About Sensaphone
About Sensaphone
Sensaphone was founded in 1985 by Ken Blanchard, a former U.S. Army commander who recognized the potential of remote monitoring technology while working at Gulf + Western and purchased an experimental product line to build the first Sensaphone units. The company started with a handful of employees working out of the basement of his home in Aston, Pennsylvania, where it remains headquartered today.
Sensaphone pioneered the auto-dialer approach to remote monitoring in the late 1980s: if a connected sensor detects a problem, the unit automatically calls a phone number to alert someone before the issue becomes a costly failure. That simple concept scaled into a comprehensive line of environmental monitoring and early-detection products with an installed base of more than 500,000 units worldwide.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Sensaphone monitoring system actually do?
A Sensaphone unit connects to sensors that watch for conditions like temperature swings, power loss, humidity, or water leaks, and automatically calls, texts, or emails designated contacts when a problem is detected. This lets facilities catch equipment failures or environmental issues before they cause expensive damage.
Who invented the auto-dialer monitoring concept Sensaphone is known for?
Founder Ken Blanchard pioneered the auto-dialer approach in the late 1980s after recognizing the concept's potential while working at Gulf + Western. The idea was simple: if a sensor trips, the unit calls your phone, and that concept became the foundation of the entire Sensaphone product line.
What kinds of facilities typically use Sensaphone systems?
Sensaphone systems are commonly used in server rooms, cold storage and refrigeration units, remote utility sites, labs, and manufacturing facilities where an undetected failure could cause significant loss. The installed base now exceeds 500,000 units worldwide across these types of applications.
Are Sensaphone products made in the United States?
Yes, Sensaphone designs, builds, and supports its full line of remote monitoring systems at its facility in Aston, Pennsylvania, where the company has operated since its founding. The company markets this as a key differentiator for reliability and support.
Is Sensaphone still a family-owned company?
Yes, Sensaphone remains a family-owned American electronics manufacturer since Ken Blanchard founded it in 1985. The company has stayed focused exclusively on remote environmental and equipment monitoring throughout its history.