1Control develops IoT devices that enable users to control gates and garage doors via a smartphone app, eliminating the need for multiple keys and remotes. The system allows for easy installation without wiring, supports offline Bluetooth operation, and can manage access for up to four entry points, enhancing security and convenience.
Funding
$1.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many homeowners and businesses struggle with the inconvenience of carrying multiple keys and remotes for gates and garage doors, while also lacking control over access when they are away. Existing systems often require complex wiring and professional installation, adding to the cost and complexity.
Solution
1Control offers a range of IoT devices that allow users to control gates, garage doors, and other access points directly from a smartphone app. The primary product, SOLO, is a self-installable, wireless device compatible with over 750 remote control models, operating via Bluetooth even when offline. Users can easily copy their existing remote's signal to the device using the 1Control app, eliminating the need for physical keys or multiple remotes. The system supports access management for up to four different entry points, and access can be shared with multiple users via PIN codes or time-limited permissions. An optional accessory, SOLO KIT, extends compatibility to virtually any gate or garage door system.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes homeowners, small business owners, and property managers seeking a convenient, secure, and easily installed solution for controlling access to their properties.
Features
- Smartphone app (iOS and Android) control via Bluetooth 4.0, eliminating the need for Wi-Fi or internet connectivity for basic operation
- Compatibility with over 750 rolling code and fixed code remote control models across various brands and frequencies (433.0 MHz to 868.0 MHz)
- Ability to manage up to 4 different access points (gates, garages, doors) with a single device
- User-friendly app interface for copying existing remote control signals and managing user access permissions
- Option to share access with multiple users via PIN codes or time-based permissions
- Weather-resistant design, suitable for outdoor installation in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 50°C
- SOLO KIT accessory available for systems with incompatible remote controls, providing a receiver and compatible remote
- Integration with smart home hubs like LINK for remote operation via Wi-Fi and voice commands (Siri, Alexa, Google Home)