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Keezel:Online Security for Every Device Everywhere

The best tool for online security. A portable wifi solution that also unblocks content worldwide!

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Keezel:Online Security for Every Device Everywhere

Keezel:Online Security for Every Device Everywhere

Keezel:Online Security for Every Device Everywhere

Keezel:Online Security for Every Device Everywhere

Keezel:Online Security for Every Device Everywhere

The best tool for online security. A portable wifi solution that also unblocks content worldwide!

The best tool for online security. A portable wifi solution that also unblocks content worldwide!

The best tool for online security. A portable wifi solution that also unblocks content worldwide!

The best tool for online security. A portable wifi solution that also unblocks content worldwide!

Aike Müller
Aike Müller
Aike Müller
Aike Müller
1 Campaign |
Amsterdam, Netherlands
$1,174,501 USD by 7,816 backers
$323,365 USD by 1,682 backers on Aug 23, 2015
Overview
Keezel protects your privacy & security. With Keezel, your data and all other confidential information is protected from hackers, online snoopers, your ISP, network admins, and/or government surveillance. Keezel is great for circumventing online censorship of Facebook, Twitter and other websites. Or watching your favourite TV-shows or sports game that might be blocked in your region. Works with your laptop, tablet, phone, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and more! Join us now at www.keezel.co

Keezels are available and shipping at https://keezel.co

 

If you haven't received your Keezel yet, please send an email to support@keezel.co

 

Meet Keezel

 

The world's first portable, one-button-only internet encryption device.


Keezel uses VPN technology to secure your Internet connection and thus greatly improves your online privacy & security. With Keezel, your data and all other confidential & sensitive information is protected from hackers, online snoopers, your ISP, network admins, and/or government surveillance.

 

 

 

It also lets you enjoy complete online freedom, which means you get to experience the same internet & online content whether you’re at home chilling on your sofa or away on business working on that big presentation.

The Keezel works on any WiFi network and with all your favorite WiFi-capable devices, including Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Sonos etc.

 

Keezel in the press
 

Dangers of public WiFi

Using the Keezel

 

Free WiFi is everywhere and people love it. Nevertheless, every time you connect to WiFi you expose yourself to identity theft and data leakage. Also, did you know that your colleagues at work can see when you are chatting on Facebook on your phone when on the company network?

 

Simply connect to your personal Keezel WiFi and you are good to go! You don't need to install any software. Now all your devices can enjoy increased privacy, security, and online freedom. Even those without screens such as your Chromecast, Roku, Sonos etc.

 

Keezel protects your privacy, security and clients' information, while using the Internet in coffee shops, hotels and airports. It encrypts your connection on all connected devices without you having to install a thing.

 

Episodes of your favorite show may all of sudden be unavailable when travelling. Or you might want to watch a sports game or a race and find that you can’t access it from your country or region. To fix this, all you need to do is connect your Keezel to a server in the country of your choice and enjoy the Internet as if you are actually there. Keezel is also useful for circumventing online censorship of Facebook, Twitter and other websites. 

 

The Keezel’s powerful battery has a capacity of 8000+ mAh, which is almost four times the capacity of an iPhone 6s. Use your Keezel to charge other devices on the go.

 

How it works

 

The Keezel was designed with simplicity in mind. We want to make good encryption available to just about everyone. The device whips up a secure connection for you in just 3 steps, and can be easily configured via an intuitive web app that can be accessed from any browser on any device. 

 

 
Here's a video showing you how easy it is to set up a secure connection. 

 

 

The technology behind Keezel


Your Keezel connects to WiFi networks, like the one in your favorite coffee shop and then, sitting in between your devices and that open network, creates another secure hotspot. Just For You. 

The device works with a technology called Virtual Private Network. Our VPN software uses an encryption algorithm similar to what big companies and government organisations use to protect their data. It doesn't require installation on your laptop or phone. 

Keezel's VPN service
Keezel partners with 3 world class VPN providers, PureVPN, proXPN, and Le VPN to offer you the best service at a super competitive price.

Premium service
Our premium Indiegogo perks all come with at least one year of this service, which gives you access to more than 1250 servers in over 160 countries. Premium gives you maximum speeds that allows full-HD streaming. 


After the campaign, the Keezel Premium service will retail for $5 per month and you will be able to go back to the free basic plan at any time, for any reason.

Basic service
The basic service comes with access to significantly fewer servers and lower speeds - enough for regular browsing, emailing, banking etc, but not for streaming HD video.

Works with all your devices 
Simply connect to your personal Keezel WiFi and you are good to go! You don't need to install any software. Now all your devices can enjoy increased privacy, security, and online freedom. Even those without screens.

Stretch Goals

 

Stretch Goal #1: Keezel to Keezel (reached!)
Keezel to Keezel allows you to directly connect your Keezel with another one anywhere in the world. Leave one at home and connect to it while you’re travelling. Or, for example, give one to your uncle abroad, connect to it and use the Internet as if you are there. See below.

 

 



Stretch Goal #2: Keezel app gallery (reached!)
A place where developers can create apps for the Keezel community, such as TOR, shared media storage, home automation/security, and more!

If we reach our stretch goal of $175,000, we are going to build an environment where people can create, share and download apps for the keezel community.

 
 
Perks
 

You can still upgrade your Keezel order to lifelong here on Indiegogo so that you can enjoy your Keezel with premium service for the rest of your life! (not transferable to others)

If you want to order new Keezels, go visit our website where they are still available for pre-order:

 

Meet the team


The founders, Aike Müller and Friso Schmid, started work on Keezel in 2013. Since then, we have built a team with a healthy mix of geekiness and entrepreneurial drive. Our team members have been creating software and hardware for more than 15 years. Before Keezel, we have worked at PWC, Capgemini, Accenture, Philips, AMD and Intel. 

 

Founders showing off Keezel's glossiness

 

Check out this video showing our team visiting Keezel's plastics factory in Shenzhen, China.

FAQ

 

Usability 

Q: Does my device work with Keezel?
A: Keezel works with every device that uses "regular" WiFi (802.11 family of standards) for internet connection. This means it works with smartphones, tablets, laptops, media players, smart TV's. Your brand is not important, as long as it can use WiFi internet.

Q: Does Keezel work without the premium service?
A: Keezel also works without the premium VPN service. You can choose to use our basic service, which offers the same high level of encryption, but will operate at lower speeds and with less locations to choose from.

Q: Can I use my premium service on more than one Keezel?
A: You can use your premium service (connect to worldwide locations at high speeds) on one of your Keezels at the same time. If you want to use two Keezels simultaneously with high speeds, you'll need premium service for both of them.

Q: Can I watch all movies, TV shows and sports games that I want with Keezel?
A: Keezel does not ‘have’ or ‘offer’ online content. With Keezel, however, you can circumvent censorship and geographic restrictions by connecting to the country of your choice. Now you can use the internet as if you are there. For example: You are in Europe and want to watch the TV show you started at home in the US. It turns out to be unavailable in Europe. With Keezel you simply select the US and you can continue where you left off. 

Q: Does Keezel work everywhere, even when my government restricts access?
A: No, everywhere is just too much to ask :) First of all, you'll need a WiFi network for your Keezel to connect to. It will work in the vast majority of situations, but on rare occasions internet can still be restricted. Technically it is possible for network administrators to block many ports making connections difficult. However, we will make sure Keezel works in as many situations as possible. In addition, for VPN to work, your Keezel must be able to reach VPN servers, which some countries try and block. It can be a cat and mouse game, but our VPN partners are among the best in the world to help in offering server availability and top performance. 


Buying & Shipping

Q: Where can I get it?
A: Keezel is currently shipping but also still available for pre-order on our website:

 

Q: How about shipping fees, duties and taxes?
A: Shipping, handling, fees, duties and taxes are added during the checkout process and depending on your country are between 10 USD and 40 USD. (For early backers: we used special shipping perks before. If you need help getting a shipping perk send us an email at support@keezel.co)


Q: How will you know my shipping address?
A: In the current checkout process you can leave your shipping address. For earlier backers: you should have received an email from us with instructions on getting a shipping perk. If you have not seen this or need help, please contact us at support@keezel.co. 

Q: When will my Keezel ship?
Keezels is currently shipping! If you order a Keezel now (available on our website at https://keezel.co), you can expect your Keezel to ship within 6-8 weeks.


Privacy & Security

Q: You are talking about privacy & security, what is the difference?
A: Protecting your privacy means that other people can’t see what you are doing online. For example: when you use your smartphone on a WiFi network at work, in a hotel or in a coffee shop, others can see what you are doing and communicating. Providing security means that Keezel makes it difficult for malicious hackers, phishers and other intruders to steal your passwords, credit card information, your identity, etc. 


Technical 

Q: What is Keezel VPN connection like?
A: Keezel works with some of the best VPN providers in the world (LeVPN, PureVPN, ProXPN). Keezel combines these great networks and chooses the best available connection in the region you have selected, every time you connect! This way you'll get the most out of your connection.

Q: What are the advantages of Keezel compared to VPN software?
A: Keezel works without installing software on your devices. Keezel is more secure because your device is never connected to the internet without an encrypted connection. Regular VPN software solutions always bear a risk before the connection is established and of information leakage in a side channel. Keezel also works with multiple devices simultaneously and on devices that don't allow software installation, such as screenless media players or corporate laptops.

Q: Can I use my own VPN service with Keezel?
A: We believe that the Keezel service is the best VPN solution available. We want to keep it as simple as possible. There is no option to configure other VPN services. However, we are cool with people who want to flash their own OS on their Keezel.


Other

Q: Why won't Keezel to Keezel (stretch goal 1) be included in the basic service?
A: We will have to keep a service running so the Keezels can connect each other, therefore we can’t afford to include it in the basic service.

Q: Does Keezel to Keezel (stretch goal 1) require both devices to have an internet connection?
A: Yes. With Keezel to Keezel both devices need an internet connection to establish a connection. 

Q: I'd like to blog or write a bigger story about Keezel. Where can I find more material or a press kit?
A: Great! You can find our press page (press kit, media kit) with a press release, photos, video and more information right here: https://www.keezel.co/press

Q: Will you be able to pull this off?
A: We are currently shipping Keezels to our customers. Right now Keezels have been used in over 100 countries. We are working hard to get all Keezels delivered.


Other questions or inquiries? Contact support@keezel.co

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