iControl Networks

A company with a dedication to staying connected

iControl Networks is an innovation that resulted from three entrepreneurial spirits being frustrated with the inability of existing home monitoring technologies to integrate their families, homes, and businesses into their busy lives. Then current systems were incomplete, difficult to use, and expensive to install and maintain. iControl Networks changed all that in 2004 with the introduction of the iControl System and iControl Service, an intuitive and efficient home monitoring solution that takes less than 30 minutes from installation to real-time monitoring of your family, property, home or business.

Award-winning products

iControl builds and operates iControl Service, the award-winning web-based connection through which users send and receive personal content via any web-PC/Mac or web-enabled mobile phone from anywhere in the world.

iControl System components-cameras, sensors, thermostats, light modules, and other devices-positioned in their home or business provide users with a visual snapshot of what's happening while they're away. Users can get real-time information about alarms, view or take pictures, and receive email or text message alerts when devices are triggered. They can also set monitoring schedules for each device, or program it to activate when triggered by an unexpected event.

For the first time, consumers have an easy-to-install and easy-to-use online service that delivers comprehensive home-monitoring information at a truly affordable price. Purchasing and installing an iControl starter kit and subscribing to iControl Service is all it takes.

iControl Service is designed for individuals, families, and home and small business owners who want to stay connected to what matters most while they're away. Commercial industries, such as real estate, property management, energy management, and others appreciate iControl's system architecture and it's ability to handle specialized applications that complement their professional services offerings.

An audience of millions

iControl Systems and iControl Service enjoys broad appeal between consumer and commercial interests in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

In the US, alone, more than 76 million baby boomers want to know that their children, aging parents, and property are safe in their home while they're away from their home or business. The over 52 million caregivers who provide services to family members too disabled or ill to continue to live independently, also appreciate iControl home monitoring technology.

iControl products also appeal to the buyers of the approximately 1.7 million new single-family homes built annually, as well as the owners of more than 4.3 million vacation homes nationwide. And nearly 3.8 million small businesses, professional offices, and restaurants whose owners want to monitor customer traffic, staff services, and the appearance of their business give iControl a thumbs up.

In the marketplace

iControl sells iControl Systems and iControl Service through channels that have a relationship with our audience. Specifically, we partner with broadband Internet service providers, carriers, cable companies, and home security firms seeking additional differentiated services to increase revenues, reduce customer turnover, and reinforce their brand. iControl works with Internet portals, consumer electronics retailers and manufacturers, elder care organizations, security companies, and residential homebuilders to bring our service to their customers. Direct-to-consumer sales and marketing outside these channels are ongoing.

The iControl team

Our management team is made up of seasoned professionals who have founded, led, or worked for consumer electronics firms, telecommunication and software companies, and online services for the past 25 years, including AOL, Audio-Highway, Cisco, Echelon, Harman Kardon, IBM, ROLM, and Voquette.