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Chime: The Fix to Failing Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi worries? A thing of the past! Chime brings enterprise Wi-Fi technology to your home.

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Chime: The Fix to Failing Wi-Fi

Chime: The Fix to Failing Wi-Fi

Chime: The Fix to Failing Wi-Fi

Chime: The Fix to Failing Wi-Fi

Chime: The Fix to Failing Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi worries? A thing of the past! Chime brings enterprise Wi-Fi technology to your home.

Wi-Fi worries? A thing of the past! Chime brings enterprise Wi-Fi technology to your home.

Wi-Fi worries? A thing of the past! Chime brings enterprise Wi-Fi technology to your home.

Wi-Fi worries? A thing of the past! Chime brings enterprise Wi-Fi technology to your home.

Innovation Labs by AVG
Innovation Labs by AVG
Innovation Labs by AVG
Innovation Labs by AVG
1 Campaign |
Amsterdam, Netherlands
$44,520 USD 162 backers
6% of $650,000 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal


Chime was created in the Innovation Labs of AVG Technologies. AVG is a leading internet security provider, with more than 200 million monthly active users worldwide. AVG created the world’s most popular anti-virus solution and one of the most downloaded Android Antivirus.

Mesh Wi-Fi is a network technology used for airports, malls, and large enterprises to offer Wi-Fi to hundreds of people and devices at once.

Chime is also the next generation of online threat protection platform for connected homes. Chime provides a new layer of security for your connected devices, especially those not protected by an anti-virus – like Webcams, Thermostats, Printers and your guests’ devices.

Oh, and did we already tell you that Chime will come with the latest generation hardware? This will make it a real powerhouse and make your home future ready.

 

Mesh Wi-Fi is a technology pioneered for airports, malls and enterprises and one we believe will become the new standard for smart homes.

Chimes use Mesh Wi-Fi technology to communicate with each other so they share the work of providing a strong and reliable Wi-Fi across your home.  So if a signal from one Chime becomes weak as you move in the house, another Chime will be able to provide a stronger signal to your device, without losing connectivity. 

Yes. Unlike many Wi-Fi extenders, Chime will not decrease the speed of your home Wi-Fi. Extenders may reduce the speed of your internet connection by up to 50%, because they often use a single radio to send data between routers and extenders, and to connect to your devices. Chime uses separate and dedicated radios for these tasks. With Chime your internet speed stays as fast as it can be.

Chime creates a single hotspot for all your devices using both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands. Newer devices like iPhones and iPads connect to the faster 5Ghz band, and older devices connect to the slower 2.4Ghz band. It all happens automatically, so you don’t have to worry about it.

One – covers a typical apartment

Chime on its own can cover a typical apartment and support up to 50 devices. 

Two – cover an average house

Chimes are strong enough to cover an average house and stream Netflix even from spots that used to get a single bar. 

Three – cover larger homes and gardens

Using three Chimes increases the Wi-Fi coverage enough for even larger homes and gardens.


As the number of internet-connected devices in our homes is increasing, the number of potential entry points into our homes is also increasing. A recent study carried out by HP showed that 70 percent of the most commonly used Internet of Things devices contain serious vulnerabilities (HP, 2014). 

Many of these devices have access to sensitive information, such as your address, whether or not you are home, health information and even banking information. This makes connected devices an interesting target for hackers. Especially ones that are not protected by an anti-virus like Webcams, Thermostats and Printers.

We believe the best way to protect your family and devices is by securing your connected home at the internet access point, the router. 


Chime runs anti-virus for your entire home, to help protect the connected devices in your home. All at no additional costs.

Chime can block malware links before they even load on your device.



Chime is equipped with VPN and Tor to give you more control over your online privacy. Chime makes VPN especially simple by creating a dedicated hotspot where all your connected devices can be easily routed through.

AVG operates hundreds of VPN servers, allowing you to: 


Set up your network in minutes with the Chime app for Android or iOS. The app gives you easy-to-follow steps for setting up your Wi-Fi network. 

Manage your devices, privacy, and your kids' internet activity, any time, from any place, with the Chime app.

A mere 1 inch tall and wall-mountable, Chime combines innovative technology with elegant design. Place it anywhere!


Chime was created in the Innovation Labs of AVG Technologies. AVG is a leading internet security provider, with more than 200 million monthly active users worldwide. AVG created the world’s most popular anti-virus solution and one of the most downloaded Android Antivirus.

Innovation Labs by AVG was set up to act as a hub of expertise, researching the rapidly changing technology landscape, people’s internet behaviors and the impact on online security. Our innovation ethos is based on researching, understanding and predicting how people use technology, which is vital to ensure AVG continues to deliver the best in online security, protection and performance.

We are a team of 30 people, passionate about creating products that improve people’s online experiences. Chime was designed on the expertise of the whole Innovation Labs team. The core Chime development team consists of the following 9 members:

Running our campaign on Indiegogo is not about raising funds, but about engaging directly with people who want and need Chime.

Our goal is to protect people, their families and devices. In the new paradigm of the connected home, we found that the best way to this is by running security software on the home network to safeguard your connected devices. The logical place for this software is the router.

However, our research showed that many people are unsatisfied with their home Wi-Fi. That’s why we developed Chime: to give people the best possible Wi-Fi connection and connected home security in one.

Although we are an established software company, hardware is new for us. That’s why we want to connect with people directly to get their feedback and validate our solution. The Indiegogo platform is perfect for this purpose.

