# Wayzn

> Wayzn is a Silicon Valley hardware startup that turns an existing sliding glass patio door into an app-controlled, motion-activated pet door - no drilling, no construction, no permanent damage. Founded in 2018 by brothers-in-law Adam Smithline and Mike Demele, the company sells a screwdriver-installable device that lets dogs and cats come and go on their own while owners are at work, controlled by phone, voice, or a wearable pet tag.

- **Founded:** 2018
- **Headquarters:** Los Altos, California, United States
- **Founders:** Adam Smithline (CEO and Co-Founder), Mike Demele (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** Small (roughly 2 core employees plus contractors/partners)
- **Products:** Wayzn Smart Pet Door, Wayzn Pet Tag Set
- **Notable:** CES 2020 Innovation Awards honoree, Named one of GearBrain's 15 'Best of CES 2020' products, CES 2020 Smart Home Division Mark of Excellence

## Products & services

- **Wayzn Smart Pet Door** — A motorized device that clamps onto an existing two-panel sliding glass door and opens or closes it on command. Installs in minutes with a screwdriver and removable adhesive, no drilling. Controlled by app, motion sensor, or Alexa voice; includes obstacle sensors that retract the door if a pet is in the way, 256-bit encryption, and it doubles as a security bar. Sold in Small, Medium and Large track-length sizes.
- **Wayzn Pet Tag Set** — A wearable, waterproof collar tag plus a door-side receiver that lets a pet open the Wayzn door autonomously by approaching from inside or out - no phone or person needed. Set includes a receiver, two tags with batteries, and collar straps.

## Achievements

- CES 2020 Innovation Awards honoree
- Named one of GearBrain's 15 'Best of CES 2020' products
- CES 2020 Smart Home Division Mark of Excellence
- Protolabs Cool Idea Award winner
- Granted U.S. Patents 11,174,666 B2 and 11,035,166 B2
- Raised roughly 4x its goal on Indiegogo in its 2018 debut campaign

## Latest updates

- **2024-01** — Wayzn introduced the wearable Pet Tag set, letting pets open the smart door autonomously without a phone or a person present.
- **2021-11** — Featured in DWM Magazine as a 'cure for the pandemic pups,' with the company reporting that 1 in 5 users said the door enabled job opportunities they otherwise couldn't take.

## Links

- Website: https://wayzn.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/wayzn
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Wayzn_Inc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZey1csLLf00UigBjWv6n1A
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/Wayzn.Inc/

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