After owning an Almond WiFi router for a couple of years, I was very pleased with its simple and easy to use UI both as a router or an extender. It fell under the category of "It just works". So when Securifi announced the Almond+ on Kickstarter, I thought here is a proven company with a history of building WiFi routers that are reliable and easy to use. I also use Belkin Wemo switches and Phillips Hue bulbs in my house. I though what a great benefit to have the Almond+ control these devices. Securifi even had a "Hue" demo video. So I invested a mere $109 to get the new Almond+. I know these products take time to implement, but I was concerned that Securifi was trying to build everything for everyone in the IoT arena.
I waited for more than a year with great expectations...... I received the Almond+ router a few weeks back and replaced my Netgear AC router with what I thought was going to "just work". I have a better than average understanding on how to set up a wireless network. However, I did not expect the "cluster" of silly problems associated with this device. I thought the Almond+ would, at the very least, be a solid wireless AC router. It is not.
I have a real life home network that I need to keep running. I appreciate your other investors who are helping you debug what should have been solid already. I am fairly positive the some future software release will be stable and I will check in to see when that happens. In the meantime, I will put the Almond+ back in its yellow box.
I wish Securifi well with this project. I remember in my development days that anyone can build a router in quantities of one. The real skill is to ramp up a product that works and supports the largest end user base not just those who relish pointing out and fixing problems.
