| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Home automation |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States |
Unity Systems was a home automation company that was based in Redwood City, California, United States, founded in 1983. [1] In 1985, Unity Systems released the Unity Home Manager which was one of the earliest home automation systems as well as one of the most successful systems. It featured a green monochrome touchscreen display with options such as temperature settings, floor plans, lighting control, the sprinkler system, HVAC control, security and general maintenance settings. [2] [3] The Unity Home Manager was sold by a dealer network which consisted of small, and dedicated companies, with around 90 dealers across the United States at a point in time. Unity systems closed in 1999. [1]