Konnected

What Konnected does

Konnected is a privately held smart home hardware company founded in 2016 in Orlando, Florida, that retrofits traditional wired alarm systems and motorized garage door openers for integration with modern smart home platforms. Its core product line centers on the Alarm Panel Pro — an ESP32-based 12-zone board with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and PoE connectivity that runs ESPHome firmware — sold as Conversion Kits ($229), Interface Kits ($289), or board-only ($219), alongside Smart Garage Door Opener products (GDO blaQ at $89 for Security+ 2.0 openers and GDO White for universal dry-contact openers) and a broad accessory catalog. The technology stack enables local-first, subscription-free operation and integrates with 9+ smart home ecosystems including SmartThings, Home Assistant, Hubitat, Control4, Alexa, and Apple HomeKit via Homebridge.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct-to-consumer hardware sales on konnected.io, Amazon (US/UK/Canada), and a network of 70+ installers, integrators, resellers, and distributors across 60+ countries. The business model is one-time hardware purchase with no required monthly fees, marketed around a claimed $780 average annual savings versus traditional monitored security services. Target customers include DIY homeowners with legacy wired alarm systems (primary), professional smart home integrators and AV/security installers (secondary), and select commercial accounts such as religious facilities and luxury residential developments. Go-to-market is product-led and community-led, with 25,000+ cloud users, an active community forum, YouTube content, and trade show presence at CEDIA Expo and ISC West.

The company was bootstrapped via Kickstarter in 2017, raised $1,045,779 through a StartEngine Regulation Crowdfunding offering in 2022, and remains founder-led by Nate Clark with a micro-team of approximately 7 employees, supplemented by strategic advisors including Ron Rothman (former Honeywell Security Group president). Strategic priorities evident in the data are product line extension (garage door openers), platform-agnostic ecosystem certification, European distribution expansion, and channel build-out through a 70+ partner installer network.

Name

Konnected

Legal name

Konnected Inc.

Website

https://konnected.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Konnected designs and sells ESP32-based IoT hardware (Alarm Panel Pro and Smart Garage Door Opener) that retrofits traditional wired alarm systems and garage doors for integration with smart home platforms like SmartThings, Home Assistant, and Hubitat, targeting DIY homeowners, integrators, and select commercial accounts via DTC e-commerce and a 70+ partner installer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Home Security Hardware

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Home Security Automation & Integration (Monitored) (HSAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive/Garage & Gate Access Control (Smart Garage Door, Driveway Gates) (HSAHAEAJ), Home Security & Access Control (Cameras, Alarms, Smart Locks) (HSAPAQAB), Alarm Systems & Monitoring Kits Retail (CRAIAMAG)

Keywords

• Smart alarm panels
• Home automation hardware
• Wired alarm retrofit
• Smart garage openers
• IoT security devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Altamonte Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling smart alarm panels, garage door openers, and accessories. Products sold as one-time purchases with no required monthly fees. Range from entry-level boards to complete conversion kits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Konnected designs and sells ESP32-based smart alarm panels and smart garage door openers that retrofit existing wired security and garage infrastructure into modern smart home devices. Its flagship Konnected Alarm Panel Pro connects up to 12 wired alarm zones (door/window sensors, motion detectors, sirens) to platforms such as SmartThings, Home Assistant, Hubitat, and Control4, while the Smart Garage Door Opener line adds remote, voice, and automation control to existing motorized openers — all sold as one-time hardware purchases with no required monthly fees.

Product overview

Konnected offers a product portfolio centered on retrofitting traditional wired alarm systems and garage door openers for smart home integration. The core products include the Konnected Alarm Panel Pro (available as Conversion Kit or Interface Kit) which connects existing wired door/window sensors, motion detectors, and other alarm sensors to smart home platforms, and the Smart Garage Door Opener line (GDO blaQ and GDO White) which adds smart control to existing garage door openers. The ecosystem includes ESP32-based hardware running ESPHome firmware for Home Assistant integration, with native support for SmartThings, Home Assistant, Hubitat, and Control4 platforms. Accessories include relay modules for controlling external devices, power accessories, environmental sensors, sirens, and mounting/wiring components. The product philosophy emphasizes local control, no subscription fees, and open-source firmware.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Konnected Alarm Panel Pro
• Konnected Alarm Panel Pro 12-Zone Conversion Kit
• Konnected Alarm Panel Pro 12-Zone Interface Kit
• Smart Garage Door Opener blaQ
• Smart Garage Door Opener White (v2)
• Backup Battery for Konnected Alarm Panels
• 6-Zone Konnected Alarm Panel Add-on Board
• 2-Channel 5V Relay Module
• Power Adapter 12V 2.5A

