Inovonics, a provider of wireless solutions for life safety and security applications, is celebrating 40 years of innovation and continued growth in commercial security, senior living e-call, multi-family submetering and commercial monitoring markets. Founded in 1986, Inovonics has continued to advance 900 MHz wireless technology to develop solutions designed for life safety, intrusion detection and environmental monitoring.
Key takeaways
- Inovonics has spent four decades building reliable wireless technology for critical applications.
- The company is developing next-generation solutions using 900 MHz wireless, AI and cloud technologies.
- Notable milestones include the launch of the first wireless security control panel in 1997 and the shipment of a millionth TapWatch transmitter in 2005.
- Inovonics has expanded its offerings to include fall detection solutions for senior living communities and advanced location technology.
- The company is committed to open integration options for systems integrators and other partners.
- Recent innovations include the launch of Intrusion Detection and Duress Card solutions in 2026.
Why It Matters
The development of next-generation wireless solutions by Inovonics has significant implications for security integrators, electrical contractors, IT/OT teams, engineers and procurement professionals. The company's continued innovation in 900 MHz wireless technology ensures reliable communication for life safety and intrusion detection systems. These advancements also support the growing demand for connected solutions that integrate with existing infrastructure and cloud-based platforms.
Historical Milestones
- 1986: Inovonics Corporation founded in Boulder, CO by Steve Koonce & Don Hume to develop commercial wireless products leveraging frequency-hopping, spread spectrum RF technology.
- 1996: Inovonics trademarks Frequency Agile as the brand name for its proprietary 900 MHz wireless technology.
- 1997: Inovonics launches Wireless Guardian security control panel for small commercial security applications.
- 1998: Inovonics launches TapWatch wireless utility submetering software and pulse-meter transmitter solution to the multifamily market.
- 2000: Inovonics awarded ISO 9001 certification.
- 2005: Inovonics ships millionth TapWatch transmitter.
- 2007: Inovonics launches EchoStream next-generation high-performance wireless mesh network.
Recent Innovations
- 2022: Inovonics launches fall detection and alarm location solutions for senior living communities.
- 2024: Inovonics announces Advanced Location solution.
- 2025: Patent No. 12,367,757 issued for fall detection pendant systems and methods.
- 2026: Inovonics introduces groundbreaking Intrusion Detection and Duress Card solutions.