Eve

Eve is a smart-home device brand headquartered in Munich, Germany, and part of the Swiss-Swedish industrial group ABB. The brand traces its origins to 1999, when it was first established as Elgato. Over time the connected-home business was spun out and rebranded as Eve Systems, building a market-leading reputation for the user experience and quality of its devices for the Apple ecosystem while guaranteeing 100% privacy. Eve's product family spans smart locks, thermostats, weather and environmental sensors, motion and contact sensors, energy and power products, and smart blinds, all designed to work together without a mandatory cloud account. Eve's core proposition is privacy and local intelligence. The company states that there is no Eve cloud, no registration, and no tracking, so user data is not exposed. Eve devices communicate directly with smartphones or hubs rather than through a proprietary cloud, and they are Apple HomeKit- or Matter-enabled for interoperability with other vendors' accessories. Eve emphasizes that all features are available without any additional subscriptions, and that its devices use Thread or Wi-Fi connectivity and implement the future-proof Matter standard, with feature sets expanded through updates. Eve's flagship categories include the Eve Thermo smart radiator thermostat, now in its fourth generation with Matter technology, the Eve Weather outdoor temperature and humidity sensor, the Eve Dimmer Switch, and the Eve Blinds Collection of customized smart blinds. The company also collaborates with partners such as Coulisse on Eve MotionBlinds, bringing Thread-based motorized blinds to market. Eve sells directly through its website and through retail partners, with shipping in Germany, the United States, and other markets. As part of ABB, Eve sits alongside other smart-building brands such as Busch-Jaeger, and the company positions itself as a pillar of a future-proof, functional, and valuable smart home. Its engineering is done in-house, combining software and hardware, and its devices are aimed at consumers who want elegant design, easy installation, and strong privacy guarantees.

Eve's history begins in 1999, when the company was first established as Elgato. Elgato built a range of consumer technology products, and its connected-home line eventually became known as Eve. Over time the smart-home business was separated and rebranded as Eve Systems, focusing on Apple HomeKit-compatible accessories. The brand earned a market-leading reputation for the user experience and quality of its devices for the Apple ecosystem, while guaranteeing 100% privacy. Eve's product strategy centered on local intelligence and direct communication between devices and smartphones or hubs, avoiding cloud dependency. The company adopted Apple HomeKit early and later embraced the Thread networking protocol and the Matter standard. In late 2020, Apple's HomePod mini added Thread support to HomeKit, which accelerated Eve's Thread-based roadmap. Eve had already been a Thread pioneer, and its Eve Core Bluetooth and Thread module became a key building block for partners. A notable collaboration was with Coulisse, a company successful in motorized blinds powered by its MotionBlinds technology. Coulisse's owner and CEO Christiaan Roetgering wanted to eliminate the need for a bridge and make MotionBlinds fully cross-platform. In late 2020, Coulisse's MotionBlinds team recognized Thread's potential and reached out to Eve Systems, then led by Jerome Gackel, a former Somfy North America CEO and blinds industry veteran. Using Eve's Bluetooth and Thread module, Eve Core, engineers from both companies built a prototype in just a few weeks. In September 2021, about 10 months after the collaboration began, the first ultra-quiet, ultra-responsive Eve MotionBlinds motor went into production. Eve continued to expand its lineup with Matter-enabled devices, including the fourth-generation Eve Thermo, and introduced the Eve Blinds Collection of customized smart blinds. The company also emphasized subscription-free features and future-proof technology via Thread or Wi-Fi. Eve Systems is now part of ABB and headquartered in Munich, Germany. Under ABB ownership, Eve operates alongside other smart-building brands such as Busch-Jaeger, and the company markets its products in Germany, the United States, and other international markets.

• 2021

  First Eve MotionBlinds motor, developed with Coulisse, went into production in September.

• 2020

  Apple's HomePod mini added Thread support to HomeKit, accelerating Eve's Thread roadmap.

• 1999

  First established as Elgato.

Privacy-focused, subscription-free smart home devices for the Apple ecosystem and Matter, engineered in-house with premium design.

• Eve Thermo (4th generation)

  Smart radiator thermostat with Matter technology, designed to keep temperature right while saving heating costs.

• Eve Weather

  Outdoor sensor to check local temperature and humidity and see weather trends at a glance.

• Eve Dimmer Switch

  Smart dimmer switch for perfect brightness in every moment.

• Eve Blinds Collection

  Customized smart blinds that fit window size and enhance interior aesthetic.

• Eve MotionBlinds

  Ultra-quiet, ultra-responsive motorized blinds developed with Coulisse, using Thread.

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