Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), incorporated on November 21, 1986, develops control and sensor technology solutions and manufactures a line of pre-programmed and universal remote control products, audio-video (AV) accessories, and intelligent wireless security and automation components. The Company's offerings include pre-programmed universal infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) remote controls that are sold primarily to subscription broadcasting providers (cable, satellite and Internet Protocol television (IPTV)), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), retailers, and private label customers, and integrated circuits, on which its software and universal device control database is embedded, sold primarily to OEMs, subscription broadcasting providers, and private label customers. Its offerings also include software, firmware and technology solutions that enable devices, such as televisions, set-top boxes, stereos, smart phones, tablets, gaming controllers and other consumer electronic devices to wirelessly connect and interact with home networks and interactive services to control and deliver digital entertainment and information; intellectual property, which it licenses primarily to OEMs, software development companies, private label customers, and subscription broadcasting providers; RF sensors designed for residential security, safety and automation applications, and AV accessories sold, directly and indirectly, to consumers.
The Company's principal markets are the subscription broadcast, consumer and mobile electronics and residential security markets, where its customers include subscription broadcasters, OEMs, international retailers, private label brands, pro-security dealers and companies in the computing industry. The Company provides subscription broadcasting providers, both domestically and internationally, with its universal remote control devices and integrated circuits, on which its software and device code database library is embedded. It also sells integrated circuits, on which its software and IR device control code database is embedded, and licenses its IR device control database to OEMs that manufacture televisions, digital audio and video players, streamer boxes, cable converters, satellite receivers, set-top boxes, room air conditioning equipment, game consoles, and wireless mobile phones and tablets.
Under its smart device control solutions, UEI offers various elements needed for device control from the IR microcontroller to the device control database to the user interface for the touchscreen. Nevo is a UEI-designed and developed universal control application designed for Android and iPhone Operating System (iOS) tablets and smart phones. Its Nevo application is available for download at Google Play and the Apple Application Store. The Company distributes remote control devices, sensors and AV accessories directly to subscription broadcasters and OEMs, both domestically and internationally. It also distributes home security sensors to pro-security installers in the United States through a network of dealers. Outside of North America, the Company sells its wireless control devices and AV accessories under the One For All and private label brand names to retailers through its international subsidiaries.
The Company ships integrated circuits, on which its software and control code database are embedded, directly to manufacturers. In addition, the Company licenses its software and technology to manufacturers. It provides domestic and international consumer support to its various universal remote control marketers, including manufacturers, cable and satellite providers, retail distributors, and audio and video OEMs through its live and automated call centers. The Company also makes available a Web-based support resource, www.urcsupport.com, designed for subscription broadcasters. This solution offers videos and online tools to help users set up their universal remote. The UEI Technical Support Services call center provides customer interaction management services from service and support to retention. Its services include pre-repair calls, post-install surveys and inbound calls for cable customers.
The Company's 23 international subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016, were C.G. Development Ltd., CG Mexico Remote Controls, S. de R.L. de C.V., Enson Assets Ltd., Gemstar Polyfirst Ltd., Gemstar Technology (China) Co. Ltd., Gemstar Technology (Qinzhou) Co. Ltd., Gemstar Technology (Yangzhou) Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Universal Electronics Service Co., Ltd., One For All Argentina S.R.L., One For All France S.A.S., One For All GmbH, One for All Iberia S.L., One For All UK Ltd., UE Japan Ltd., UE Singapore Pte. Ltd., UEI Cayman Inc., UEI do Brasil Controles Remotos Ltda., UEI Electronics Pte. Ltd., UEI Hong Kong Pte. Ltd., Universal Electronics B.V., Universal Electronics Italia S.R.L., Universal Electronics Trading Co., Ltd., Universal Electronics Yangzhou Co. Ltd. and UEI Cayman Inc. The Company utilizes its own manufacturing plants and third-party manufacturers and suppliers primarily located within the People's Republic of China (PRC) to produce its remote control and sensor products.
The Company competes with Remote Solutions, Omni Remotes, SMK, Universal Remote Control, Logitech, Ruwido, Sony, Honeywell, GE, Tyco/DSC and 2GIG.
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The company trades on NASDAQ exchange. The company headquarter is located in California, CA. The company was established in the 1986.| Ticker | UEIC |
| Long Name | Universal Electronics Inc. |
| Short Name | Universal Electronics |