Eve Systems
{{short description|German home automation producer}}
{{Redirect|Elgato Systems|the consumer electronic brand now owned by Corsair|Elgato|the Chinese battery manufacturer|EVE Energy}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Eve Systems GmbH
| logo = Eve Systems logo.svg
| former_name = Elgato Systems GmbH
| type = Private
| industry = Smart home
| founded = {{Start date and age|June 27, 2018}}
| owner = {{ubl|Independent {{smaller|(2018–23)}}|ABB {{smaller|(2023–present)}}}}
| hq_location_city = Munich
| hq_location_country = Germany
| website = {{URL|evehome.com}}
}}
Eve Systems GmbH (branded as Eve and formerly called Elgato Systems GmbH) is a German smart home and home automation producer founded on June 27, 2018.
The brand originally existed as a line of smart home products manufactured by Elgato Systems, a company best known for a line of video-recording and gaming products.{{Cite web|url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/05/29/homekit-compatible-elgato-eve-aqua-water-controller-eve-flare-smart-light-unveiled|title=Elgato launches HomeKit compatible Eve Aqua water controller, Eve Flare smart light|website=AppleInsider|date=29 May 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-24}} The Elgato brand and gaming division of the company was sold to Corsair in June 2018, while the main company was renamed to Eve Systems retaining the Eve brand of smart home devices.{{Cite news|url=https://www.techpowerup.com/245546/elgato-systems-renames-to-eve-systems-after-spinning-off-gaming-business|title=Elgato Systems Renames to Eve Systems After Spinning Off Gaming Business|work=TechPowerUp|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en}}
On June 12, 2023, ABB announced its acquisition of Eve Systems.{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2023 |title=ABB strengthens smart home technology portfolio with acquisition of Eve Systems |url=https://new.abb.com/news/detail/104038/abb-strengthens-smart-home-technology-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-eve-systems}}
History
= EyeTV =
{{Further|EyeTV}}
Elgato Systems introduced the EyeTV brand in November 2002.
The first device was a small USB-powered device that contained a cable tuner and hardware encoder in order to convert television video into an MPEG-1 format for watching on a computer.{{cite news|title=EyeTV|last=Jonathan|first=Seff|date=November 2002|publisher=Macworld}} - it also had coaxial and RCA plugs to connect it with a VCR or camcorder. A 2002 article in Macworld said it was the "first step" in bridging computers and television, but at this point still had "some kinks".
The next device was the EyeTV 200 released in 2004. The EyeTV 200 allowed for digital remote control and converted programing into MPEG-2.{{cite news|title=EyeTV 200|last=Seff|first=Jonathan|date=July 2004|publisher=Macworld}}{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54095-2004Jun19.html|title=Devices Mimic TiVo -- Somewhat|last1=Greenberg|first1=Daniel|date=June 20, 2004|newspaper=The Washington Post|accessdate=August 12, 2014|last2=Savetz|first2=Kevin|page=F07}} The same year, Elgato released the Eye Home media server. By 2005, several other EyeTV products had been introduced, such as the EyeTV for DTT, the EyeTV EZ and the EyeTV Wonder.{{cite news|title=Digital TV in tiny package|last=Oaten|first=Chris|date=November 19, 2005|newspaper=Advertiser}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/03/technology/techspecial3/03biersdorfer.html?_r=0|title=In Small Rooms, Fitting Many Functions: Tech Built for the Dorm|last=Biersdorfer|first=J.D.|date=August 3, 2005|newspaper=The New York Times|accessdate=August 12, 2014}}
In February 2016, Elgato sold EyeTV to Geniatech Europe GmbH,{{Cite web|url=https://www.elgato.com/en/news/eyetv-february-2016|title=Elgato sells EyeTV|last=|first=|date=February 26, 2016|website=Elgato|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115071201/https://www.elgato.com/en/news/eyetv-february-2016|archive-date=November 15, 2016|access-date=}} a wholly owned subsidiary of Shenzhen Geniatech Inc., Ltd.
= Elgato Gaming =
{{Further|Elgato}}
In 2012, the company introduced Game Capture HD, which connects to gaming consoles to record gameplay. It was created in response to gamers that were hacking EyeTV products for gameplay recording.{{cite news|title=What is ... Elgato's Game Capture HD|last=Turner|first=Adam|date=July 16, 2012|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald}} In October 2014 Elgato released a new version called HD 60. It recorded in 60 frames per second and 1080p high definition video (compared to the previous Game Capture HD's 1080p30 or 720p60), whereas typical low-end video game recording devices capture in 720p and 30 frames per second.{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}}
In June 2018, the Elgato Gaming line of products and the Elgato brand were sold to Corsair, while the main company was renamed to Eve Systems retaining the Eve brand of smart home devices.
