Absentee Smart Monitoring Devices Business ~$289K SDE, Ready to Scale
Business Description
Multi-sensor monitoring ecosystem: power, internet, water & temp alert
Imagine running a highly profitable smart monitoring business that practically runs itself while you focus on growth. This established ecommerce operation has been quietly generating $289K in seller's discretionary earnings by solving a problem every property owner faces - knowing what's happening when you're not there.
You'll love how simple yet powerful this business model is. The company sells smart monitoring devices that watch for power outages, internet failures, water leaks, and temperature changes, then instantly alert customers via text and email. Think of it as peace of mind in a box for homeowners, rental property managers, and small businesses.
What makes this opportunity special? You're getting a complete ecosystem, not just products. The hardware connects to a cloud-based platform that handles all the notifications and alerts. This means customers often buy multiple devices as they see the value, creating natural repeat sales and account expansion.
The current owners have built something remarkable with minimal time investment. One handles purchasing cycles, the other manages customer support. That's it. No massive team, no expensive office space, no complex operations. You can run this from anywhere in the US with just a laptop and some storage space.
Business Overview
This company operates at the intersection of hardware and cloud services. Its products are purpose-built monitoring devices that watch for common failure or risk events and then trigger configurable alerts. Customers typically deploy these devices to help reduce downtime, avoid damage, and gain peace of mind when they are not on-site.
The business benefits from a platform-style architecture: rather than being a single product, it is a system of devices supported by a unified notification layer. This enables broader applications and repeat purchasing as customers add devices across multiple locations and monitoring needs.
Key functional categories include:
• Power monitoring (detecting power status changes)
• Internet connectivity monitoring (outage and restoration alerts)
• Water detection and water level monitoring (presence/absence and threshold-based alerts)
• Temperature monitoring (threshold-based alerts for sensitive environments)
Alerts can be configured for different recipients and escalation needs, primarily through SMS/text and email, with optional integrations depending on user setup.
Products & Offering
The company sells a portfolio of monitoring devices spanning:
• Standalone monitors dedicated to a single condition (e.g., connectivity or temperature)
• Multi-condition devices that consolidate multiple monitoring functions into one unit
• Accessory sensors and replacement components
• Optional enhanced alerting bundles for higher-volume or multi-recipient notification requirements
This mix supports both consumer/DTC use-cases (home, rentals, small offices) and light commercial use-cases (small facilities, storage environments, remote equipment rooms, etc.).
Specific product catalog, SKU list, supplier details, unit economics, and platform overview are available after NDA and Proof of Fund.
Operations & Footprint (Lean / Owner-Light)
The business is currently run with limited weekly owner involvement: One owner focuses primarily on purchasing/ordering cycles and administrative oversight-- estimated 4~6hours/week, while the other focuses on customer support and ensuring back-end continuity, estimated 10~12 hours/week.
A buyer can operate with a small internal team or a combination of contractor support and part-time admin, and seller can provide tech support for $3000/month post-acquisition.
The company can be relocated anywhere in the U.S. with a modest workspace.
Ideal Buyer
• E-commerce operator with strong digital marketing execution
• Smart home / IoT entrepreneur
• Strategic buyer in monitoring/security adjacent markets
• Operator seeking a portable business with strong cash flow and marketing upside
You'll love how simple yet powerful this business model is. The company sells smart monitoring devices that watch for power outages, internet failures, water leaks, and temperature changes, then instantly alert customers via text and email. Think of it as peace of mind in a box for homeowners, rental property managers, and small businesses.
What makes this opportunity special? You're getting a complete ecosystem, not just products. The hardware connects to a cloud-based platform that handles all the notifications and alerts. This means customers often buy multiple devices as they see the value, creating natural repeat sales and account expansion.
The current owners have built something remarkable with minimal time investment. One handles purchasing cycles, the other manages customer support. That's it. No massive team, no expensive office space, no complex operations. You can run this from anywhere in the US with just a laptop and some storage space.
