What OKAYO ELECTRONICS CO. does

OKAYO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. is a privately held Taiwan-based designer and manufacturer of professional wireless audio systems, headquartered in Taichung at No. 2, Gongye 10th Rd., Dali Dist., and led by President Gary Shen, a Feng Chia University alumnus. The company's platform-plus-modules product architecture spans five categories: Guiding Systems (one-way and two-way tour guides, simultaneous interpretation, museum audio guides, GPS audio tours, hearing helpers, referee/coaching), Wireless Sound Systems (portable PA based on DECT 1.9 GHz, microphone systems, audio-for-video, AirRouter PA), Full-Duplex Communication (FreeCom, WaveELITE, WaveTEAMS, WIS 2), Infrared Systems (EJ-502IR, SRA-900i), and a comprehensive accessories ecosystem (transmitters, receivers, multi-slot chargers, trigger devices). Underlying technologies include DECT 1.9 GHz, UHF, infrared, and 2.4 GHz digital wireless with proprietary implementations such as 4 GFSK modulation (Digital 300, up to 124 channels), frequency hopping (DigiBee), AES-128 encryption (EarME GO), GPS-triggered commentary (MTS-300), and HAC accessibility tuning across multiple lines.

Okayo monetizes through B2B hardware sales of wireless audio systems and accessories, with pricing conducted via inquiry-based quote rather than public list rates. The go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales supported by participation in major international trade shows (ISE Barcelona, InfoComm Las Vegas, Prolight + Sound Frankfurt, Hong Kong Electronics Fair) and a multilingual corporate website with an inquiry-cart workflow. Customer segments span tour operators and tourism (primary), museums and cultural heritage sites (primary), factory and industrial tours, conference and event interpretation, and portable PA/sound reinforcement for ceremonies and outdoor events. Confirmed international deployments include MTS-300 GPS-triggered commentary systems on Portuguese Douro River yacht tours and Norwegian bus tour fleets.

Revenue is generated from hardware units plus recurring accessories (chargers, microphones, earphones, batteries, trigger devices) and proprietary software (Audio Master 3 VS, Data Master 2, OK-OTG-SW). The company operates as a private corporation with no disclosed external investors, parent, or subsidiaries, and no public listing. Confirmed industry recognition includes the 2017 Taiwan Excellence Award for the DigiBee digital tour guide system. Geographic reach spans Europe (Portugal, Norway), Asia (Taiwan, Southeast Asia), and North America via global trade show presence.

Name

OKAYO ELECTRONICS CO.

Legal name

OKAYO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Website

https://okayo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

OKAYO ELECTRONICS CO. is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of wireless audio systems, including tour guide systems, portable PA, simultaneous interpretation, and full-duplex communication products, serving tour operators, museums, factories, and event venues worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Wireless Audio Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Microphones, Headsets & Audio Input Devices (HDACAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hearables (True Wireless Earbuds & Smart Headphones) (CRACAIAD), Instrument & Pro Audio Retail (Online/Brick-and-Mortar) (MPAIAJAH)

Keywords

• Wireless audio systems
• Tour guide equipment
• Portable PA systems
• Simultaneous interpretation
• Museum audio guides

Headquarters

HQ city

Taichung

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Portable PA & Tour Guide Systems: Sale of wireless audio hardware including portable PA systems, tour guiding systems, simultaneous interpretation equipment, microphones, receivers, and accessories. Products sold include the GX series (portable PA), Digital 300, EarME, OTG, WT, DigiBee, and accessory categories.
2. Accessories & Chargers: Sale of supporting products including charging stations (multiple slot configurations), carry cases, microphones, earphones, batteries, and trigger devices for the various product lines.
3. Custom/OEM Products: Legacy and custom products designed for specific customer requirements, including infrared systems and specialized audio solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OKAYO ELECTRONICS CO. manufactures and sells professional wireless audio hardware for tour guiding, simultaneous interpretation, portable PA sound reinforcement, museum audio guides, and full-duplex team communication. The product portfolio spans license-free DECT 1.9 GHz, 2.4 GHz digital, UHF, and infrared transmission technologies sold to tour operators, museums, factories, event organizers, educational institutions, and houses of worship globally through inquiry-based B2B sales and international trade show channels.

