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Company: Cielo WiGle Inc., Redmond, WA
Company Description: We make any air conditioner smart. Our programmable Wi-Fi-enabled smart AC controllers are backed by apps for iOS/Android/Web, linked via AWS IoT based cloud.
Nomination Category: New Product & Service Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Consumer Products - Durables
 Nomination Title: Cielo WiGle's Cielo Breez Plus
- Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the nominated new or new-version product or service, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
Written answers to the questions
- If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: If this is a brand-new product, state the date on which it was released. If this is a new version of an existing product, state the date on which the update was released:
Update was released on May 2021
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Describe the features, functions, and benefits of the nominated product or service (up to 350 words):
Total 350 words used.
Cielo Breez Plus is a smart air conditioner controller that can make any ductless (mini-split, window, or portable) smart, allowing an AC to connect to Wi-Fi. Users can then control their air conditioner using their mobile phone from anywhere, and set intelligent triggers - for example:
Comfy Mode: Users can set room temperature preferences, e.g., 70-72 degrees, and their air conditioner automatically works to maintain this temperature by using the least amount of energy. E.g., depending on predefined commands, an AC can power on automatically on cool mode if the room temperature exceeds 72 degrees, or it can power off or switch to run on fan mode if the room temperature drops below 70 degrees.
Weekly Scheduling: This feature allows users to set weekly schedules for their AC. For example, switch on bedroom AC every weekday at 9 pm at 70 degrees on cool mode or switch on living room AC on Sunday at 7 pm at 68 degrees, etc.
While there are many more features such as geofencing, zoning, AC air filter status, range control, timeline of actions, usage history, and more, the update included some of the most demanded features by our customers:
- Cumulative history allows users to view combined usage of all the ACs connected on the Cielo Home app. Users can see which ACs are consuming less or more and analyze impact on home energy bills.
- Follow Me: One problem that people face is that the temperature around AC unit is cold while the other end of the room is warm. Cielo Breez Plus has in-built temperature and humidity triggers and with the Follow Me feature users can command their AC to use the device’s in-built thermostat to provide comfortable temperature at every corner.
- Timer: Great way to set quick commands, e.g., turn on AC for 40 minutes.
- Comfy Templates: Users can set multiple templates for their temperature preferences and use these repeatedly depending on hot afternoons or cold mornings and evenings. These can be linked to AC schedules.
The main benefit of all these features is increased energy savings, comfort, and convenience.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Outline the market performance, critical reception, and customer satisfaction with the product or service to date. State monetary or unit sales figures to date, if possible, and how they compare to expectations or past performance. Provide links to laudatory product or service reviews. Include some customer testimonials, if applicable (up to 350 words):
Total 158 words used.
Received excellent customer satisfaction and increased growth after the update. Today, Cielo smart controls are being used in hundreds of thousands of homes across the US. On the B2C side, Cielo products are sold at Amazon plus at its own website. Cielo, being Amazon’s launchpad program member, is also a leading brand of smart AC controls on Amazon. On the B2B side, Cielo has a long-standing partnerships with both local and international brands like Fujitsu, Carrier, Pioneer HVAC, and MrCool. Last year Cielo was awarded 358th position by Inc500 as the fastest-growing private company in the US.
Here is the list of Achievements:
- 100 percent revenue growth in last 3 years
- 3X customer growth in last 3 years
- Becoming Amazon's launchpad partner
- Sustained positive customer feedback on Amazon (4+)
- 358th position awarded by Inc5000 as fastest growing private company in US
Revenue details provided in attachment.
Amazon reviews: https://www.amazon.com/Cielo-Breez-Conditioner-Controller-Temperature/product-reviews/B07MPG1Y23/ref=cm_cr_unknown?ie=UTF8&
Website reviews: https://cielowigle.com/product/cielo-breez-plus/
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