The startup offers a smart home platform that integrates IoT devices through a centralized control system, enabling seamless communication and automation. This technology enhances energy efficiency and user convenience by allowing homeowners to monitor and manage their devices from a single interface.
Funding
$10K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional smart home systems rely on motion sensors or phone tracking, which are inaccurate in detecting actual occupancy, leading to lights turning off while a room is occupied or failing to account for guests and family members without smartphones. These systems often struggle with object permanence and can be slow to react to changes in occupancy.
Solution
Hiome offers a precise occupancy detection system using Hiome Door, a sensor placed at doorways that counts entries and exits to accurately determine the number of people in a room. By tracking the flow of people rather than relying on motion or device tracking, Hiome ensures lights and other smart home devices respond appropriately and instantaneously to actual occupancy. The system protects privacy by using thermal sensors instead of cameras and processing all data locally, eliminating cloud dependencies. This approach enables a truly intelligent home that anticipates needs and adapts dynamically without requiring changes in user behavior.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is homeowners seeking a reliable and private smart home system that accurately detects occupancy for efficient automation and energy savings.
Features
- Hiome Door uses thermal sensors to count entries and exits, accurately determining room occupancy.
- The system works for all occupants, including guests and children, without requiring phones or wearables.
- Data is processed locally, ensuring privacy and eliminating cloud dependencies.
- Integrates with Philips Hue, HomeKit, and MQTT for seamless automation of existing smart home devices.
- Offers wired, recessed, and battery power options for flexible installation.
- Hiome Core syncs data from all sensors without a cloud connection, providing real-time occupancy data and historical logs.