Wiley provides a Wi‑Fi‑enabled home phone that connects to a household broadband link and delivers a traditional landline experience with a dedicated PSTN number via a secure SIP/VoIP stack. The device includes parental controls, real‑time spam blocking, and E911 address registration, and offers optional subscription features such as expanded voicemail storage and advanced call‑screening policies. It is sold as hardware with recurring fees for premium voice and safety services.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many households lack a simple, wired landline solution and rely on mobile phones or apps that expose children to unsupervised usage, spam calls, and complex device management. Parents also need a reliable way to ensure emergency calls reach first responders without requiring a separate telephone line. This creates safety and convenience gaps for families seeking straightforward voice communication.
Solution
Wiley delivers a Wi‑Fi‑enabled home phone that operates like a traditional landline while using the household broadband connection. Each device is provisioned with a dedicated PSTN number and routes voice traffic over a secure SIP/VoIP stack, eliminating the need for a physical phone jack or mobile application. Built‑in parental controls let caregivers restrict calls to approved contacts, schedule quiet‑hours, and filter spam or robocalls in real time. Enhanced 911 (E911) mapping ties the device’s number to a physical address, and instant emergency alerts notify designated contacts when 911 is dialed. Voicemail, caller ID, speed‑dial, and speakerphone functions are provided natively, and call logs are accessible through a web portal for monitoring and accountability. Optional subscription tiers unlock additional voice features such as extended voicemail storage and advanced call‑screening rules.
Target Audience
The primary customers are parents and guardians of children who want a safe, app‑free voice solution, as well as multi‑generational households seeking a simple, reliable home phone without installing new wiring.
Features
- Wi‑Fi (802.11) connectivity with automatic provisioning over the home router, no external wiring required
- SIP‑based VoIP engine with TLS encryption for secure voice transport and compliance with carrier standards
- Granular parental controls: approved‑contact whitelist, inbound/outbound call restrictions, customizable quiet‑hour schedules, and real‑time spam/robocall blocking using cloud‑based threat intelligence
- E911 address registration and instant emergency alert notifications to pre‑selected contacts via push or SMS
- Integrated speakerphone, speed‑dial, caller ID lookup via national registry, and voicemail with optional email forwarding
- Web dashboard for call history, usage analytics, and remote device management (firmware updates, reboot, status monitoring)
- Optional subscription plans offering expanded voicemail capacity, advanced call‑screening policies, and priority support