Consumer Electronics

I want to productise a proof of concept

This is the part where you take great technology and turn it into great products.

We can help design software and hardware solutions with defined outcomes for the end user. Instead of simply focusing on the technology, we will focus on the things that will make your product or device marketable.

Successful products must be appealing, usable, practical and capable of global traction. Consult Red have years of experience in this area, taking products to scale and leading with a consumer-centric approach to make the user experience better.

I want to develop an end-to-end solution

We offer support for end-to-end solutions that cross different technology types.

Consumer devices are no longer standalone products, but rather interact with mobile phones, routers, cloud services, and applications.

We can support you throughout the entire product development journey, meaning fewer vendors to manage and less risk. This is particularly important when considering aspects such as security, which should be examined throughout the entire process, rather than being added as an afterthought.

If you want to develop an end-to-end system that combines a wireless sensor, connection to a hub or gateway, cloud data management, or a mobile phone application, our expert team at Consult Red can help.

I want to industrialise and scale a product

We help brands transition from innovation to industrialisation, ensuring product quality meets standards. Throughout this process, we can meet the most stringent requirements and create suitable test strategies for prototypes.

With our multi-market expertise, we can optimise production for any device or product while helping you find ways to keep costs low. During the design phase, we can advise on aspects such as cost, quality, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability and security to develop the product to the highest level.

If you want to scale a product, get in touch with us today.

I want to develop a robust business plan

Our experience in developing consumer products enables us to thoroughly examine the capital and operational costs in market plans – the total cost of ownership.

Introducing a product without a roadmap and a robust, detailed evaluation of the total cost of ownership means your intelligent devices can be uncompetitive when they get to market.

We can provide ‘cost-down, feature-up’ reviews to ensure you are always aware of the landscape in which your product sits.

We’re an independent consultancy, and our impartial, objective advice can help review proposals, business models, and go-to-market plans.

I want to find the right radio solution

We can help you choose the right radio solution to bring your product design to life. Our knowledge spans the LAN in the home to the WAN and encompasses all of the wireless connectivity used in consumer products.

We can provide support for in-home solutions and help with cross-platform interoperability in the cloud. We will help you explore the use or development of different solutions using Bluetooth, Zigbee, Zwave, W-Fi or other radio standards.

I want to ensure my product is secure

Connected devices offer endless possibilities for customers, but security and privacy concerns can arise.

Security is a systemic consideration and cannot be simply retrofitted to a product. If you want to harden your security implementation, we can help you explore security measures and gain a better understanding of vulnerabilities.

Not only do we consider data privacy and regulatory compliance, but we also examine market trends to ensure your product remains safe for tomorrow. Having us by your side ensures that security is a central consideration in your product.

I want to optimise power and usage

Different products have different needs. However, there is always a trade-off between capabilities, size, weight and power usage when it comes to creating a marketable electronic device.

While exciting new features are essential for product differentiation, consumers also want energy efficiency and batteries that last.

Consult Red can help you find the perfect equilibrium for your product design. If you want to understand how device selection balances wireless connectivity, size, power consumption, and battery life, we can help you assess, adapt, and optimise.