Problem
Scattered information (chats, notes, multiple calendars) creates daily friction. What’s missing is a passive, central overview in the room.
Bring clarity to your home. Without cloud. Without chaos.
Pitch deck
A simple, local system that keeps your family's daily life organized — on one screen.
Already working in real households — now we’re building the first production run.
Private in the home network
Ready-to-use hardware (incl. software)
No cloud dependency — your data stays at home
Built to actually work in real life
Elevator pitch
A local family system as ready-to-use hardware: one box in the home network, a shared browser wall board, and a separate mobile app per family member. Appointments, shopping, weather, and school break status stay accessible day to day—at home and on the go. No mandatory cloud, no subscriptions.
Why Homebox?
- No cloud dependency — your data stays at home
- One glance instead of multiple apps
- Works passively in the background
- Built for everyday reliability
Solution
A wall screen with a one-glance dashboard plus a separate mobile app per family member. Runs locally on the HomeBox in the home network.
Built to actually work in real life
- Functional prototype exists
- Already tested in real household scenarios
- Software already used in everyday scenarios
- Hardware intentionally simple and stable (LAN-only, no wireless complexity)
- Designed for reliability, not experimentation
Key facts
- Ready-to-use hardware incl. software
- Local in the home network, no mandatory cloud
- Wall board plus separate member mobile app
- On the go: works on the go and updates automatically when back home
- One-time pricing: transparent on the pricing page
Features
- Dashboard: time, weather, school break status
- Appointments preview, notices, shopping
- Member pages in the wall board
- Mobile app: PIN login, appointments and shopping
- Design presets (Classic/Glass/Focus plus Daylight)
How it works
- Core functionality locally in the LAN
- Weather/breaks: fetched externally, processed locally
- On the go: works on the go and updates automatically when back home
Visuals
Crowdfunding
This project is launched via an all-or-nothing campaign.
Your support enables:
- production of the first batch
- hardware manufacturing setup
- required EU compliance and testing
Only if the funding goal is reached, production will begin.
Rewards
Early Bird
Limited · early supporters
Get one of the first devices and help kick off the first production run.
Regular
Regular · device order
Ready-to-use hardware incl. software. Usable locally in the home network.
Support
Support · without device
Support the project even without ordering a device.
FAQ
Does it work without internet?
Core functions run locally. Internet is only used for weather and school-break updates.
Why hardware instead of just an app?
A fixed screen in the room creates visibility and reduces daily friction.
How do I access it day to day?
At home via the wall board at homebox.local and additionally via the separate member mobile app on the phone.
How does mobile usage on the go work?
It works on the go and updates automatically when you’re back home.
How is the mobile app protected?
Per family member with their own 6-digit PIN and device session. Setup remains local on the HomeBox.
Everyday in 3 steps
- Plug in the box: connect the HomeBox to your home network.
- At home overview: open the tablet wall board at
homebox.local. - On the go: use the mobile app. It updates automatically when you’re back home.
Crowdfunding and timeline
- Campaign phase (30–45 days)
- Production preparation after funding
- Certification and testing phase
- Developed in compliance with applicable EU regulations.
- Each unit will complete the CE conformity process before shipping.
- First production run
- Shipping approx. 2–3 months after campaign
Shipping and notes
- Delivery area: Germany (expandable)
- Shipping cost and lead time: listed transparently in the campaign
- Prototype note: hardware design may change before production
- Hardware production involves multiple steps. Timelines include buffer to ensure reliable delivery.
Team
AK Systems · A Koç — engineering and product. Contact: Contact
We are a small team of software developers focused on turning complex requirements into simple, reliable day-to-day workflows.
The software is already functional and tested in everyday use. The hardware is intentionally simple and local so the system runs reliably without constant maintenance.
- Experience in building custom software systems
- Focus on local-first and privacy-friendly solutions
- Practical approach: simple hardware + strong software