Lumio, a Lehi-based residential solar provider that was formed in December with the merger of four regional companies, has announced the acquisition of Unyte Home Services. Also based in Lehi, Unyte Home Services is an automated platform for connecting home services including TV, Internet, home security, pest control and telephone prior to move-in. Unyte works with builders, real estate agents, mortgage agents and property management groups offering its service free for new homeowners.
Unyte’s technology platform provides customers an A.I. concierge that intelligently answers users’ questions via message service so they get real time answers and circumvent signup procedures, the company said.
The partnership also layers TV, Internet, home security, pest control and other services for over 200 million Americans into the Lumio suite of home experience (HX) offerings. “The resulting platform will simplify and save consumers in the U.S. millions of dollars by automating and uniting their selection and connection of home services like TV and Internet, with home systems like solar, security, property management, flood sensors, smart sprinklers and HVAC,” Lumio said.
Unyte Home Services’ partner, HomeSphere, is a rebate management platform connecting 2,600-plus U.S. homebuilders, constructing 270,000 homes per year with a network of more than 80 manufacturers and brands.
“HomeSphere is excited to further strengthen the relationship we have developed with Kevin Copeland and team. With Lumio, we’ll work to accelerate the platform vision and deliver best-in-class home services and renewable energy solutions to our large builder base and, most importantly, their homebuyers,” said Greg Schwarzer, HomeSphere resident and CEO.
“With Unyte’s technology and partnerships Lumio now extends value beyond the rooftop and into the home with the services homeowners use every day,” said Greg Butterfield, Lumio co-founder and chairman. “This acquisition is yet another meaningful step toward establishing HX as a new category that Lumio is uniquely positioned to lead.”