping nearly all of devolo's core SKUs.
• Linksys: Direct rival in residential/SOHO mesh (Velop, Atlas) and WiFi routers; Linksys also offers WiFi 6/7 mesh comparable to devolo's BE-series and targets similar European retail customers.
• Netgear: Sells Orbi mesh systems, Nighthawk routers, and Powerline adapters directly overlapping devolo's WiFi mesh, router, and PLC categories for residential and SOHO customers.
• Zyxel: Manufactures home/SOHO routers, mesh, and powerline products plus carrier-grade networking; its consumer arm overlaps directly with devolo's residential PLC and mesh portfolio.

Emerging players

• Tenda: Volume Asian networking brand selling mesh (Nova), routers, and powerline adapters at low price points, increasingly present in European online retail alongside devolo.
• Mercusys: TP-Link sub-brand focused on value-priced WiFi mesh, routers, and powerline adapters; competes with devolo's entry-level Magic 1/2 and repeater SKUs on price.

Broad incumbents

• Sagemcom: Tier-1 European broadband CPE and smart metering OEM with deep operator relationships; a credible incumbent for the utility/smart-grid pivot devolo is pursuing via GridMaximizer.
• Landis+Gyr: Global leader in smart metering and grid management; representative of the established AMI and utility communications incumbents that devolo would face in any smart-grid/PLC expansion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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