In the rapidly evolving world of smart home technology, Leafi Home stands out as a pioneer in window shading automation and with its elegant product design.
Their flagship product, Nova by Leafi, is revolutionizing the way we control sunlight and privacy in our homes. With a quick, under-one-minute installation process, a rechargeable battery that lasts up to a year, and seamless integration with Google Home and Alexa, Nova is setting new standards for simplicity and convenience in smart window automation.
The Challenge: Power Efficiency and Connectivity
When developing Nova, Leafi Home faced a significant challenge: maintaining a stable connection to home Wi-Fi networks while keeping power consumption exceptionally low. This was crucial for ensuring that the product could operate efficiently without the need for frequent recharging or additional hubs.
The Solution: Renesas DA16200 Low-Power Wi-Fi Chip
Leafi Home turned to Renesas for a solution, integrating the Renesas DA16200 low-power Wi-Fi chip into Nova. This chip offers Bluetooth®-like power consumption while maintaining direct Wi-Fi connections, making it ideal for connected home devices where hardwired power may not always be available. The decision to choose Renesas was driven by their reliable performance, industry-leading low-power consumption, robust technical support, and strategic alignment with Leafi Home's product goals.
Renesas' Support Reduced Time to Market
Throughout the design process, Renesas provided invaluable support to Leafi Home. They assisted in evaluating functionality and performance, reviewing hardware designs, and troubleshooting low-power connectivity remotely. Renesas' development kits, example code, and comprehensive documentation significantly streamlined the design process, allowing Leafi Home to reduce time to market.
Cost Savings and Enhanced Performance
The integration of Renesas' single-chip solution resulted in a 30% reduction in hardware costs compared to multi-chip alternatives. Additionally, the battery life of Nova was extended by 10 times compared to previous wireless solutions, ensuring superior performance and user satisfaction.
A Collaborative and Efficient Experience
Leafi Home's experience with Renesas was highly collaborative and efficient. The engineering team at Renesas provided timely and proactive technical support, and their development resources perfectly aligned with Leafi Home's needs. From prototyping to production, Renesas proved a reliable partner, enabling Leafi Home to deliver a high-quality product on schedule.
Will Wang, CEO of Leafi Home, shared his thoughts on the partnership: "The integration of Renesas’ ultra-low power Wi-Fi connectivity solution was pivotal to the success of our Leafi Nova product. Their cutting-edge technology and outstanding support allowed us to create a reliable, energy-efficient IoT solution that takes comfort, privacy, and energy savings in smart homes to the next level."
By leveraging Renesas' advanced technology and support, Leafi Home has successfully brought a game-changing product to the smart home market, setting new benchmarks for efficiency and convenience in window shading automation.