Gentex Unites the Connected Car and the Smart Home with the Next Generation of HomeLink
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) has announced the launch of its next-generation HomeLink car-to-home automation system at CES 2025. The updated system marks HomeLink's 30th anniversary, with an estimated 110 million equipped vehicles currently on the road.
The new version introduces significant upgrades including compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, integration with smart home products from major brands like Amazon and Samsung Smart Things, and Wi-Fi-connected garage door operation via smartphone or vehicle-integrated apps.
The system combines radio frequency (RF) technology for entry devices, Long-Range Bluetooth for global compatibility, and cloud-based API integration for smart home devices. A new HomeLink app will provide programming instructions, device compatibility updates, and remote garage door activation through partnerships with manufacturers like Genie.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) ha annunciato il lancio del suo sistema di automazione car-to-home di nuova generazione HomeLink al CES 2025. Il sistema aggiornato segna il 30掳 anniversario di HomeLink, con circa 110 milioni di veicoli attualmente equipaggiati in circolazione.
La nuova versione introduce aggiornamenti significativi, tra cui compatibilit脿 con Apple CarPlay e Android Auto, integrazione con prodotti per la smart home di marchi importanti come Amazon e Samsung Smart Things, e operazione della porta del garage tramite Wi-Fi attraverso smartphone o app integrate nel veicolo.
Il sistema combina la tecnologia a radiofrequenza (RF) per dispositivi di accesso, Bluetooth a lungo raggio per compatibilit脿 globale e integrazione API basata su cloud per dispositivi smart home. Una nuova app HomeLink fornir脿 istruzioni di programmazione, aggiornamenti sulla compatibilit脿 dei dispositivi e attivazione remota della porta del garage grazie a partenariati con produttori come Genie.
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Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) a annonc茅 le lancement de son syst猫me d'automatisation car-to-home HomeLink de nouvelle g茅n茅ration au CES 2025. Le syst猫me mis 脿 jour c茅l猫bre le 30e anniversaire de HomeLink, avec environ 110 millions de v茅hicules actuellement 茅quip茅s sur la route.
La nouvelle version introduit des am茅liorations significatives, notamment la compatibilit茅 avec Apple CarPlay et Android Auto, l'int茅gration de produits de maison intelligente de grandes marques comme Amazon et Samsung Smart Things, et le contr么le des portes de garage par Wi-Fi via des applications pour smartphone ou int茅gr茅es au v茅hicule.
Le syst猫me combine la technologie de fr茅quence radio (RF) pour les dispositifs d'entr茅e, le Bluetooth longue port茅e pour une compatibilit茅 mondiale, et l'int茅gration d'API bas茅e sur le cloud pour les dispositifs de maison intelligente. Une nouvelle application HomeLink fournira des instructions de programmation, des mises 脿 jour de compatibilit茅 des dispositifs, et l'activation 脿 distance des portes de garage gr芒ce 脿 des partenariats avec des fabricants tels que Genie.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) hat die Einf眉hrung seines n盲chsten Generation des HomeLink Car-to-Home-Automatisierungssystems auf der CES 2025 angek眉ndigt. Das aktualisierte System feiert das 30-j盲hrige Bestehen von HomeLink, mit gesch盲tzten 110 Millionen ausgestatteten Fahrzeugen, die derzeit auf den Stra脽en unterwegs sind.
Die neue Version bringt erhebliche Verbesserungen mit sich, darunter Kompatibilit盲t mit Apple CarPlay und Android Auto, Integration mit Smart-Home-Produkten von gro脽en Marken wie Amazon und Samsung Smart Things sowie Wi-Fi-unterst眉tzte Garagentorsteuerung 眉ber Smartphones oder fahrzeugintegrierte Apps.
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- Expansion of HomeLink functionality to include major smart home platforms (Amazon, Samsung)
- Large existing market presence with 110 million HomeLink-equipped vehicles
- New revenue opportunities through HomeLink Smart Home Solutions program
- Enhanced product offering with multi-platform compatibility (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto)
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The evolution of HomeLink represents a strategic pivot in automotive connectivity, bridging a critical gap in the smart home ecosystem. The integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, combined with support for major smart home platforms like Amazon and Samsung SmartThings, positions Gentex to capture a larger share of the growing connected car market. The dual approach of using RF for critical functions while embracing cloud API integration shows technical maturity in addressing both security and convenience.
