How popular isSmartvent?
In September 2026, people searched for Smartvent by name about 700 times in New Zealand, a 15.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 14% of all New Zealand home ventilation system searches, placing Smartvent fourth out of five systems. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about home ventilation systems, Smartvent appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the five.
Smartvent is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
HRVShare of searches 40.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Mitsubishi Electric LossnayShare of searches 18.4%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DVSShare of searches 18.2%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SmartventShare of searches 14%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Moisture MasterShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top home ventilation systems in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Smartvent appeared in all four answers. Smartvent is the most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
HRV4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Smartvent4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
DVS3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Mitsubishi Electric Lossnay2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Moisture Master0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about home ventilation systems
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which home ventilation system should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best home ventilation system brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best home ventilation system in New Zealand for a damp home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home ventilation systems nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home ventilation nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which home ventilation systems compete with Smartvent?
Share of searches by month for HRV, Mitsubishi Electric Lossnay, DVS, Smartvent, Moisture Master. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HRV | Mitsubishi Electric Lossnay | DVS | Smartvent | Moisture Master |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.6% | 18.2% | 20.3% | 15.9% | 7.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.1% | 17.6% | 17% | 17% | 7.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.4% | 15.5% | 18.6% | 15% | 6.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 45% | 15.5% | 17% | 15.9% | 6.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.4% | 19.7% | 19.1% | 15.9% | 6.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.1% | 20.1% | 19% | 16.1% | 6.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.1% | 18.1% | 21.9% | 17.4% | 7.6% |
| May 2026 | 35.5% | 12.3% | 27.3% | 17.2% | 7.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.8% | 15.6% | 24.4% | 15.3% | 6.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.6% | 13.9% | 23% | 14.2% | 6.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.5% | 16.6% | 22.5% | 14% | 7.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.1% | 18.4% | 18.2% | 14% | 9.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.1% | 2K | -33.8% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 18.4% | 920 | -27.6% | +1.8 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 18.2% | 910 | -47.1% | -4.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 14% | 700 | -34.6% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.2% | 460 | -19.3% | +1.8 points |
1.
HRV40.1%
Held 1st. 2K estimated branded searches, -33.8% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
18.4%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 920 estimated branded searches, -27.6% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
3.
DVS18.2%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 910 estimated branded searches, -47.1% vs prior month. Share -4.2 points.
14%
Held 4th. 700 estimated branded searches, -34.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.2%
Held 5th. 460 estimated branded searches, -19.3% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
Compare popularity between Smartvent and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Smartvent
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Smartvent changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Smartvent in New Zealand fell from 830 to 700.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smartvent’s share of searches among home ventilation systems in New Zealand decreased from 15.9% to 14%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smartvent’s share of searches among home ventilation systems in New Zealand peaked at 17.4% in April 2026 and was lowest at 14% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand home ventilation systems in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Mitsubishi Electric Lossnay overtook DVS to rank 2nd among home ventilation systems in New Zealand, with 18.4% of the searches.

In September 2026, Moisture Master gained share of searches among home ventilation systems in New Zealand, from 7.5% to 9.2%.

In September 2026, HRV gained share of searches among home ventilation systems in New Zealand, from 39.5% to 40.1%.

In September 2026, DVS lost share of searches among home ventilation systems in New Zealand, from 22.5% to 18.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Smartvent in New Zealand fell 15.7% over 12 measured months, from 830 to 700 in September 2026.
How are Smartvent’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Smartvent’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- smartvent
- smartvent controller
- smartvent positive 2
- smartvent tempra
- smartvent ventilation system
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