Universal Electronics Announces Collaboration With Somfy for the Design of a Range of New Somfy Products

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 10, 2025--

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), a global leader in wireless control technology, is thrilled to announce a strategic collaboration with Somfy, the world leader in window and door automation. The result of this agreement with Somfy, is to create innovative wireless remote control and sensor products, specifically tailored for indoor and outdoor smart motorized shade systems:

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Ysia ® Remote Controls

Ysia® Zigbee range of remote controls has been designed to control motorized interior window coverings, such as blinds and curtains. These remotes come in various models, including push button, wheel, and rocker keys, allowing users to control one or multiple devices effortlessly. The Ysia® remotes feature a clean white design, a MY button for saving favorite positions, LED feedback for visual confirmation, and an optional wall bracket for convenient storage.

Sunteis io Sensor

The Sunteis io sensor is a cutting-edge device designed to optimize the thermal comfort of dwellings by managing solar energy through windows. This sensor measures outside temperature and sun radiation to adjust interior temperature and brightness, ensuring energy efficiency. It operates using the io-homecontrol communication protocol and is powered by a PV cell with a backup lithium battery.

Benefits of These Products:

"We are excited to partner with Somfy to bring these innovative products to market," said Paul Arling, Chairman/CEO at Universal Electronics Inc. "This collaboration aligns with our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions to our customers."

“Universal Electronics Inc. brings us its expertise in smart control development and industrialization as well as being a step ahead in terms of observed quality, enabling us to win two design Awards with these new products in 2024”, said Frédéric Bernard, Group purchasing commodities Director.

Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is the global leader in universal wireless control solutions for the home. The company brings to life millions of innovative control products each year that focus on a user-centric approach to designing and creating solutions and applications that simplify user interaction with highly complex technologies in the home and removing interoperability challenges as a roadblock for user adoption, with a privacy first and secure by design approach to today’s smart devices.

About Somfy:

For more than 50 years, Somfy has been driving durable positive motion as a pioneer in window and door automation. Developed with comfort, ease of use, security, and sustainability in mind, our seamless and connected solutions are designed to help people make the move to living spaces impactful for humans and with a reduced impact on nature.

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Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe-Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words and expressions reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the timely development, delivery, technical performance, and market acceptance of products and technologies identified in this release; the purchasing by Somfy of the Ysia and Sunteis family of products identified in this release in the quantities anticipated by management; the continued penetration and growth of the Somfy products and consumer technologies identified in this release; and other factors described in UEI’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual results that UEI achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statement due to such risks and uncertainties. UEI undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

 

Somfy Sunteis Sensor (Photo: Business Wire)

Somfy Ysia Patio Remote Controls (Photo: Business Wire)

CLEVELAND (AP) — Things have quickly gone from bad to worse for the injury-plagued Denver Nuggets, who don’t have a true healthy center on their roster after losing three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and backup Jonas Valanciunas earlier this week.

Three other core players, Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson and Christian Braun, were already sidelined with injuries, leaving point guard Jamal Murray as their last starter standing Friday in a 113-108 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Murray scored 34 points and had seven assists in 39 minutes.

“There is no complaining here, but sometimes it’s a mystery to the head coach what’s going to happen,” Nuggets coach David Adelman said. “I can’t tell you how we’re going to be. I’ve just got to try things through these next few weeks.”

Jokic went down with a left knee hyperextension at Miami on Monday, just four days after his historic 56-point, 16-rebound, 15-assist performance against Minnesota on Christmas. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

The 7-foot Serbian is averaging 29.6 points and leads the NBA with 12.2 rebounds and 11.0 assists per game. Jokic has 16 triple-doubles in 32 games.

Valanciunas strained his right calf in Toronto on Wednesday and also will not have his status updated until the end of January, forcing Denver to start 6-foot-9 rookie forward DaRon Holmes II at center. Holmes picked up two fouls in the first 81 seconds and finished with three points and six assists in Cleveland.

“Right now, we are who we are,” Adelman said. “I’m actually excited for it, seeing DaRon out there for his first real action.”

Power forward Gordon (right hamstring strain), small forward Johnson (right knee soreness) and shooting guard Braun (left ankle sprain) do not have projected return dates, leaving Denver without players averaging a combined 80 points.

Remarkably, the Nuggets have maintained the third-best record in the West at 23-11.

“No one knows what’s going to happen with Aaron and Christian,” Adelman said. “And obviously, Cam, Jonas and Nikola are going to be out a while.”

Murray has been steady, regardless of who he is on the court with, averaging career highs of 25.4 points and 6.9 assists. The 10th-year pro is seeking his initial All-Star appearance and is logging a team-best 35.3 minutes per game.

The bumps and bruises are piling up, though, as Murray is playing through a left ankle sprain. Keeping him in the lineup is an ongoing issue for Adelman, who is in his first full season as Denver’s coach.

“It’s my biggest worry because Jamal is a concern,” Adelman said. “It’s a daily conversation with trainers and our medical staff, but he feels responsibility for his teammates to be out there.

“There is open communication every day. We’ll do our best to take care of him.”

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Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman gestures in the second half of an NBA basketball against the Cleveland Cavaliers game Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) reaches for a rebound with Denver Nuggets forward Daron Holmes II (14) and guard Jamal Murray (27) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) shoots over Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valančiūnas (17) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Wednesday Dec. 31, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) makes pass as Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) and guard Ochai Agbaji (30) defend during first half NBA action in Toronto on Wednesday Dec.31, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)