‘Smart windows’ launched
10th January 2017

Velux has announced a partnership with smart home company Netatmo to develop a range of ‘smart windows’ called Velux Active.

In a statement, Velux says the windows “will comprise WiFi gateway and smart controls for Velux Integra roof windows and sunscreening products, along with a control app for iOS and Android. Based on a range of indoor climate parameters, such as temperature, sunlight levels, humidity, and CO2 levels, users will be able to automate roof window and sunscreen operation, by ensuring the optimum indoor climate in a home at all times.”

The first Velux Active products are expected to launch in autumn 2017.

Velux Group CEO Jørgen Tang-Jensen said: “Very soon your home will be able to help look after your health, by ensuring you get plenty of daylight and fresh air exactly when you need it. Velux has been creating better living environments for our customers for more than 75 years, and this collaboration with Netatmo represents an important step forward in providing greater comfort, well-being, energy efficiency and security.”

Founder and President Fred Potter added: “With this partnership, we demonstrate our ability to create solutions that fit into the house infrastructure and to directly address the B2B market. Through this collaboration, we bring our skills in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, product software integration, electronics and user experience”.

The product concept for Velux Active has also been awarded two CES 2017 awards in the Smart Home and Eco-design & Sustainable Technologies categories.

As part of its strategy on smart homes and the Internet of Things, Velux has also collaborated with Apple, to develop products compatible with Apple’s HomeKit smart home platform.