Josh.ai
ActiveOverview
Josh.ai develops AI-driven voice-controlled home automation systems for controlling lighting, shading, music, cameras, HVAC, and security through voice, touch, text, and apps. Positioned in the professional smart home market, it targets custom integrators via CEDIA channels and integrates with systems from partners like Crestron, Atlona, and Sonance. Notable for early hardware like Josh Micro (2017) and innovations such as JoshGPT generative AI (2023) and Josh Edge remote.
History
Josh.ai was founded in March 2015 by Tim Gill and Alex Capecelatro, initially as JStar, focusing on AI voice software for Apple Mac Mini sold through CEDIA integrators. It shipped its first product in 2016, released the Josh Micro hardware in 2017, and launched Josh Nano and Josh Core rack-based systems in 2020. Key partnerships include Crestron in 2021 and introductions of JoshGPT in 2023 plus Josh Edge production recently.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Micro (voice microphone) | compact in-room voice control | $300 - $600 |
| Josh Nano (architectural microphone) | hardwired hidden installation | $800 - $1,500 |
| Josh Core (rack hardware) | central processing hub | $2,000 - $5,000 |
| Josh Edge (remote control) | hard button physical interface | $200 - $400 |
Manufacturing
Products involve custom hardware like microphones and rack units, with Josh Edge entering production recently. Manufacturing details are not specified; likely outsourced to specialized electronics firms given the professional AV focus and integrator sales model.
Notable Products
- Josh Micro - First hardware product, compact voice microphone for room control released in 2017.
- Josh Nano - Architectural-grade microphone with hardwired connection, debuted in 2020.
- Josh Core - Rack-based central hub for home automation processing, released 2020.
- JoshGPT - Generative AI model trained on trillions of data points for advanced interactions, launched 2023.
- Josh Edge - Hard button remote control recently entering production.
Reputation
Professionals in custom integration praise Josh.ai for deep hardware integration, natural language processing that learns user habits, and partnerships enabling control of pro AV systems like Crestron and Sonos. Enthusiasts note its proactive automation for security and energy but criticize high costs and reliance on professional installation over consumer DIY. It holds a strong position in CEDIA channels with awards like Best New Software Product for its AI OS.