Smart home testing and certification

Many modern homes are embracing the convenience and efficiency of smart devices and applications. The Internet of Things (IoT) has introduced a world of innovation in these devices. Smart door locks, motorised curtains and voice assistants are just some of the many examples of connected smart home devices. They perform various functions such as enhancing security, providing personalised comfort, and managing energy consumption.

However, the increasing interconnectedness of these devices and applications introduces new risks. As such, manufacturers need to ensure robust security measures to safeguard smart home data security and privacy. Furthermore, ensuring the proper functioning, compatibility and reliability requires expertise. TÜV SÜD is a trusted third-party testing and inspection services provider that can bring you this expertise.

The smart home ecosystem has become integral to our daily lives. However, for the smart home market to realise its full potential, consumers must have absolute trust in their homes and devices. A thorough testing and certification process can help your projects meet the functionality, efficiency, and safety criteria that your consumers expect.

Validating your smart home data security can ensure that you avoid potential breaches and failures that may adversely impact your consumers. By complying with global regulations, you will also be able to access more markets and grow your smart home business further.

As a leading provider of testing services, TÜV SÜD has the knowledge and expertise to guide you through the complexities of testing for smart home devices.

All major brands, retailers, and authorities worldwide recognise our expertise. As such, our smart home certification helps to differentiate you from competitors.

Our quality standards are rigorous. We can tailor our services to your market requirements.

We provide a wide range of smart home testing and smart home certification services including:

• Testing and certification to ensure compliance with local and international safety standards.
• Wireless testing – Our experts can assist you in testing and ensuring the synchronicity of the wireless capabilities of your smart home devices and products.
• EMC and electrical safety – We can test for electromagnetic immunity and emissions and advise where necessary to ensure that your smart home products adhere to the necessary standards.
• Data security – We can help you achieve secure smart home functionality and usability. We test for compliance with ISO/IEC 25051:2006 and EN ISO 9241 (Ergonomics of human-system interaction) regulations, and conduct penetration tests.
• Chemical, battery lifetime, and usability testing – Our expert teams can assist you in maintaining consumer satisfaction. We do this by ensuring quality and workmanship, chemical safety, endurance tests, ergonomics, functionality, and overall cohesion.