The system's backward compatibility, coupled with 110 million existing HomeLink-equipped vehicles, creates a substantial installed base for future monetization. The new smartphone app and potential for integration into automaker apps opens additional revenue streams through software services. The multi-protocol approach (RF, Long-Range Bluetooth, cloud APIs) creates a robust technical moat, making it harder for competitors to replicate the full feature set.
The expansion into HomeLink Smart Home Solutions for property management represents a strategic diversification beyond automotive, potentially opening new B2B revenue channels. This positions Gentex to benefit from both automotive and smart home market growth trajectories.
The timing of this announcement ahead of CES 2025 is strategically significant for Gentex's market positioning. With a market cap of
The partnership strategy with established brands like Amazon and Samsung reduces market entry barriers and leverages existing consumer trust. The professional installation service model through HomeLink Smart Home Solutions could generate higher margins compared to traditional hardware sales. This move aligns with the broader industry trend toward integrated mobility solutions and could help Gentex command premium pricing in its core automotive business.
ZEELAND, Mich., Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: ) announced today that it will unveil the newest version of its HomeLink car-to-home automation system next week at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The latest HomeLink will be compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, operate a broad range of smart home products from leading brands such as Amazon and Samsung Smart Things, and allow users to operate certain Wi-Fi-connected garage doors via smartphone or vehicle-integrated app.
Gentex is a technology company and long-time supplier of electro-optical products for the global automotive, aerospace, fire protection and medical industries. The company is best known for automotive electronics, but continues to grow its capabilities in vision systems, sensing, AI development, biometrics, home automation, and more.
HomeLink, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is the auto industry鈥檚 original and most trusted car-to-home automation system, with an estimated 110 million HomeLink-equipped vehicles on the road today. HomeLink allows users to program in-vehicle buttons to activate garage doors, estate gates, and a myriad of smart home devices.
鈥淲e want to ensure that HomeLink remains the most comprehensive and versatile car-to-home automation system available,鈥� said Gentex Chief Operations Officer and Chief Technology Officer Neil Boehm. 鈥淏y ensuring compatibility with leading smart home brands, it allows HomeLink to operate an ever-increasing number of devices, making it more and more useful over time.鈥�
The next-gen HomeLink utilizes multiple methods to activate smart home devices. It incorporates radio frequency (RF) to control entry-critical devices such as garage doors and gates, Long-Range Bluetooth to ensure global compatibility and support device updates, and cloud-based API integration for smart home devices.
HomeLink can now operate devices from leading smart home manufacturers, including Amazon and Samsung, allowing users to activate individual smart home devices or entire scenes via a HomeLink button press. In addition, the system will be compatible with Apple Car Play and Android Auto.
To help setup and manage next-gen HomeLink, Gentex has developed an all-new HomeLink app that provides step-by-step programming instructions, supports device compatibility updates, facilitates the control of Amazon and Samsung smart home devices, enables Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and allows the remote activation of garage doors. Elements of the HomeLink app can also be integrated into automaker vehicle apps and infotainment systems.
鈥淩F is the best way to ensure activation of entry-critical devices like garage doors and gates, but there is also a growing desire to open garage doors remotely from a smartphone app,鈥� said Boehm. 鈥淭hrough partnerships with garage door operator manufacturers like Genie, we can provide automakers with app-based solutions that allow HomeLink to control garage doors from the vehicle or user鈥檚 smartphone.鈥�
Gentex also recently launched a program called HomeLink Smart Home Solutions, which provides homeowners, builders and commercial property managers with curated, professionally installed and monitored smart home systems. The systems can include a broad range of devices, such as smart locks, lighting, thermostats, security cameras, intrusion sensors 鈥� even options for solar power and EV charging.
Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is a technology company that leverages its core competencies, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and ongoing research to create market-leading positions in a variety of verticals. You can view some of the Company鈥檚 latest technology at .
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