= Eve =
The Eve brand was introduced in 2014 when Elgato introduced a home monitoring system called Eve, which provides alerts to users regarding things like air pressure, temperature and water use. Elgato also developed light bulbs that can respond to programming on a mobile device and respond to commands over Bluetooth. In May 2018, Elgato introduced Eve Aqua, a smart water controller.{{Cite news|url=https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/29/eve-aqua-control-garden-hose-and-sprinklers-with-homekit/|title=Elgato launches Eve Aqua to let you control your garden hose and sprinklers with HomeKit|date=2018-05-29|work=9to5Mac|access-date=2018-06-27|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/29/17404914/elgato-eve-aqua-smart-hose-controller-apple-ios-homekit|title=Elgato made a HomeKit-connected smart hose controller|work=The Verge|access-date=2018-06-27}}
In late 2014, Elgato introduced the Smart Power battery backup for mobile devices. It communicates with the user's Bluetooth-enabled device to provide notifications and calendar reminders when it needs to be charged.{{cite news|url=http://www.slashgear.com/elgato-smart-power-iphone-battery-watches-your-calendar-01343804/|title=Elgato Smart Power: iPhone battery watches your calendar|last=Burns|first=Chris|date=September 1, 2014|accessdate=September 9, 2014|publisher=Slashgear}}
= Eve Systems =
= Smart key =
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Eve manufactures and markets a smart-key system. The system comes with a small 10-gram device that is placed on a key ring, in a purse, inside a car, or somewhere else.{{cite news|url=https://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/12/06/elgato-smart-key/|title=The Elgato Smart Key taps Bluetooth LE to help find your keys and remember where your car's parked|last=Sawers|first=Paul|date=December 6, 2013|accessdate=August 14, 2014|publisher=The Next Web}} Then it communicates with an Elgato app on an iOS device. If it is set up for keys, the app will alert the user when they are 10 meters away from their keys, indicating that they may have forgotten them. It takes advantage of the "Smart Bluetooth" Apple implemented in iOS 7.{{cite news|url=https://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-10/11/elgato-smart-key|title=Elgato's Smart Key uses iOS 7 Bluetooth Smart improvements to track your keys|last=Collins|first=Katie|date=October 11, 2013|accessdate=August 14, 2014|publisher=WIRED|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727182736/http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-10/11/elgato-smart-key|archive-date=July 27, 2014|url-status=dead}} A review in TheNextWeb said it was "money well spent" and worked "exactly as described", but that the beeping of the device could be louder and users will still need to supplement it with the Find my Phone app. A review in Macworld gave it 4 out of 5 stars.{{cite news|url=http://www.macworld.co.uk/review/ios-accessories/elgato-smart-key-review-iphone-ipad-device-tracker-3493163/|title=Elgato Smart Key Review: iPhone and iPad proximity location device tracker|last=Hattersley|first=Lou|date=December 10, 2013|accessdate=August 12, 2014|archive-date=July 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714200257/http://www.macworld.co.uk/review/ios-accessories/elgato-smart-key-review-iphone-ipad-device-tracker-3493163/|url-status=dead}}
= Smart home =
In September 2014, Elgato Systems announced a home monitoring system called Eve, which monitors a home's air pressure, water usage, temperature, air quality and other factors. {{cite news|url=http://www.cnet.com/news/elgato-eve-monitors-the-air-in-your-house-works-with-ios-8-homekit/|title=Elgato Eve will monitor the air in your house, works with iOS 8 HomeKit|last=Westaway|first=Luke|date=September 1, 2014|accessdate=September 2, 2014|publisher=CNET}} It also introduced smart light bulbs, which communicate with iOS devices through Bluetooth and allow users to adjust home lighting from their mobile device.{{cite news|url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/09/01/elgato-avea-smart-lightbulb-eve-smart-home-sensors/|title=Elgato announces $50 Avea smart lightbulb and Eve smart home sensors|last=Gorman|first=Michael|accessdate=September 2, 2014|publisher=Engadget}} They are HomeKit-Enabled.