Product overview

OKAYO ELECTRONICS CO. is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of wireless audio and tour guiding solutions. The product portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered around five core product categories: (1) Guiding System encompassing multiple sub-lines including Live Guided Tour, Simultaneous Interpretation (TeamsGO), Audio Guides (OMG-100 VS), Duo-speaker tour (EarME, OTG-100, OTG-102, WT-600), Interactive tour (OTG-200, Digital 220), VIP tour (WaveTALK), Multiple-days tour (WT-300 G2, WT-500, DigiBee), and License-free tour (EarME GO); (2) Wireless Sound System featuring Portable PA systems (GX series with 55/80/81 models), Microphone systems, and Audio for Video products; (3) Full-Duplex Communication including FreeCom, WaveELITE, WaveTEAMS, and WIS 2; (4) Infrared System with EJ-502IR and SRA-900i; and (5) Accessories including transmitters, receivers, chargers, and trigger devices. Products are designed for tour operators, museums, factories, educational institutions, and event venues requiring wireless audio distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DigiBee: Noise-free digital group guide system allowing international travel across regions with frequency hopping technology
• EarME
• EarME GO
• EarME FIT
• Digital 300
• Digital 220
• WT-300 G2
• WT-500
• WT-600
• EZtour
• OmniTour
• TeamsGO
• WaveTALK
• GX Series
• FreeCom
• WaveELITE
• WaveTEAMS
• WIS 2
• OMG-100 VS

Products and services

• Guiding System

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80 hours battery life on EarME GO G24R receiver
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Feng Chia UniversityminorOthers · 1 January 2017Okayo donated Portable Sound Systems to Feng Chia University for better sound reproduction in classrooms. The president of Okayo Electronics Co., Ltd., Gary Shen, is an alumnus of Feng Chia University, creating a personal alumni connection. This is a CSR/community engagement partnership rather than commercial.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Beyerdynamic: German pro-audio manufacturer with Synexis tour guide and Unite wireless interpretation systems. Comparable to Okayo's DigiBee, EarME, and TeamsGO lines in museum, tourism, and conference deployments, with stronger brand recognition.
• TOA Corporation: Japanese pro-audio manufacturer with wireless tour guide, portable PA, and infrared systems. Comparable to Okayo's GX series portable PA and guiding system lines, particularly across Asia-Pacific deployments.
• Sennheiser (Tour Guide Systems): German pro-audio incumbent offering Tourguide 1039 and broader wireless pro audio portfolio. Overlaps with Okayo on wireless tour guide and interpretation use cases but competes from a much broader product and brand position.
• Bosch Security Systems (Integrus): Bosch's Integrus infrared language distribution system competes with Okayo's infrared and interpretation product lines in courtrooms, conferences, and large venues. Larger incumbent with broader AV/security portfolio.
• Shure: Global pro-audio incumbent whose MXCW, Microflex, and discussion systems compete in wireless conference, interpretation, and tour-guide-adjacent use cases. Broader portfolio than Okayo but overlaps on wireless microphone/headset systems for guided groups.

Emerging players

• ChatterChip / Whisper Guide: Smaller U.S.-based tour-guide wireless audio specialists serving tour operators and attractions. Comparable niche positioning to Okayo's tour guide systems with overlapping target customer base in guided experiences.

Direct peers

• Listen Technologies: U.S. provider of assistive listening, tour guide, and interpretation wireless systems. Closely comparable to Okayo across museum audio guides, tour guide receivers, and hearing assistance.
• Williams AV: U.S.-based specialist in wireless tour guide, interpretation, and assistive listening systems with products like the Digi-Wave and Pocketalker. Direct competitor to Okayo's guiding, interpretation, and hearing helper lines for tourism, museums, and conference venues.
• Televic Conference: Belgian specialist in conference interpretation, simultaneous translation, and discussion systems. Direct competitor to Okayo's TeamsGO and WT-300/500 interpretation lines for multilingual events and conferences.
• Brähler ICS: German conference technology specialist focused on simultaneous interpretation, discussion, and tour guide systems. Direct competitor to Okayo's TeamsGO interpretation and WT/Digital guiding lines in European conference venues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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