1. Can I expect better Wi-Fi performance?

Yes, we designed Chime to improve your Wi-Fi connection, though your mileage may vary. We designed Chime using Mesh Wi-Fi Technology. Multiple Chimes that work together give you stronger and more reliable signal in the corners of your home. Existing routers can’t give you that. Each Chime is a powerful 802.11ac dual-band router, so just one Chime should offer you better performance than your existing single-band router.

2. How is Chime different from other routers?

Chime uses Mesh Wi-Fi Technology to create a single wireless network across your home, just like in offices, airports and malls. Chime also runs AVG’s security and privacy software right on the router, so it helps protect your connected devices. Chime is designed to create a new bar for home Wi-Fi routers.

3. How is Chime better than a range extender?

Unlike many Wi-Fi extenders, Chime will not decrease the speed of your home Wi-Fi. Extenders may reduce the speed of your internet connection by up to 50%, because they use a single radio to send data between routers and extenders, and to connect to your devices. Chime uses separate and dedicated radios for these tasks, so your internet speed stays as fast as it can be.

4. Will Chime work with my Internet Service Provider (ISP) and existing network setup?

Chime will work with most major ISPs and should easily fit into your existing network setup.

5. How many connected devices can Chime support?

Lots. Each Chime on its own is a powerful dual-band router, so it can support dozens of devices, depending on the device. So, if you have 2 or 3 Chimes installed in different rooms in your home, you probably won’t need to worry about running out of capacity for a while.

6. How many Chimes do I need for my house?

To get the best out of Chime, we recommend you start with 2 Chimes for an average-sized home. If you have a large home or if your home has many stories/thick walls, go for 3 or even more. And finally, if you have a small house or apartment, why not install a single Chime?  There’s a lot more to Chime than just strong Wi-Fi, like intrusion protection for your devices, and those of your visitors.

7. Will Chime work for my multi-story / thick-walled home?

Chime is actually designed for a house like yours, in which traditional routers/Wi-Fi extenders just can’t seem to work.  

8. How does Chime protect my connected devices?

As a security company, we designed Chime for exactly this reason. Chime runs AVG’s security software on the router to analyze incoming and outgoing traffic from your internet-connected devices. A router is the best place to protect your connected home against malware and phishing attacks.

9. What duties and local taxes are charged on my order?

For orders to US and Canada local taxes, like duties and sales tax, are not included and will be charged on delivery. For orders to the EU, VAT is included in the shipping costs.


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Early bird: 2 Chimes

$225 USD
36% DISCOUNT on the final retail price + 6 months free VPN Get your second Chime for only $100! 2 Chimes are strong enough to cover an average size home with strong and reliable WiFi. This option is perfect for cord cutters with many connected devices and growing streaming needs. Connect and protect up to 100 devices at once. SAVE $125 of the $350 final retail price. Shipping fee (and VAT for EU countries) will be added when selecting shipping.
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September 2016
80 out of 100 of claimed
Ships to European Union, United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom

Early bird: 1 Chime

$125 USD
38% DISCOUNT on the final retail price + 6 months free VPN. 1 Chime is strong enough to cover an apartment or a small single floor home, ideal for small or one person households with multiple connected devices. Get great coverage, easy install, easy device management, enhanced privacy and security. Moving to a bigger home? You can add another Chime whenever you need it. Save $75 of the $200 final retail price. Shipping fee (and VAT for EU countries) will be added when selecting shipping.
Estimated Shipping
September 2016
20 out of 50 of claimed
Ships to European Union, United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom

Indiegogo special: 1 Chime

$150 USD
25% DISCOUNT on the final retail price + 3 months free VPN. 1 Chime is strong enough to cover an apartment or a small single floor home, ideal for small or one person households with multiple connected devices. Get great coverage, easy install, easy device management, enhanced privacy and security. Moving to a bigger home? You can add another Chime whenever you need it. Save $50 of the $200 final retail price. Shipping fee (and VAT for EU countries) will be added when selecting shipping.
Estimated Shipping
September 2016
0 out of 500 of claimed
Ships to European Union, United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom

Indiegogo special: 2 Chimes

$275 USD
21% DISCOUNT on the retail price + 3 months free VPN. Get your second Chime for only $125! 2 Chimes are strong enough to cover an average size home with strong and reliable WiFi. This option is perfect for cord cutters with many connected devices and growing streaming needs. Connect and protect up to 100 devices at once. Save $75 of the $350 final retail price. Shipping fee (and VAT for EU countries) will be added when selecting shipping.
Estimated Shipping
September 2016
3 out of 1000 of claimed
Ships to European Union, United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom

Early bird: 3 Chimes

$325 USD
35% DISCOUNT on the final retail price + 6 months free VPN. Get your second and third Chime for only $100 each! 3 Chimes are strong enough to cover a large home in strong and reliable WiFi. This option is perfect for families with children, that have many internet connected devices and homes with multiple rooms and floors. Connect and protect up to 150 devices at once. $175 of the $500 final retail price. Shipping fee (and VAT for EU countries) will be added when selecting shipping.
Estimated Shipping
September 2016
58 out of 100 of claimed
Ships to European Union, United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom

Indiegogo special: 3 Chimes

$400 USD
20% DISCOUNT on the retail price + 3 months free VPN. Get your second and third Chime for only $125 each! 3 Chimes are strong enough to cover a large home in strong and reliable WiFi. This option is perfect for families with children, that have many internet connected devices and homes with multiple rooms and floors. Connect and protect up to 150 devices at once. Save $100 of the $500 final retail price. Shipping fee (and VAT for EU countries) will be added when selecting shipping.
Estimated Shipping
September 2016
1 out of 500 of claimed
Ships to European Union, United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom

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