Quantifiable outcome

• Average yearly savings of $780 per household compared to traditional alarm monitoring services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• Home Assistant / ESPHomecoreTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2023Products built using ESP32 chips and ESPHome firmware, officially 'Works With Home Assistant' certified. Enables fully local, privacy-focused smart home integration without cloud dependency.
• Samsung SmartThingscoreTechnology or Integration · 27 October 2020Official Works With SmartThings certified integration allowing Konnected alarm panels to work with Samsung SmartThings ecosystem. Provides cloud-based home monitoring, presence-based arming/disarming, and integration with SmartThings mobile app.
• HubitatcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 August 2018Hubitat Elevation integration providing 100% local smart home operation without internet dependency. Offers fast response times and privacy-focused home automation.
• Control4coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Control4 integration for smart garage door openers with drivers developed by Chowmain. Provides seamless integration within Control4 smart home ecosystems.
• m.nuregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst European distributor based in Sweden, launching Konnected products for European customers in August 2023.
• Clearpoint Technology & DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSmart home integration company that installs Konnected products for residential and commercial clients. Featured in case studies demonstrating professional installations.
• Alvdex Smart SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner testimonial describes Konnected as embodying 'innovation, expertise, and integrity' with shared vision for growth.
• Strategic Onsite SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSecurity company owner with 6+ years experience testing and installing Konnected Alarm Panels for clients.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scout Alarm: DIY home security with no-contract monitoring and smart home integrations. Comparable in targeting tech-savvy homeowners who want flexible, retrofit-friendly security without traditional monitoring lock-in.
• Frontpoint: DIY wireless home security with professional monitoring and strong smart home compatibility. Comparable as a customer-installed, no-long-term-contract alternative to traditional ADT-style services.
• SimpliSafe: Direct DIY home security competitor offering no-contract monitored alarm systems with bundled hardware. Comparable as a no-contract, DIY-first alternative targeting homeowners, though SimpliSafe emphasizes bundled monitoring subscriptions whereas Konnected focuses on retrofit and platform integration.
• Abode: DIY smart home security system with strong smart home platform integration (HomeKit, Alexa, Google). Closely comparable to Konnected in its emphasis on user-owned hardware, platform-agnostic design, and optional/no-contract professional monitoring via partnerships.
• Chamberlain myQ: Incumbent smart garage door control platform owned by Chamberlain Group. Direct competitor to Konnected's Smart Garage Door Opener product line, with deep installed-base advantage on the Chamberlain/LiftMaster/Craftsman openers that the Konnected blaQ model specifically targets.

Broad incumbents

• Ring: Amazon-owned smart home security brand offering cameras, alarms, and full-stack monitoring. A broader incumbent competing for the same DIY security customer wallet, with significantly larger marketing budget and ecosystem reach.
• ADT: Largest traditional home security provider in North America, now offering smart home integrated systems and DIY options. Competes for the same end customer but with a professionally installed, contract-based, monitored service model versus Konnected's retrofit/no-fee positioning.
• Vivint: National smart home and security provider combining professional installation with integrated cameras, alarms, and automation. Broader incumbent competing in the integrated smart home security category Konnected targets via retrofit.
• Hubitat: Smart home hub vendor focused on local, privacy-first home automation. Functions as both a Konnected platform partner and an adjacent incumbent offering competing automation capabilities with its own device ecosystem.

Others

• Noonlight: Professional monitoring service that integrates with Konnected's cloud and platform partners for $9.99/month emergency dispatch. Ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, but a meaningful adjacency as Konnected could choose to bundle monitoring directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/konnected_io
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/konnected-io
• Facebookfacebook.com/konnected.io
• Instagraminstagram.com/konnected.io
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/konnected-io

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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