Avacom

What Avacom does

Avacomtech Inc., operating as Avacom, is a US-incorporated, privately held designer and manufacturer of IP-camera surveillance systems and smart-home hardware, founded in 2011 by Jason Ge and operating with in-house engineering teams in San Diego, California and Shenzhen, China, plus customer support in National City, California. The company's core technical proposition is its proprietary QuikWire technology, which transmits Ethernet and power over existing coaxial, twisted-pair, or parallel wiring at distances up to 3,000 feet and supports up to 8 IP cameras per run, enabling analog-CCTV-to-IP upgrades without re-cabling at the company's claimed 30–40% system-cost saving. Complementing QuikWire is Avacom's Variable Frame Rate (VFR) compression technology, ONVIF 2.21-compliant cameras (H5182C, H5123C) and NVRs (8/16/32 channel at 30 fps / 1080p / up to 6MP), companion software (AvacomPlus, AvacomPro, CMS, VMS), and adjacent product categories spanning smart WiFi plugs, video doorbells, smart LED bulbs, HDMI/RF accessories, and industrial-grade solutions (S6181 smart-camera system for manufacturing inspection and a gate-control system for vehicle license-plate and make/type recognition).

The business model is hardware-led and project-based with no recurring software subscription: revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of cameras, NVRs, QuikWire hubs, smart-home devices, and accessories via the company's own e-commerce storefront (avacomtech.com), plus Amazon and eBay marketplace listings, and is supplemented by a formal ODM/OEM partnership program offering end-to-end custom product design, engineering, certification, and manufacturing services. Customer segments comprise DIY homeowners seeking self-installable security, professional surveillance installers and security dealers using QuikWire to reduce cabling labor on analog-to-IP retrofits, distributors and resellers, industrial/commercial enterprises deploying machine vision or automated gate access, and ODM clients contracting for bespoke electronics development. Pricing is per-transaction, anchored by a 10% FIRST10REG registration discount and free US/Canada shipping on orders over $99, with the business remaining founder-led, sub-10-person in disclosed headcount range, and without public funding, parent company, or institutional ownership disclosures.

Name

Avacom

Legal name

Avacomtech Inc.

Website

https://avacomtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Avacomtech Inc. (Avacom) designs and manufactures IP cameras, NVRs, and QuikWire Ethernet-over-coax technology, serving DIY homeowners, professional installers, distributors, and ODM clients in the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surveillance Systems

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAGAB

Industrial Electronics Original Design Manufacturing (ODM)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS/ODM for industrial electronics)

SECONDARYIMAGAGAC

Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS/ODM for industrial electronics)

SECONDARYHDAFAEAJ

Wireless Interface Adapters (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Cellular Modems)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Networking Equipment & Components/Network Interface & Adapter Hardware (NICs/Transceivers)

Keywords

• IP camera systems
• Network video recorders
• Video surveillance equipment
• Smart home devices
• Machine vision cameras

Headquarters

HQ city

National City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Avacom generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of physical surveillance and smart home products including IP cameras, NVRs, QuikWire hub/switch kits, coaxial connectors, power adapters, WiFi antennas, HDMI extenders, smart plugs, and accessories. Products are sold directly via the company's e-commerce storefront and through marketplace channels (Amazon, eBay). Revenue is one-time per transaction with no recurring subscription component for the hardware itself.
2. Software and App Downloads: Avacom provides companion software (AvacomPlus app, AvacomPro app, CMS Network Monitor, VMS Network Monitor, IPC Monitor) and user manuals as free downloads. These are not standalone revenue generators but support hardware sales by enabling remote monitoring and system configuration, increasing hardware perceived value.
3. ODM/OEM Manufacturing Services: Avacom operates an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) partnership program offering end-to-end product development and manufacturing services to other companies. Services include requirements analysis, system design, mechanical/electrical CAD, hardware development (EVT/DVT/PVT/mass production), software development, QA execution, regulatory/compliance engineering, supply chain management, and post-launch technical support. Revenue from this stream is project-based and likely varies by client scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Avacom designs, manufactures, and sells IP surveillance camera systems, Network Video Recorders (NVRs), and QuikWire hub/switch hardware that enables Ethernet and power transmission over existing coaxial, twisted pair, or parallel wiring. The company also offers smart home products (WiFi plugs, LED bulbs), accessories (antennas, adapters, extenders), industrial machine vision systems (S6181), and Gate Control solutions. In addition, Avacom operates an ODM program providing end-to-end custom product design and manufacturing services for other companies.

