Universal Electronics

Universal Electronics

Designs and manufactures smart home technologies

About Universal Electronics

Simplify's Rating
Why Universal Electronics is rated
A-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Energy

Consumer Software

Consumer Goods

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1986

Overview

Universal Electronics Inc. specializes in smart home technology and wireless control solutions. The company designs and manufactures products such as smart thermostats, remote controls, and HVAC systems, which enhance home entertainment and smart home experiences. Their products work by transforming traditional devices into smart, connected solutions that can be controlled remotely or through cloud services like QuickSet Cloud, which integrates various content sources and services. Unlike many competitors, UEI focuses on both hardware and software, providing comprehensive solutions for consumer electronics and hospitality industries. The company's goal is to promote sustainability by creating energy-efficient products, such as occupancy-aware smart thermostats, that help reduce energy consumption.

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What believers are saying

  • UEI's expansion of QuickSet Widget Pro enhances smart home device control.
  • The launch of QuickSet homeSense technology showcases UEI's innovation at CES.
  • UEI's sustainability report highlights its commitment to environmental standards.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging smart home technology companies could erode market share.
  • Potential patent litigation risks, as seen in the case against Roku, could be costly.
  • Dependence on key partnerships, like with Immersion Corporation, poses risks if they falter.

What makes Universal Electronics unique

  • UEI's QuickSet Cloud offers seamless interoperability for smart home devices.
  • The company has a broad portfolio of patented wireless control technologies.
  • UEI's commitment to sustainability is evident in its energy-efficient smart thermostats.

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Company News

Stock Titan
Jan 7th, 2025
Universal Electronics Inc. Unveils QuickSet(R) Widget Pro Family at CES

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), a global leader in smart home technology is excited to announce the expansion of its QuickSet Widget family with the introduction of QuickSet Widget Pro line-up at the upcoming International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this January.

The Retail Data
Jan 3rd, 2025
Universal Electronics Inc. Enhances UEI TIDE Family Portfolio with New Features and Capabilities

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), a leader in smart home technology, has unveiled its expanded UEI TIDE family portfolio, featuring exciting new capabilities that will be showcased at the upcoming International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this January.

HR Tech Wire
Dec 30th, 2024
Universal Electronics Inc. Unveils Revolutionary QuickSet(R) homeSense Technology at CES

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), a global leader in smart home technology, is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking QuickSet homeSense technology at the upcoming International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this January.

Yahoo Finance
May 1st, 2024
Universal Electronics Unveils Inaugural Sustainability Report

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 01, 2024-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) (NASDAQ: UEIC), the global leader in wireless universal control solutions for home entertainment and smart home devices, announced it released its first-ever Sustainability Report for the calendar year ended 2023 detailing its commitment to environmental, social, and governance standards.

Business Wire
Jan 19th, 2024
Universal Electronics Announces U.S. Court Of Appeals Affirms Ban On Import And Sale Of Roku Infringing Products

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Electronics Inc. (“UEI”) (NASDAQ: UEIC), the global leader in wireless universal control solutions for home entertainment and smart home devices, today announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a prior ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC” or the “Commission”), which banned the importation and sale of various streaming products by Roku, Inc. (“Roku”) that infringe UEI’s patent. The appellate court’s ruling issued today

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