Senic

Senic is a Berlin-based startup founded in 2013 that focuses on creating simple wireless controls and switches for smart home ecosystems, including Sonos and Philips Hue.

The company designs physical wireless interfaces, such as Muse Blocks and Flow, which utilize energy harvesting technology. This innovation eliminates the need for batteries or cables, offering a user experience that differs from traditional screen-based applications. Senic aims to empower families and businesses to create the right ambiance of sound and light for various moments, emphasizing human well-being and creativity. Its target customers include consumers, prosumers, and professionals like design experts, video editors, musicians, and engineers. The company is privately held and has received approximately $4 million in seed funding from investors such as Y Combinator and Target Partners. Senic's products are manufactured locally in Germany and have been recognized with design awards, including the Red Dot and German Design Prize in 2016.