{{As of|2023|9}}, the current series of smart home products includes:
- Eve Flare – portable smart LED lamp{{Cite news|url=https://9to5toys.com/2018/05/25/elgato-eve-flare/|title=Elgato unveils new portable Homekit-enabled Eve Flare smart lamp with six hour battery life|date=2018-05-25|work=9to5Toys|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en-US}}
- Eve Button – smart home remote{{Cite news|url=https://www.cultofmac.com/522147/elgato-eve-button/|title=Elgato Eve Button is a remote control for your HomeKit devices|date=2018-01-08|work=Cult of Mac|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en-US}}
- Eve Door & Window – door and window sensor{{Cite news|url=https://www.techhive.com/article/3030227/connected-home/elgato-eve-connected-home-system-review-elegant-design-and-operation-with-homekit-compatibility.html|title=Elgato Eve connected-home system review: Elegant design and operation with HomeKit compatibility|work=TechHive|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en}}
- Eve Light Switch – smart wall switch{{Cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/review/elgato-eve-light-switch-eve-motion/|title=Review: Elgato Eve Light Switch and Eve Motion Add Versatility to Your HomeKit Setup|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en}}
- Eve Motion – motion sensor{{Cite news|url=https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/09/review-elgato-eve-motion-homekit-motion-sensor/|title=Review: Elgato Eve Motion is a standalone HomeKit motion sensor for triggering automations|date=2017-02-09|work=9to5Mac|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en-US}}
- Eve Room – indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity sensor{{Cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/07/ces-2018-elgato-eve-room-button/|title=CES 2018: Elgato Debuts New 'Eve Room' and 'Eve Button' HomeKit-Enabled Accessories|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en}}
- Eve Thermo – radiator valve{{Cite news|url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/02/23/elgato-eve-thermo/|title=Elgato's Eve Thermo lets you control your radiators with Siri|work=Engadget|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en-US}}
- Eve Aqua – sprinkler controller{{Cite web|url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/06/21/hands-on-with-the-elgato-eve-aqua-homekit-equipped-smart-watering-system|title=Hands on with the Elgato Eve Aqua HomeKit-equipped smart watering system|website=AppleInsider|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-24}}
- Eve Play - Audio Streaming Interface{{Cite web |title=Eve Play {{!}} evehome.com |url=https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-play |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=www.evehome.com |language=en-us}}
- Eve Energy - Smart plug{{Cite web |title=Eve Energy {{!}} evehome.com |url=https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-energy |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=www.evehome.com |language=en-us}}
- Eve Energy Strip - Connected Triple Outlet{{Cite web |title=Eve Energy Strip {{!}} evehome.com |url=https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-energy-strip |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=www.evehome.com |language=en-us}}
- Eve MotionBlinds - Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds{{Cite web |title=Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds {{!}} evehome.com |url=https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-motionblinds |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=www.evehome.com |language=en-us}}
- Eve Weather - Connected Weather Station{{Cite web |title=Eve Weather {{!}} evehome.com |url=https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-weather |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=www.evehome.com |language=en-us}}
- Eve Light Strip - Smart LED Strip{{Cite web |title=Eve Light Strip {{!}} evehome.com |url=https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-light-strip |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=www.evehome.com |language=en-us}}
- Eve Water Guard - Connected Water Leak Detector{{Cite web |title=Eve Water Guard {{!}} evehome.com |url=https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-water-guard |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=www.evehome.com |language=en-us}}
- Eve Cam - Smart Indoor Camera{{Cite web |title=Eve Cam {{!}} evehome.com |url=https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-cam |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=www.evehome.com |language=en-us}}
- Eve Outdoor Cam - Secure Floodlight Camera{{Cite web |title=Eve Outdoor Cam {{!}} evehome.com |url=https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-outdoor-cam |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=www.evehome.com |language=en-us}}
- Eve Thermo Control - Temperature Sensor & Controller{{Cite web |title=IFA Highlights {{!}} evehome.com |url=https://www.evehome.com/en-us/coming-soon |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=www.evehome.com |language=en-us}}
= Smart power =
In late 2014, Elgato introduced the Smart Power battery backup for mobile devices. It communicates with the user's bluetooth-enabled device to provide notifications and calendar reminders when it needs to be charged.
In 2016, they released Eve Energy, a smart plug which provides power meter features through its mobile app.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cultofmac.com/412699/new-homekit-gadget-tracks-how-much-electricity-youre-wasting/|title=Elgato's Eve Energy tracks how much electricity you're wasting|date=2016-02-16|work=Cult of Mac|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en-US}}
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