Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Scottsdale, Arizona
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Since 1986
Universal Electronics Inc. is a smart home technology company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founded in 1986. It is a privately held firm with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $250 to $500 million. It produces wireless universal remote controls, smart home devices, and related software platforms for industries including automotive, electronics, appliance, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. In a recent development, the company announced an integrated smart HVAC and property management solution with Della Connect for multifamily communities in September 2026.
Universal Electronics at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Scottsdale, Arizona
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered
Import activity
2964
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
2964
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Vietnam · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Universal Electronics.
What this tells a buyer
The company's most recent public development was a September 2026 announcement with Eneco to launch a next-generation smart thermostat for utility customers, as reported on its own website.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ITAR registrations and lists products including remote controls, smart thermostats, security sensors, and lighting-related devices.
The company has operated for four decades and reported celebrating 40 years of innovation with a next-generation QuickSet homeSense release at CES 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
40 years in operation (founded 1986).
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Universal Electronics Inc. is a smart home technology company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founded in 1986. It is a privately held firm with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $250 to $500 million. It produces wireless universal remote controls, smart home devices, and related software platforms for industries including automotive, electronics, appliance, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. In a recent development, the company announced an integrated smart HVAC and property management solution with Della Connect for multifamily communities in September 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1986 |
Headquarters | Scottsdale, Arizona |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered |
What Universal Electronics makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ITAR registrations and lists products including remote controls, smart thermostats, security sensors, and lighting-related devices.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Battery, Sensor, LED, Interior, Lighting, Plastic (source: uei.com).
Certifications
Universal Electronics is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
The company's most recent public development was a September 2026 announcement with Eneco to launch a next-generation smart thermostat for utility customers, as reported on its own website. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2964 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Vietnam · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan.
Latest developments
2026-10-29 — News | Universal Electronics Inc. (uei.com)
2026-09-15 — Universal Electronics and Della Connect Announce Integrated Smart HVAC and Property Management Solution for Multifamily Communities | Universal Electronics Inc. (uei.com)
2026-09-08 — Universal Electronics and Eneco Partner to Launch the Next-Generation Smart Thermostat, Enabling Richer Customer Engagement for Utilities | Universal Electronics Inc. (uei.com)
2026-01-28 — UEI Showcases Next-Gen Energy Management and HVAC Control at AHR 2026 (uei.com)
2025-12-17 — UEI Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation and Unveils Next-Generation QuickSet homeSense at CES 2026 | Universal Electronics Inc. (uei.com)
2025-09-20 — Universal Electronics Partners with Liberty Global and Sunrise to Launch Babylon Green (uei.com)
Facilities
Universal Electronics is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Public sources also reference these locations:
Vietnam — businesswire.com
Company details
The company has operated for four decades and reported celebrating 40 years of innovation with a next-generation QuickSet homeSense release at CES 2026. Universal Electronics was founded in 1986, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 40 years in operation (founded 1986). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Universal Electronics make?
Universal Electronics Inc. is a smart home technology company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founded in 1986. It is a privately held firm with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated revenue of $250 to $500 million. It produces wireless universal remote controls, smart home devices, and related software platforms for industries including automotive, electronics, appliance, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. In a recent development, the company announced an integrated smart HVAC and property management solution with Della Connect for multifamily communities in September 2026.
Where is Universal Electronics headquartered?
Universal Electronics is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona (15147 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85254).
When was Universal Electronics founded?
Universal Electronics was founded in 1986.
How big is Universal Electronics?
Universal Electronics has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Universal Electronics hold?
Universal Electronics lists ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Universal Electronics import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 2964 inbound shipments for Universal Electronics, with top origins including China · Vietnam · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Taiwan.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 714-918-9500
Certification
ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered
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