HomeBridge

Home Automation Gateway/Hub for Zigbee & Bluetooth Applications

HomeBridge Gateway/Hub Overview

HomeBridge® is a smart home automation IoT gateway solution for OEMs that offers a cost-effective and secure way of connecting the Internet of Things devices to industry-leading cloud platforms with SDK based connectivity. HomeBridge® can efficiently manage 40+ smart edge devices with standard features for any industry solution. HomeBridge® is available as white-label smart home systems for OEMs and IoT end device manufacturers to easily alter it according to their market needs. With VOLANSYS’s smart home automation gateway, device manufacturers can complete their entire smart home solution by utilizing our ready to production platform with following strategic advantages.

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OEM Solution

Customize Logo, Enclosure, Packaging and Connectivity options. So you can focus more on generating core business value for your customers

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Faster Time to Market

Ready to Use, Feature Rich, Pre-certified IoT Gateway platform with Integrated IoT Cloud and Wireless Connectivity protocols for quick deployment

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Lower Cost of Ownership

Reduce cost of ownership by utilizing our ready-to-use cost-effective solution – minimal development cost, low production cost, low operating costs

Key Features

Wireless Connectivity
Zigbee or Bluetooth 5.0 to Wi-Fi – 802.11 b/g/n or Ethernet
and more on demand

Powerful Device + User Management
Multi-user, multi-location, 40+ end devices support
per gateway

Leading IoT Cloud Platforms Support
IoTify, Ayla, Evrythng, AWS IoT and other proprietary solutions

Android and iOS Mobile Application
Control and monitor devices and sensors

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Compact Enclosure
Wall mount pluggable design
(L x W x H – 55 mm x 55 mm x 50 mm)

Gateway Application
OTA update, real-time alerts, rule engine support, scene management, multiple gateway device management and more

Security
TLS 1.2, MQTT 3.1.1, database & hardware level encryption

OEM Solution
Customise brand, enclosure, packaging,
certification (CE/FCC/RoHS/UL on request), etc..

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Wireless Connectivity


HomeBridge® flexibly supports a broad range of OEM wireless devices based on Zigbee 3.0 (NXP JN5179), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 (NRF52832 BLE Mesh 5.0), such as water leak detection, smart outlet plug, temperature & Humidity sensor, thermostats, air conditioners, light controls, door locks, garage doors, and appliances like washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and many more can be integrated as per OEMs end to end solution design. HomeBridge® act as a Zigbee Hub/Gateway or Bluetooth Gateway in entire system.

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Cloud Connectivity


HomeBridge® software architecture is capable of integrating with well known leading cloud service providers without doing upfront investment on the underlying infrastructure. It has built-in features like device provisioning, device operations, remote over-the-air updates for on-field devices, customizable rules engine, mobile alerts, and many more for your IoT solution. Moreover, it will provide SDK based cloud connectivity for any further proprietary development.

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Mobile Connectivity


Connected and feature-rich Mobile application SDK with sample application for mobile platforms like iOS and Android with secure communications, event-based alerts, schedule based rules and so on with support on customization for suitable application for all IoT end devices from OEMs. This allows controlling and monitoring IoT devices and sensors from anywhere at any time for their end customers using mobile phones.

Key Applications

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Smart Home Automation

Control Zigbee or BLE based sensors through cloud, Voice assistant or other Home control protocols.

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Smart Healthcare

Connect HRM, Blood pressure, Body temperature, Air quality & other sensors for real-time patient care.

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Smart Lighting

Integrate lights, Switches and other sensors with HomeBridge® and Voice assistant services.

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Smart Asset Tracking

Create a low-cost tracking solution using Bluetooth Beacons based on iBeacon or Eddystone protocol.

Technical Specifications

HomeBridge - 100 HomeBridge - 200
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CPU

Processor ARM Cortex-M4F CPU ESP 32 Xtensa LX6 CPU
Operating System Support FreeRTOS
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Electric

Power Input Voltage: 85/260VAC Current - Maximum: 20 mA Input Voltage: 85/265VAC Current - Maximum: 20 mA
or 5VDC, 350 mA
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Protocols

MQTT ​Lightweight, publish-subscribe based messaging protocol designed for M2M, works on top of TCP-IP
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Memory

SRAM 512KB
External QSPI Flash 4MB (expandable up to 16MB)
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Connectivity

Zigbee 1x interface, NXP’s JN5179 module working on 2.4GHz IEEE802.15.4 compliant
Ethernet 1x interface 10/100Mbps Ethernet
Wi-Fi Marvell CU300 module working on 2.4GHz and IEEE802.11b/g/n compliant. ESP 32 module working on 2.4GHz and IEEE802.11b/g/n compliant.
Bluetooth 5.0 Nordic’s nrf52832 module working on 2.4GHz radio frequency, BLE mesh networking
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General

Dimension L x W x H – 55 mm x 55 mm x 55 mm
Weight 80 gm
Temperature 0°C to 70°C -20°C to +60°C
Mounting Options Wall Plug Mount Wall Plug Mount and Tabletop Mount
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Certification

CE Pre-Certified
FCC Pre-Certified
RoHS Pre-Certified
(*Formal certification on request)

HomeBridge® as a Platform

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HomeBridge® as a Solution

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HomeBridge® IoT Gateway Starter Kit

HomeBridge®
Dimmable Smart Bulb
Smart Door Sensor
Smart Motion Sensor

$99 per kit

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