Netatmo facts for kids
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| S.A. | |
| Industry | Home automation |
| Founded | 1 May 2011 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France |
| Founders | Fred Potter Jean-Pierre Dumolard |
| Headquarters | 93 rue Nationale,
Boulogne-Billancourt
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France
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| Products | Smart home weather station smart indoor air quality monitor smart thermostat smart indoor camera smart outdoor camera netatmo radiator valves |
Netatmo is a French company that makes smart devices for homes. It started in 2011 and has created many products. These include security cameras, personal weather stations, and smoke alarms that connect to the internet.
In November 2018, a big French company called Legrand bought Netatmo.
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How Netatmo Started
Netatmo was founded in 2011 by Fred Potter and Jean-Pierre Dumolard. Fred Potter is an engineer and a business person.
First Products and Growth
In 2012, Netatmo launched its first product. It was called the Smart Home Weather Station. This device helped people measure weather data right at their homes. That same year, the company received money to help it sell more products and create new ones.
In November 2015, Netatmo got more money to grow. The Legrand group also bought a part of the company.
In 2016, the French president, François Hollande, visited Netatmo's offices.
Becoming Part of Legrand
At a big technology show in 2018, Netatmo announced new plans. It teamed up with the Muller group to create smart home products. The company also worked with other large groups like Legrand and VELUX. Together, they developed smart technologies for homes. For example, the VELUX ACTIVE system came out in July 2018. It helps control windows and blinds automatically based on temperature and air quality.
Legrand bought Netatmo in November 2018. Netatmo became part of Legrand's smart home division. The Netatmo brand name continued to be used.
In 2019, Netatmo started a new partnership with Bubendorff. They released a smart solution called iDiamant for Bubendorff roller shutters.
Smart Home Products
Netatmo makes many different smart devices for your home. Here are some of them:
Smart Home Weather Station
This was Netatmo's first product, launched in 2012. It measures local weather data. It has two parts: one for inside your home and one for outside.
Additional Smart Indoor Module
Released in 2013, this is an extra part for the Smart Home Weather Station.
Smart Thermostat
Launched in 2013, this device was designed by Philippe Starck. It helps you save energy by keeping your home at the right temperature.
Smart Rain Gauge
This accessory for the Smart Home Weather Station came out in 2014. It measures how much rain falls.
Smart Indoor Camera
Released in 2015, this camera can recognize faces. It sends an alert to your phone if an unknown person enters your home.
Smart Outdoor Camera
This camera came out in 2016. It can tell the difference between people, animals, and cars. It alerts you if an intruder comes onto your property.
Smart Anemometer
Launched in 2016, this device measures how fast the wind is blowing and its direction.
Smart Radiator Valves
These valves, designed by Philippe Starck, were launched in 2017. They let you control the temperature in each room of your home.
Smart Indoor Air Quality Monitor
Released in 2017, this device checks the temperature, humidity, noise, and carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels in your home. It gives advice to help you have healthier air.
Smart Smoke Alarm
Launched in 2018, this alarm sends a message to your smartphone if it detects smoke or fire.
WeatherMap: A Community Weather Map
Netatmo has a special map called WeatherMap. It shows outdoor weather data from users who share information from their smart home weather stations. Anyone can look at this map to see temperatures, wind, and rainfall.
In 2018, Norway's public weather service, YR, started using WeatherMap. This helped them make better weather forecasts for people in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.
Products Made Together
Netatmo works with other companies through its 'with Netatmo' program. They create smart products that are built into new homes or during renovations.
Smart Switches and Sockets
In January 2018, Netatmo worked with Legrand to create smart switches and sockets. You can use these to control lights, roller shutters, and other electric devices. You can control them with your smartphone or by using your voice.
Smart Roof Windows
In July 2018, Netatmo launched products with Velux. These allow you to control Velux roof windows, blinds, and roller shutters remotely and automatically.
Smart Heating Systems
Netatmo also worked with the Muller group. They created a special module for electric radiators. This helps control smart heating systems in different rooms.
Awards for Innovation
Netatmo's products have won many awards over the years. These awards recognize their innovative design, high quality, and how easy they are to use. Products like the Smart Home Weather Station, Smart Thermostat, and Smart Cameras have received honors for being smart and helpful for a better world.
