Wayzn

Overview

Wayzn produces smart devices that automate sliding doors for pet access, controlled via mobile app. The company targets pet owners seeking remote control over home entry without installing traditional pet doors. It gained initial traction through crowdfunding and has sold thousands of units since 2018.

History

Wayzn was founded in 2018 by Mike Demele and Adam Smithline after prototyping a smart pet door during a ski trip. The product reached its Indiegogo funding goal in under 7 hours, raising over $220k, and has generated more than $445k in direct sales with orders exceeding 3,000. It won 7 industry awards in 2020, including CES Innovations Award, and filed patents for its technology.

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Manufacturing

Products are developed in the US with prototyping via partners like Protolabs; manufacturing details are not specified but support early production runs that sold out.

Notable Products

• Wayzn Slide - Motorized device that opens and closes sliding patio doors remotely via smartphone for pet access.
• Wayzn for Doors - Smart pet door system transforming existing sliding doors into automated pet entrances.
• Wayzn Pet Tag - RFID-like tag enabling selective pet access to the smart door system.

Reputation

Wayzn is recognized among pet owners for innovative convenience in pet access without door modifications, backed by successful crowdfunding and media coverage. It lacks BBB accreditation, with no rating available. Professional reception highlights its awards but notes limited scale and employee base.