OliverIQ

OliverIQ is a pioneering smart home technology company that created the industry's first complete Smart Home as a Service (SHaaS) platform. Founded by Control4 co-founders Will West and Eric Smith, the company launched at CES 2024 with a mission to make professional-grade home automation accessible to mainstream consumers through a subscription-based model.

The company addresses the fragmentation problem in the smart home market by providing a multiprotocol platform that unifies devices from virtually any manufacturer. OliverIQ's solution supports over 90% of popular smart home devices through protocols including Matter, Thread, Z-Wave, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, creating a cohesive experience that works with Google, Apple, Amazon, Samsung, and other ecosystems.

OliverIQ's business model centers on partnerships with ISPs, security dealers, home builders, and retailers who offer the subscription service to their customers. The platform includes the OliverIQ Hub, which features an AI-powered chatbot called Ollie that provides multilingual technical support, device diagnostics, and real-time troubleshooting. This approach democratizes the smart home experience that was previously available only through expensive custom installations.

Backed by leading tech investors including EPIC Ventures, Album VC, Pelion Venture Partners, and Silicon Valley Bank, OliverIQ raised $7.26 million in seed funding in September 2022. The founding team brings decades of experience from creating Control4, iBAHN, and PHAST Corporation, representing an unparalleled track record in home automation technology.