EMPORWERING CONNECTED LIVING

About us

Crucial Tech is a Portuguese startup that brings the innovative spirit of a new generation of engineers to the home automation industry.

We specialise in developing affordable, low-volume hardware and software solutions, tailored to meet the specific needs of our partners. Our commitment extends to integrating cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and latest cloud solutions, helping our partners lead their markets while offering reliable, customised products.

At Crucial Tech, we combine precision and innovation to shape the future of connected living.

What do we do?

Standardised Solutions

Crucial Tech provides streamlined, standardised smart home solutions using off-the-shelf components. By selecting proven, reliable hardware, we make it easy for manufacturers and homeowners to integrate smart technologies into everyday life with confidence, efficiency, and ease of installation.

Custom Smart Interfaces

We specialise in developing custom interfaces to connect unique electrical and mechanical products seamlessly into smart home systems. From bespoke hardware to tailored software configurations, we create solutions that make complex systems compatible, adding intelligence to specialised applications.

Web & Mobile Applications

To complement our hardware, we develop intuitive web and mobile applications that give users complete control at their fingertips. Designed for simplicity and functionality, our apps enhance user experience and ensure secure, easy management of smart home devices from anywhere.

Where we are?

Crucial Tech's products are already enhancing smart homes across Portugal, France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

With a growing presence, we're expanding into new markets, including Mexico and Kyrgyzstan, bringing our expertise in home automation solutions to customers worldwide.

Our Products

Crucial Controller CC610B2

The CC610B2 is a versatile, programmable logic controller designed for complex home automation, particularly for controlling windows, shades, and blinds.

Equipped with 6 relay outputs, 10 sinking digital inputs, and 2 special inputs for encoders in quadrature mode, it offers precise control and flexibility. Its expansion port allows for larger setups by chaining multiple controllers, and it supports KNX, RS-485, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity for integration with external systems.

Perfect for managing sophisticated window systems with remote control options.

Crucial Controller CC648A

The CC48A is a compact, robust programmable logic controller designed specifically for managing cornered windows in home automation systems.

It ensures precise sequencing of window panels to prevent damage and comes pre-programmed with various positions for common use cases.

Equipped with 8 sinking inputs and 4 relay outputs, it offers reliable and affordable control of motorized windows.

Crucial Sensor PF1U KNX

The Crucial Sensor PF1U KNX enables seamless integration of any window system into a KNX bus, allowing connection to home automation and alarm systems.

Designed for easy installation and retrofitting, it features a single quadrature encoder input for precise window position feedback. Powered directly by the KNX bus, it simplifies wiring and installation. As a positioning feedback unit, the PF1U KNX communicates the window's position, while the control algorithm is managed by the central domotic system, ensuring flexibility and compatibility with existing setups.