Business Overview
This company operates at the intersection of hardware and cloud services. Its products are purpose-built monitoring devices that watch for common failure or risk events and then trigger configurable alerts. Customers typically deploy these devices to help reduce downtime, avoid damage, and gain peace of mind when they are not on-site.
The business benefits from a platform-style architecture: rather than being a single product, it is a system of devices supported by a unified notification layer. This enables broader applications and repeat purchasing as customers add devices across multiple locations and monitoring needs.
Key functional categories include:
• Power monitoring (detecting power status changes)
• Internet connectivity monitoring (outage and restoration alerts)
• Water detection and water level monitoring (presence/absence and threshold-based alerts)
• Temperature monitoring (threshold-based alerts for sensitive environments)
Alerts can be configured for different recipients and escalation needs, primarily through SMS/text and email, with optional integrations depending on user setup.
Products & Offering
The company sells a portfolio of monitoring devices spanning:
• Standalone monitors dedicated to a single condition (e.g., connectivity or temperature)
• Multi-condition devices that consolidate multiple monitoring functions into one unit
• Accessory sensors and replacement components
• Optional enhanced alerting bundles for higher-volume or multi-recipient notification requirements
This mix supports both consumer/DTC use-cases (home, rentals, small offices) and light commercial use-cases (small facilities, storage environments, remote equipment rooms, etc.).
Specific product catalog, SKU list, supplier details, unit economics, and platform overview are available after NDA and Proof of Fund.
Operations & Footprint (Lean / Owner-Light)
The business is currently run with limited weekly owner involvement: One owner focuses primarily on purchasing/ordering cycles and administrative oversight-- estimated 4~6hours/week, while the other focuses on customer support and ensuring back-end continuity, estimated 10~12 hours/week.
A buyer can operate with a small internal team or a combination of contractor support and part-time admin, and seller can provide tech support for $3000/month post-acquisition.
The company can be relocated anywhere in the U.S. with a modest workspace.
Ideal Buyer
• E-commerce operator with strong digital marketing execution
• Smart home / IoT entrepreneur
• Strategic buyer in monitoring/security adjacent markets
• Operator seeking a portable business with strong cash flow and marketing upside
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 8
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Currently Home Based
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- *Home Based Facility can be relocated anywhere in the U.S.
*Estimated $80k Inventory subject to change - Market Outlook / Competition
- The smart monitoring space includes low-cost alternatives, including generic devices and knockoff-style products. This business competes on breadth of monitoring applications, notification flexibility (SMS/email configuration), reliability-oriented workflows, and a product ecosystem that encourages repeat purchasing and multi-location deployments.
The business has succeeded largely through product-market fit and organic demand, with limited formal marketing investment to date. - Opportunities for Growth
- A capable buyer can scale with several clear levers:
1. Performance marketing & funnel build-out
• Launch paid search and social campaigns targeting high-intent monitoring keywords and use-cases
• Retargeting and conversion-rate optimization (landing pages by use-case)
• Lifecycle email/SMS automation and customer reactivation
2. Channel expansion
• Affiliates and influencers in home improvement / smart home
• Marketplaces and wholesale accounts where appropriate
• Installer and service-partner programs; B2B bulk purchases
• Private label / white-label programs for qualified partners
3. Strategic partnerships
• Partnership discussions with monitoring/security ecosystems and adjacent service providers
• Bundling hardware with recurring service offerings
4. Product line extension
• Introduce additional sensors and variants leveraging the existing notification platform
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Pursue other interest
- Transition Support
- *Seller will provide a structured transition including vendor/supplier introductions, product and support workflow handoff, back-end continuity planning, and operational documentation.
*1 month with 10 hour/week will be provided by seller.
* Owner’s partner can be paid $3000/month to support the business post acquisition
Listing Info
- ID
- 2474519
- Listing Views
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