Smart Homes and Buildings

Intelligence Embedded in Every Wall

Ambiq enables the smart homes and buildings of tomorrow with ultra-low-power devices that operate at nanoamp level – optimizing energy efficiency and reducing total system cost across applications such as lighting, thermostat control, voice-activated assistants, smart sensors, and more. Transform residential and commercial environments with always-on, connected, and intelligence powered by SPOT®.

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Always-On Responsiveness

Ambiq’s SPOT platform enables responsive edge AI in connected home devices, delivering continuous sensing and real-time control with long battery life.

Smarter, Effortless Living

Enable adaptive home experiences with intelligent thermostats, voice assistants, security systems, and smart sensors that respond seamlessly to users’ routines.

Optimized Efficiency & Costs

Monitor occupancy, temperature, and air quality in real time to automatically enhance comfort while reducing energy consumption and lowering utility costs.

Ambient Intelligence

Empower devices to detect human presence and anticipate needs—creating safer, more intuitive, and seamlessly automated living environments.

Smart Home and Building Applications

Home Security & Monitoring

Smart cameras, video doorbells, motion sensors, and locks use on-device AI to detect motion, recognize faces, and identify threats instantly, enabling faster, more private responses without cloud dependence.

Climate & Energy Management

Thermostats, HVAC systems, and air quality sensors continuously adapt to occupancy patterns and environmental conditions to optimize comfort, reduce energy consumption, and lower utility costs.

Voice & Presence Control

Voice assistants, smart speakers, and occupancy sensors leverage on-device intelligence to recognize commands, detect presence, and enable seamless, hands-free control with low latency and enhanced privacy.

Appliances & Daily Automation

Connected appliances, including refrigerators, ovens, washers, and lighting systems, adapt to user routines, automate tasks, and deliver personalized experiences without constant connectivity.

Noise & Activity Awareness

Audio-based intelligence detects events like glass breaking, alarms, or unusual activity, triggering immediate responses without continuous streaming.

Elder Care & Safety Monitoring

Non-invasive sensors detect falls, irregular movement, and changes in daily patterns, providing real-time alerts while preserving privacy through local processing.

Access Control & Identity Recognition

Smart locks and entry systems use on-device AI for facial recognition, voice ID, and behavioral authentication, delivering secure, low-latency access without transmitting sensitive data.

Water Management & Leak Detection

Intelligent water sensors monitor flow and pressure in real time to detect leaks, bursts, or abnormal usage, enabling immediate shutoff and preventing damage.

Predictive Home Maintenance

Sensors across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems identify anomalies such as leaks, pressure changes, or equipment wear, enabling early intervention before costly failures occur.

Smart Lighting & Circadian Control

Lighting systems adapt in real time to occupancy, time of day, and natural light levels, using on-device AI to automatically adjust brightness and color—supporting comfort, productivity, and healthy sleep cycles.

Connected Smart Homes and Buildings

Ambiq offers a wide range of SoCs and solutions with multi-protocol options, including Matter, Thread, Bluetooth® Low Energy, and Bluetooth® Classic, to support the latest designs found in smart homes and buildings.