Sensibo
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Home automation |
| Founded | November 2013 |
| Founders | Omer Enbar and Ran Roth |
| Website | sensibo |
Sensibo is a manufacturer of air conditioning controllers.
History
[edit]Sensibo was founded in November 2013 by Omer Enbar and Ran Roth.[1] It is headquartered in Redwood City, California.[2]
The company's mission was to bring about a change in the way people interact with their climate control systems. Recognizing the increasing demand for smart home technology and the potential for energy savings, Sensibo introduced its flagship product, the Sensibo Sky, which allowed users to make their old remote-controlled air conditioners smart.
The idea originated around 2004 when Omer Enbar had built a personal control system to activate his air conditioner via email prior to biking home from work. The system connected an IR blaster to a laptop that would send a signal to the AC every time he sent an email with the title "AC on" or "AC off".
During 2013, Omer Enbar and Ran Roth manually built and deployed several prototypes to friends and family. They later proceeded to found the company.[3]
Products and Services
[edit]The Sensibo product line primarily focuses on smart controllers that connect air conditioners and heat pumps to the internet. These controllers enable users to control their devices remotely through a mobile app, set timers, and use geofencing features. Additionally, Sensibo products integrate with other smart home systems and voice assistants, allowing for a seamless user experience.
Sensibo Sky: Connects to the user's air conditioner via infrared and allows for remote control through the Sensibo app and offers additional features such as climate react, which adjusts the air conditioner settings based on external weather conditions.
Sensibo Air: An advanced version of the Sensibo Sky, the Sensibo Air offers like room presence sensors and HomeKit integration.
Sensibo Air Pro: Builds on the Sensibo Air and adds an air quality sensor.
Crowdfunding and video
[edit]In May 2014, Sensibo launched a successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. The campaign raised $165,000 on July 20, 2014. Its campaign video was later selected by Indiegogo as the funniest pitch video of 2014.[4] The video, created by Tross Media and starring Michael Harpaz, has been often compared to Dollar Shave Club and the TV series House of Cards.[5]
Product launches
[edit]Sensibo delivered on its crowdfunding campaign during the summer of 2015, shipping thousands of units worldwide, according to the company.[6] In May 2015, Sensibo launched an IFTTT channel, allowing its system to interface with other apps and devices.[7] The devices are being distributed in many countries.[8][9]
In January 2017 the company launched its 2nd generation device, Sensibo Sky.[10] Features include: 7-day scheduling, Location based on/off, Multiple users controlling a single device, integration with Amazon Echo and IFTTT.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet Sensibo: The Attachment That Will Revolutionize Your Aircon". nocamels.com. 20 May 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
- ^ "Sensibo". LinkedIn. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Sensibo Will Give Your Air Conditioners Nest-Like Intelligence And Remote Control". techcrunch.com. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
- ^ "Five funniest pitch video of 2014". go.indiegogo.com. 4 January 2015.
- ^ "Make any air conditioner smart - Sensibo". reddit.com. 21 May 2014.
- ^ "Sensibo is coming". sensibo.com.
- ^ "Introducing the Sensibo Channel". blog.ifttt.com.
- ^ Nagubandi, Ayyappa (7 April 2015). "Stay sensibly cool this summer". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ Nield, David (7 July 2015). "How to Turn on Your AC Before You Even Walk In the Door". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "Meet Sensibo: The Attachment That Will Revolutionize Your Aircon". PC Magazine. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
- ^ "Learn More". Sensibo. Retrieved 2017-01-26.