Product overview

Avacom is a Smart Home Solutions Provider specializing in security camera networks and ecosystem products. The product portfolio is organized around IP camera systems (wired and wireless), the proprietary QuikWire technology platform for Ethernet/power over existing coax infrastructure, smart home devices, and industrial vision solutions. Core offerings include H5182C/H5123C 1080p IP cameras, Network Video Recorders (NVR), the QuikWire EOC4 Hub Switch for upgrading analog systems to IP without rewiring, and smart home products like WiFi plugs and LED bulbs. The S6181 Smart Camera System provides customizable machine vision for manufacturing automation, while the Gate Control System offers vision-based property access management. Software suite includes mobile apps (AvacomPlus, AvacomPro, CMS, VMS) for camera monitoring and system configuration. Accessories include antennas, HDMI extenders, adapters, and junction boxes. The company operates an ODM partnership program for custom product development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QuikWire: Technology that enables transmitting Ethernet and Power over existing Coax, Twisted Pair, or Parallel Line cables for IP Camera installation.
• S6181 Smart Camera System

Products and services

• QuikWire 1080p 4 Camera Set

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves 30-40% system cost by reducing material required and installation time when upgrading analog to IP camera systems
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Surveillance Installers and Security Dealers (Distributor Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvacom operates a formal distributor and installer partnership program. Installers and security dealers can join to access Avacom's QuikWire IP camera products and leverage in-house manufacturing, competitive pricing, and US-based technical support. The program emphasizes the ability to reuse existing coaxial cabling for analog-to-IP upgrades, saving installation time and cost.
• ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum)coreTechnology or IntegrationAvacom is a member of ONVIF, an industry forum that standardizes interface specifications for IP-based physical security products. Avacom's cameras and NVRs are ONVIF-compliant (ONVIF 2.21 for cameras), ensuring interoperability with third-party ONVIF-compliant video management systems, NVRs, and VMS platforms.
• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvacom maintains an active Amazon marketplace seller presence, listing its IP cameras, NVRs, QuikWire products, and accessories for sale on Amazon.com alongside its direct e-commerce channel.
• eBayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvacom maintains an active eBay seller listing for its surveillance and smart home products, providing additional marketplace distribution alongside Amazon and the direct storefront.
• US Chamber of CommerceminorOthersAvacom is listed as a member of the US Chamber of Commerce, providing industry credibility and access to Chamber networking and advocacy resources.
• Consumer Technology Association (CTA) / CESminorOthersAvacom maintains references and links to the Consumer Technology Association (CEA/CTA) and CES (Consumer Electronics Show), suggesting participation in or attendance at major industry trade events for visibility and networking.
• ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) Strategic PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvacom offers an ODM Partnership Program serving as a full-service end-to-end Original Design Manufacturer. As a strategic partner, Avacom covers the complete product lifecycle from requirements analysis and system design through hardware development (EVT/DVT/PVT/mass production), software development, QA, regulatory compliance, supply chain management, and post-launch technical support. This B2B service targets companies seeking custom IP camera or electronic product development from a single source.
• Gate Control System Integration PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvacom's Gate Control Smart Camera System integrates with existing motorized gate control systems through GPIO interface. Partners in this context include manufacturers of automated gate controllers and property management system providers, enabling Avacom's vision-based gate access enhancement to be added to existing gate infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Amcrest: Amcrest is a direct peer offering IP cameras, NVRs, and consumer/prosumer surveillance systems sold primarily through e-commerce channels in North America, overlapping closely with Avacom's bullet/dome cameras, NVRs, and bundle configurations.
• Swann Communications: Swann is a direct peer offering wired and wireless IP surveillance systems, NVRs, and smart-home security products distributed through retail and online channels aimed at DIY consumers and small-business owners.
• Reolink: Reolink is a direct peer to Avacom — a privately held, Shenzhen-rooted IP camera and NVR vendor that sells DIY and prosumer surveillance systems globally through its own storefront, Amazon, and distributors with comparable PoE/4G/Wi-Fi camera lineups.
• Annke: Annke is a direct peer focusing on IP cameras, DVRs, NVRs, and analog-to-IP upgrade solutions for DIY and installer markets, competing head-to-head with Avacom in coaxial-friendly surveillance hardware.
• Lorex Technology: Lorex is a direct peer selling IP cameras, NVR/DVR systems, and smart-home security bundles through consumer retail and its own storefront, with overlapping bundle-and-camera GTM to DIY homeowners and small businesses.
• Eufy (Anker Innovations): Eufy is a direct peer competing in DIY home security cameras, video doorbells, and smart-home ecosystems with strong consumer brand recognition and Amazon-first distribution similar to Avacom's go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Ring (Amazon): Ring is a broad incumbent owned by Amazon that dominates consumer video doorbells, DIY home security cameras, and subscription-based monitoring — defining the consumer expectation set Avacom is competing against.
• Dahua Technology: Dahua is a broad incumbent offering a full portfolio of IP cameras, NVRs, and surveillance platforms across consumer through enterprise channels, competing with Avacom on hardware and bundles in the same SD-WDR/IR night-vision category.
• Hikvision USA: Hikvision is a broad incumbent and global leader in IP cameras, NVRs/DVRs, and video management software, serving enterprise, commercial, and prosumer markets with vastly greater scale than Avacom.

Emerging players

• TP-Link (Tapo/Kasa): TP-Link's Tapo/Kasa is an emerging player in budget IP cameras, smart plugs, and smart-home devices sold through Amazon and retail, overlapping with Avacom's camera-and-plug lineup and putting price pressure on entry-level SKUs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Avacomtech_Inc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avacomtech-inc

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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