3 Home Automation Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Home Automation Business

Home automation uses modern technologies like sensors, internet and automation control to create centrally controlled lighting, home security and HVAC services.

The home automation business targets homeowners in the upper-middle to upper class. You can market your services by partnering with home improvement businesses to gain market exposure. Create a social media presence and use the platforms to educate your target customers about the business.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a home automation business:

1. Konnected Inc. ($840K/year)

Nate Clark, founder of Konnected, came up with the idea for his business when he realized there was a need for a smart upgrade to traditional home security systems. After developing an open-source version and gaining popularity on GitHub, Nate received requests to build units for others, leading him to create a physical product that allows homeowners to monitor their security systems from their phones. With approximately 9,000 orders per year and $1,000,000 in sales, Konnected continues to develop and expand its line to meet increasing demand.

How much they make: $840K/year
Current team size: 4

How A Solution To My Own Problem Turned Into A $70K/Month Smart Home Security System

Konnected founder Nate Clark shares how he developed an open-source solution to his own home security struggles, growing the business to generate an estimated $1 million in sales annually.

About

Nate started Konnected Inc. almost 7 years ago

Revenue

Nate grew the business to $70K/month

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