Universal Electronics Inc

Universal Electronics
Public
Traded as NASDAQ: UEIC
Industry Consumer Electronics
Headquarters Santa Ana, California, USA
Products Remote Controls, IoT Devices
Website uei.com

Universal Electronics Inc. is an American manufacturer of remote controls, IoT devices, and home sensors. The company designs, develops, manufactures and ships products both under its own name and under other brands in the audio video, subscription broadcasting, connected home, tablet and smart phone markets. In 2015, it expanded its product and technology platform to include home automation, intelligent sensing and security.

Products

UEI is one the world's largest manufacturer of remote controls, responsible for an estimated 30% global market share in home entertainment remotes.[1] Under its Ecolink brand, it also makes home security and automation products such as motion and door/window entry sensors. Many of the products are made under contract and then sold under the brand name of larger consumer electronic manufacturers such as Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Toshiba, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Yamaha, and Sharp, as well as North American cable TV providers such as Comcast, Rogers, Cox, Shaw, Charter and Time Warner.[1][2]

UEI makes numerous products that use ZigBee technology. They are a member of the ZigBee Alliance.[3]

Products manufactured by UEI that have their own Wikipedia Article include the JP1 remote.

Acquisitions

On February 2009, UEI purchased all of Zilog's software & IP assets related to Zilog's universal remote control business, including all ROM code, software, and database of infrared codes.[4] Zilog sold these assets for $31 million cash.

In August 2015, UEI strengthened its position in the smart home market by acquiring Ecolink Intelligent Technology, a wireless home security and automation specialist.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "UEI: Global Manufacturing".
  2. ↑ "UEI Cable Remotes Support Website". Urcsupport.com. 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  3. ↑ "Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) - The ZigBee Alliance". www.zigbee.org. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  4. ↑ "Zilog Sells Off Two Product Lines (February 19, 2009)".
  5. ↑ "Universal Electronics makes smart home bid with Ecolink acquisition". 2015-08-05.


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