DESKO SMART HOME AND SECURITY Inc.

What DESKO SMART HOME AND SECURITY Inc. does

DESKO SMART HOME AND SECURITY Inc. is a privately held, founder-led company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2021. The company designs and sells the DESKO Guard XI, a DIY smart home security system consisting of a 7-inch HD touchscreen control hub, wireless door/window/motion sensors using PIR + Microwave dual detection, and a 4G+WiFi dual-connectivity architecture with 24+ hour battery backup and AES-256 encryption. The system runs on an ARM Cortex-A7 processor with 1GB RAM and supports up to 100 sensors/devices per installation.

The company's commercial model is hardware-only direct-to-consumer sales with no recurring subscription fees. The 7-piece starter kit is priced at $219.99 + HST (with a 20% promotional discount), and customers can purchase additional sensors or opt for paid professional installation. Distribution is primarily through the company website (deskosecure.com), with secondary channels via WhatsApp, phone, email, and organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok). The primary customer segment is Canadian households seeking an affordable alternative to subscription-based security services, with small office/home office (SOHO) as a secondary segment. The company claims to protect over 2,000 homes worldwide and offers worldwide delivery from its Ottawa headquarters.

The company is unfunded based on available disclosures, with no parent company, institutional investors, or strategic partnerships identified. No patents, certifications, regulatory milestones, or third-party product validations are disclosed. The business model emphasizes owner equity (no ongoing fees) and simplicity (DIY installation under 30 minutes) as its primary value propositions versus traditional monitored security providers.

Name

DESKO SMART HOME AND SECURITY Inc.

Legal name

DESKO

Website

https://deskosecure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DESKO Smart Home and Security Inc. is a privately held Ottawa-based company founded in 2021 that sells the DIY DESKO Guard XI smart home security system directly to Canadian households via its e-commerce website, with no monthly subscription fees and a 7-piece starter kit priced at $219.99 + HST.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Home Security Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Whole-Home Automation System Design & Programming (HSAHADAA)

Keywords

• Smart home security
• DIY alarm systems
• Wireless security sensors
• Home security hardware
• Touchscreen security hub

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security System Hardware Sales: One-time sales of DESKO Guard XI security system kits including the 7-piece starter kit at $219.99 + HST and additional sensors/devices. No recurring subscription fees required.
2. Professional Installation Services: Optional professional installation services available for customers who prefer not to self-install, providing additional revenue alongside hardware sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DESKO designs, sells, and supports a DIY smart home security system (DESKO Guard XI) that combines a 7-inch touchscreen control hub, dual 4G+WiFi connectivity, and wireless door, window, and motion sensors with AI-powered detection. The system is sold directly to homeowners and small offices as a 7-piece starter kit ($219.99 + HST) or as individual add-on sensors, with no recurring subscription fees and an optional paid professional installation service.

Product overview

DESKO SMART HOME AND SECURITY Inc. offers a single unified product line: the DESKO Guard XI smart home security system. The core offering consists of the DESKO Guard XI main security system with its Smart Control Hub (7-inch HD touchscreen with voice assistant and AI processing), complemented by wireless sensors (door, window, and motion detectors). The system is available as a 7-piece starter kit at $219.99 or can be expanded with additional sensors (up to 100 devices supported). All components work together through the central control hub, which processes signals from wireless sensors using AI-powered anomaly detection to distinguish real threats from false alarms, and delivers instant mobile alerts via dual 4G+WiFi connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DESKO Guard XI Smart Home Security System A complete DIY smart home security system with 4G+WiFi dual connectivity, featuring a 7-inch HD touchscreen control hub, wireless sensors (door, window, motion), AI-powered threat detection, and 24/7 monitoring with no monthly subscription fees, targeted at Canadian homeowners and small offices.
• DESKO Guard XI 7-Piece Starter Kit A 7-piece starter kit bundling the essential components of the DESKO Guard XI system, priced at $219.99 + HST with a 20% off promotional discount, allowing homeowners to begin securing their home immediately upon purchase.
• DESKO Guard XI Smart Control Hub The central processing unit of the DESKO Guard XI system featuring a 7-inch HD capacitive touchscreen with voice assistant integration, real-time weather and time display, customizable interface themes, ARM Cortex-A7 processor, 1GB RAM, and complete system control.
• DESKO Guard XI Wireless Sensors Advanced wireless door, window, and motion sensors for the DESKO Guard XI system, featuring 99.9% detection accuracy, 5+ year battery life, 868MHz frequency, and PIR + Microwave detection with 12m x 12m coverage. The system supports up to 100 sensors and devices per installation.
• Professional Installation Service Optional paid professional installation service for customers who prefer expert setup of the DESKO Guard XI system over DIY installation, available to customers across all Canadian provinces.

Quantifiable outcome

• No monthly fees - customers own their security system outright with no recurring subscription costs
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ring: Ring, owned by Amazon, is a dominant DIY smart home security brand spanning doorbells, cameras, and alarm systems. Directly comparable product set (DIY install, self-monitoring optional) with the structural advantage of Amazon's marketing, Alexa ecosystem integration, and Prime distribution.
• SimpliSafe: SimpliSafe is the leading DIY, no-contract home security brand in North America, selling hardware starter kits with optional professional monitoring subscriptions. Direct head-to-head competitor to DESKO's DIY, no-monthly-fee positioning, with substantially greater brand awareness, US distribution, and optional recurring revenue.
• Wyze: Wyze is a budget DIY smart home brand offering low-cost cameras, sensors, and security devices sold primarily direct-to-consumer. Targets the same price-sensitive, DIY homeowner segment as DESKO with a much larger catalog (cameras, locks, lights) and significantly stronger direct-to-consumer brand.
• Cove: Cove is a DIY home security brand selling touchscreen-based alarm systems with no-contract monitoring options. Direct competitor to DESKO in the touchscreen-control-hub form factor and DIY install experience, with stronger US market presence.
• Arlo Technologies: Arlo is a publicly traded DIY wireless security camera and doorbell brand with optional subscription plans. Comparable to DESKO in the DIY wireless security category with overlapping customer base, though Arlo's product mix is camera-centric rather than hub-and-sensor.
• Eufy (Anker): Eufy is Anker's smart home security brand offering DIY wireless cameras, doorbells, and alarm systems with a focus on local storage and no mandatory subscription fees. Closely comparable to DESKO in the no-monthly-fee positioning and DIY install model, with broader product breadth and larger global scale.
• Abode: Abode is a DIY home security company offering no-contract systems with optional professional monitoring. Closely comparable to DESKO in the no-monthly-fee default, DIY install model, and starter-kit pricing — Abode is one of the most direct one-to-one competitors in the category.
• Kangaroo: Kangaroo is a budget DIY home security startup offering low-cost sensors, cameras, and a companion app-based monitoring model. Comparable to DESKO as a small, no-contract, app-centric DIY security brand targeting cost-conscious homeowners.

Regional players

• TELUS SmartHome: TELUS SmartHome is a Canadian telecom's home security and automation offering, professionally installed and subscription-based. Direct competitor to DESKO in the Canadian market with structural advantages in bundling with TELUS mobile/home services.

Broad incumbents

• ADT: ADT is the largest traditional professionally monitored home security company in North America, now offering DIY options (Blue by ADT) alongside its core professionally installed and monitored service. Comparable as a smart-home security provider, though ADT's primary model is professionally installed and recurring-subscription rather than DIY/no-fee.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/deskosecurity

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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