Panasonic is providing end-to-end smart home ventilation in the USA and Canada as the exclusive distributor of Swidget smart controls in the electrical and HVAC distribution channels.

Swidget devices can be paired with most of Panasonic’s portfolio of ventilation technology, including its Whisper ventilation fans and its energy recovery ventilators, creating a complete smart home ventilation eco-system.

“We are pleased to provide Panasonic’s North American customers with a portfolio of end-to-end ventilation solutions from a high-quality brand and single source, for optimal indoor air quality and a healthier home,” said Kevin Smith, general manager for Panasonic in Canada. “With the addition of Swidget controls, Panasonic ventilation systems have the added convenience of empowering homeowners to control their home’s air quality on the go and make real-time adjustments to fit everyone’s air quality preferences.”

Swidget inserts fit directly into Swidget outlets or switches and are interchangeable, allowing users to create a customised, flexible, modular system. The devices are then programmed to work with Panasonic’s ventilation systems. As the inserts detect changes in temperature, humidity, air quality and motion, they turn the ventilation on or off based on levels of these detections, as programmed.

A mobile app gives homeowners the ability to control home air quality from anywhere, while providing energy efficiency information such as power consumption, cost and scheduling.

“We’re honoured to partner with the industry leader in ventilation and indoor air quality,” said Cam Wilson, CEO of Canadian firm Swidget. “Panasonic products are already renowned for innovation and energy efficiency, but combined with the Swidget control ecosystem, homeowners can now further improve their indoor environment at an even lower operating cost. With healthy home and sustainability being top-of-mind concerns for most homeowners, it’s outstanding.”

Founded in 2017 in Canada, Swidget. is focused on expanding and improving its future-proof, easy-to-use IoT ecosystem of hardware and software, using the data to enable control of building infrastructure for wellness, safety, convenience and reduced energy consumption.

New Jersey-based Panasonic of North America is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic.