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Nold Open - Meet your new garage door opener

Control your gate and garage door with your phone and share access. Available in two versions.

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Nold Open - Meet your new garage door opener

Nold Open - Meet your new garage door opener

Nold Open - Meet your new garage door opener

Nold Open - Meet your new garage door opener

Nold Open - Meet your new garage door opener

Control your gate and garage door with your phone and share access. Available in two versions.

Control your gate and garage door with your phone and share access. Available in two versions.

Control your gate and garage door with your phone and share access. Available in two versions.

Control your gate and garage door with your phone and share access. Available in two versions.

Nold Technologies
Nold Technologies
Nold Technologies
Nold Technologies
1 Campaign |
Budapest, Hungary
$20,822 USD 199 backers
69% of $30,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
This product was designed to simplify your life and minimize the number of remote controls in your household. You can share access with friends&family members easily without wasting money for additional keys. We integrated Bluetooth Smart technology to create easy-to-use, reliable and secure product which fits to your needs.

Meet Nold Open

Nold Open is a smartphone-controlled gate opener device, which is compatible with all electric gates, garage doors, barriers and other entry systems.

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Features

Turn any garage into a smart garage. Here are the features.

How does it work

You only have to follow 3 simple steps to install and setup your own Nold Open device.

Mobile application

Integrate all your existing remote controls into one app!

Access sharing

Grant or revoke access from your family and friends with the Nold application or on our cloud platform!

Hardware

We have created a high-tech solution which suits for private and business purposes. 

Nold Open will be available in 2 versions: wether controlled by our application or the Apple HomeKit system. Add Nold Open to the list of home automation products and make your home smarter.

  • Central control system for all Smart Home devices (such as locks, lights, camera, thermostats, plugs, switches…)
  • Siri integration (voice-control)
  • Secure pairing
  • Control individual devices or group into scenes

Various field of application

Nold Open is ideal for residential as well as business uses.

Technology

We are integrating Bluetooth Smart technology in our development. 
But what is it exactly?

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices. The technology was invented by Ericsson in 1994. Since then several specification of Bluetooth were issued, lately the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

BLE (also called Bluetooth 4.0 or BSmart) is the power- and application-friendly version of Bluetooth that was built for the Internet of Things (IoT). 

We are member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG).

We are using Bluetooth Smart, because:

  • Available in most smartphones
  • Easy to setup
  • Provides secure and reliable connection
  • Has hardly any effect of the battery capacity of your phone

Technical parameters

Bringing Nold Open to life

We got in touch with first class electronics suppliers such as Nordic and Würth Elektronik who provided the Bluetooth chip and other electronic components for our development.

We wanted to make sure that the product is future-proof therefore the user can upgrade the firmware individually for free via the application. 

Based on the different use case scenarios we equipped the device with 2 relays therefore it can control up to 2 garage doors or gates.

By now we managed to fix all issues mentioned by our Beta-testers. So we are ready to move forward.

Project timeline

Below you can find the most important milestones in our company's past and future.

The Team

The key elements describing our company are the longterm experience of our developers in high technology, product design and reliable partnership with manufacturing companies. 

Our vision is to bring closer the smart technology to people and upgrade their life through our developments.  

We are looking for challenges because we believe that improvement is possible. Our team members are striving for excellence and are not satisfied with half solutions. We are fast-developing, professional and agile.  

  • Ervin Barna - CEO
  • László Babály - CTO
  • Csaba Kovács - Hardware developer
  • Gergely Bozsó - iOS developer 
  • Balázs Katzler - Android developer
  • András Sütő - Product designer
  • Péter Viszt - UX & UI designer
  • Judit Hári - Marketing manager

Our Goal

We currently have several working prototypes, but the support from the Indiegogo community would provide much needed funding for tooling as well as our first production run.

To achieve our goals and start the massproduction, we need to raise $30,000.

Besides the unique perks there are additional benefits of contribution.
If you support our project you have the chance to make your home smarter and simplify your life. The Nold team has a longterm plan to develop a full range of easily connectable, cost and energy-efficient smart home devices which ensure maximum compatibility. 

Other way to help

We do appreciate any kind of support, regardless it's financial or not.

Please share our campaign with your friends via the social media logos below. If you have any questions, feel free to drop us a message via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or our website
We are more than happy to talk about our developments and discuss your questions.

FAQ

All Nold Open devices will be compatible with HomeKit?

Nold Open will be available in two versions. One of them works with Android and iOS using a custom app called Nold and lets you manage & share access for your garage, even in the cloud. This will be available in 2016 december. The other version, which is only compatible with Apple HomeKit is coming in 2017 february/march. You can see this as a separate perk. 

How does the Nold Open work?

Nold Open lets you control your garage door or gate with your smartphone instead of your traditional remote control.
Due to the built-in Bluetooth the device will detect that you are nearby and allow you to open the garage door or gate without a traditional key. Therefore you can use your smartphone as your key.

How many gates can I control with Nold Open?

Due to the 2 built-in relays you can connect your Nold Open device up to 2 electric gates or doors. However, the Nold application can handle unlimited number of gates. 

What kind of gates will Nold Open work with?

Our device is compatible with almost any kind of electric garage doors, gates or barriers, regardless the brand.

If I'm not in the near of my garage door, can I still open it with Nold Open?

At the moment no, but we are working on the solution.

Do I need a Wi-Fi network?

For the first time you need internet access to complete the configuration process. After that you can use your Nold Open device offline. Please note that your phone connects your Nold device with Bluetooth, so you don’t need mobile internet to control it.

Does Nold Open have a mobile app?

Yes, it can be downloaded from AppStore for iOS and Google Play for Android operating systems.

What requirements does my smartphone have to meet to successfully run the Nold Open app?

The Nold Open device is compatible with all mobile phones using iOS™ 9.0 (or newer), Android™ OS 5.0 (or newer) operating systems and having Bluetooth® 4.0 wireless technology.

How secure is Nold Open? Can someone hack my garage door?

Nold Open uses end-to-end encryption to secure the connection between your phone and the gate opener.
We use state-of-the-art technology and follow numerous security procedures to help protect your accounts from unauthorized access.

Will Nold be an open platform? How do I develop for Nold?

Currently there is an API available for managing invited users and inviting new ones. Furthermore we are working on an open API for developers, where you will be able to develop various applications and services for Nold platform and device. We plan to release more information on this at the beginning of 2017 . For related inquiries please send an email to help@nold.io.

What do I do if my phone runs out of battery?

No worries, in emergency you can control your gates with your traditional remote control as well.

What if my phone is stolen?

There are 2 solutions for this problem.
You can login to your profile in the cloud and logout from your Nold devices. After that the stolen phone won't show your virtual keys.
The second option is that you login to your account with another phone and re-configure your devices. 

Is there a Monthly fee?

No, there is no monthly charge to use Nold Open and its key sharing features. Moreover we provide a free cloud service as well. Please note later it will be a paid subscription service for managing large number of users and devices.  

How much does it cost?

The retail price of Nold Open will be 99EUR. However, you can take advantage of our special offers if you support our crowdfunding campaign.

What is included in the package?

It includes the Nold Open device, a connector and a Quick start guide.
Please note you will need a screwdriver, cables and screws (optional) for the installation.

Can I purchase the Nold Open in retail stores?

Not yet. Only during the Indiegogo campaign you have the chance to preorder Nold Open with special discount.

When & where is Nold Open expected to ship? 

We expect our first production run to ship in November 2016, with all backer orders fulfilled by the end of December 2016.
Early birds will receive their shipments first. We vow to keep all backers regularly up-to-date with shipping information and order status. Please reach out to help@nold.io with any questions.
We currently ship worldwide from Europe. This means if your shipping address is outside of the EU, you might need to pay additional import duties and taxes based on local regulations. Shipping cost inside the European Union is 10EUR, rest of the world is 20EUR. 

Can I get a refund?

Pre-orders are non-refundable. By making a contribution to this campaign, you acknowledge that you understand that you are contributing to a work-in-progress and not making a direct purchase. For more details please see Indiegogo's Terms of Use. 

What is the warranty for the product?

All product specifications, illustrations, drawings, particulars, dimensions and other information on the Site or made available by us are intended to represent no more than a general illustration of the Product and its features and do not constitute a warranty or representation by us that the Product will conform with the same. When the final product ships, it will come with a 12 month manufacturers warranty.

How do I become a distributor of Nold Open?

Please contact us at sales@nold.io for further information. 

I'm a member of the press. How do I get more information?

Please visit our website to download our Press kit. If you have any question, direct your mail to press@nold.io

I have questions, how can I reach the team?

We’d be happy to answer any questions. We are receiving a lot of support requests and are working to respond as fast we can! For questions related to the Indiegogo campaign or the product itself, you can email help@nold.io

Social contacts

If you want to know more about Nold, follow us on social media and visit our website.

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At last, we must say a “thank you” for getting to know Nold; we can't wait for you to experience our achievement.

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