Category AI Visibility Report
Control Panels AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈1,578
Est. AI queries / month
15
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 15 buyer topics in Control Panels across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,578 AI queries per month.
- Siemens leads the AI shelf with 7.7% of brand mentions, followed by Schneider Electric (3.8%) and Lutron (2.9%). The top three hold 14.4% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Marine, RV, and Motorhome Control Panels” (top keyword “rv control panels”, ~320 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (23.9% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siemens | 638 | 7.7% |
| 2 | Schneider Electric | 313 | 3.8% |
| 3 | Lutron | 240 | 2.9% |
| 4 | Honeywell | 218 | 2.6% |
| 5 | cPanel | 189 | 2.3% |
| 6 | Eaton | 189 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Rockwell Allen-Bradley | 166 | 2% |
| 8 | Balboa | 165 | 2% |
| 9 | Qolsys | 156 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Notifier | 140 | 1.7% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine, RV, and Motorhome Control Panels | ≈402 | rv control panels | 320 |
| Pump Control Panels | ≈396 | pump control panels | 210 |
| Alarm and Security Control Panels | ≈392 | alarm control panels | 210 |
| UL 508A Control Panels | ≈388 | ul508a industrial control panels | 140 |
| Fire Alarm Control Panels | — | fire alarm control panels | 8,100 |
| Electrical Control Panel Design and Manufacturing | — | custom control panels | 1,300 |
| Industrial and Utility Specialty Control Panels | — | septic control panels | 390 |
| Industrial Control Panels | — | industrial control panels | 880 |
| PLC and Automation Control Panels | — | program control | 390 |
| Electrical Control Panels | — | control panels | 22,200 |
| Home Automation Control Panels | — | smart home control panels | 3,600 |
| VPS and Web Hosting Control Panels | — | web hosting control panels | 880 |
| Lighting Control Panels | — | lighting control panels | 1,000 |
| Pool, Hot Tub, and Spa Control Panels | — | hot tub control panels | 720 |
| HVAC Control Panels | — | hvac control panels | 590 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 201 | 23.9% |
| ul.com | 67 | 8% |
| siemens.com | 52 | 6.2% |
| eaton.com | 33 | 3.9% |
| honeywell.com | 32 | 3.8% |
| bluesea.com | 24 | 2.9% |
| sjerhombus.com | 22 | 2.6% |
| mercury-security.com | 21 | 2.5% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for control panels?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Siemens (7.7%), Schneider Electric (3.8%), Lutron (2.9%), Honeywell (2.6%), cPanel (2.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about control panels?
GEOly estimates ~1,578 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “Marine, RV, and Motorhome Control Panels”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for control panels?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, ul.com, siemens.com, eaton.com, honeywell.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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