Everything you need to know about ARMIT — how it works, how to set it up, what ARMIT Central does, and how the contractor program earns you monthly income.
ARMIT is the commercial operating layer of a sovereign physical intelligence platform built on EarthSmart Networks. It converts boats, buildings, equipment, and critical systems into continuously monitored, intelligent assets — without WiFi, without cloud dependency, and without depending on someone else's infrastructure.
Is ARMIT a sensor company?
No. ARMIT is an infrastructure-backed operating layer. The MAX Series sensors are the entry point — but the value is the private wireless network those sensors connect to, the real-time intelligence platform that processes their data, and the ARMIT Central human response layer that acts on it. It is the full stack from silicon to service.
What is the difference between ARMIT and EarthSmart Networks?
ARMIT is the consumer and SMB brand — sensors, monitoring subscriptions, contractor programs. EarthSmart Networks is the enterprise infrastructure brand — the private wireless network, major account relationships, multi-site deployments, and defense and government programs. They run on the same sovereign infrastructure. ARMIT is the front door for individuals and service businesses. EarthSmart Networks is the front door for enterprise and portfolio buyers.
What is the difference between ARMIT and ARMITMarine?
ARMITMarine is ARMIT's dedicated marine and boating brand. It handles direct-to-boater sensor sales, vessel protection kits, and Smart Marina program deployments. All ARMITMarine sensors run on the same EarthSmart Network and connect to the same myARMIT dashboard. They are the same platform with a dedicated maritime-focused front door.
What does 'From Silicon to Service' mean?
It is ARMIT's operating philosophy. ARMIT doesn't just sell a sensor — it provides the hardware, the private wireless network, the alert platform, and optionally the 24/7 live monitoring layer. Silicon to Service means end-to-end: from the physical device all the way through to a resolved incident.
Connectivity
Does ARMIT require WiFi?
No. ARMIT sensors connect to EarthSmart Networks — a sovereign private wireless infrastructure owned and operated by JOVE. No WiFi setup, no passwords, no dependency on your customer's internet connection. This is the single most important difference between ARMIT and every competitor in the monitoring market.
Does ARMIT require the public internet?
No. ARMIT sensors communicate over EarthSmart's private wireless network — not the public internet. This means monitoring continues even when your building's internet is down, when the marina loses its router during a storm, or when a vessel is away from shore. The system operates on private infrastructure we control.
What happens if the customer's internet goes down?
Nothing changes for ARMIT sensors. They operate on EarthSmart Networks — a private wireless infrastructure completely independent of your internet connection. Alerts continue to fire and be delivered. ARMIT Central operators, if active, continue monitoring. The system is designed specifically for environments where public internet cannot be assumed.
What is EarthSmart Networks?
EarthSmart Networks is the private wireless infrastructure platform that all ARMIT sensors connect to. It spans 17+ US states with 7,000+ square miles of coverage and 2.3M+ objects in its footprint. It is owned and operated by JOVE — not leased from a telecom, not routed through cloud platforms, not dependent on public infrastructure. It is the network backbone that makes the 'no WiFi' promise real.
How is ARMIT different from cellular or cloud-first monitoring?
Most monitoring products either use cellular (which requires a carrier data plan and has coverage gaps) or WiFi/cloud (which requires the customer's internet and fails when it goes down). ARMIT uses EarthSmart Networks — a sovereign private wireless network with none of these dependencies. Data never passes through a third-party cloud. The network operates independently regardless of what else fails.
What is the EarthSmart Network Node?
The EarthSmart Network Node is the physical infrastructure hardware that extends private wireless coverage to a specific site — a marina, building, or facility. It is deployed by the EarthSmart Networks team and provided at no cost to qualifying Host Partners. Once a node is live at a site, every ARMIT sensor in range connects automatically at activation. Customers never interact with or configure the node.
MAX Series Sensors
What is MAX Series?
MAX Series is ARMIT's autonomous edge-sensing hardware family. These are battery-powered, encrypted field devices that connect to EarthSmart Networks at activation — no wiring, no WiFi configuration, no external power required. Every MAX Series device is designed to deploy in minutes and operate for years without any customer IT involvement.
How do I set up a MAX Series sensor?
Power on the device. Create your account at myARMIT.com. Your sensor connects automatically to EarthSmart Networks within minutes. Configure your alert thresholds and escalation contacts in the dashboard. There is no WiFi password, no app pairing, and no network configuration at any step.
Which MAX devices are used for boats, buildings, and energy?
Marine: BilgeMAX One (bilge, temp, humidity, shock), PowerNOTIFI (shore power), BatteryNOTIFI (12V/24V battery health), SmartMAX (motion, contact, environment). Buildings: MAXTemp NOTIFI (HVAC/refrigeration), AQUAMAX One (water leak), GENMAX (generator), MAX SIBERIA (cold chain), MAXNOTIFI Heat (heat/fire). Energy: PowerNOTIFI, BatteryNOTIFI, MAX-PULSE-READ (utility metering). View the full catalog at getarmit.com/store.
How long do MAX Series batteries last?
3 to 5 years in normal operation using a high-quality CR2477 lithium battery. ARMIT recommends changing every other season as best practice. Current battery voltage and estimated life are visible in real time in your myARMIT dashboard.
Do the sensors need external power or wiring?
No. MAX Series sensors are fully battery-powered. No wiring to your boat's power system, no electrical connection to your building panel, no external power source of any kind. This is by design — the sensors deploy in environments where running wires is impractical or impossible.
How do I know my sensor is working?
Every MAX Series device checks in to EarthSmart Networks automatically every hour and reports its status — temperature, humidity, battery voltage, and signal strength. Login to myARMIT.com to view your device's live status and check-in history at any time. A missed check-in generates an alert.
How do I test my BilgeMAX after installation?
Automatic test: Your BilgeMAX checks in hourly with temperature, humidity, battery, and signal status — visible in your myARMIT dashboard. Manual test: Turn the float sensor upside down to simulate high water. You should receive an alert within minutes.
Can I view all my sensors in one dashboard?
Yes. myARMIT.com shows all of your registered devices, their live status, event history, alert configuration, battery health, and signal strength in a single account. For multi-property operators, the portfolio view shows all sites simultaneously.
ARMIT Central
What is ARMIT Central?
ARMIT Central is the 24/7 live operator monitoring and escalation service. Trained operators are on shift around the clock — watching your environment, receiving alerts, and escalating to the right person via direct voice call when an incident fires. It is the human response layer that no automated monitoring platform offers.
Are live operators really on duty 24/7/365?
Yes. ARMIT Central operates on the same schedule as the risks it monitors — every hour, every day, including holidays. There is no reduced-hours service, no answering machine, no chatbot substitute. Real operators trained in maritime, building, and energy incident response are on shift around the clock.
What happens when an alert is triggered?
The ARMIT Central operator receives the alert, reviews it against your site profile and escalation protocol, and places a direct voice call to your configured contact — marina manager, property manager, on-call technician, or whoever you designated. If the first call is unanswered, the operator follows your call tree. SMS confirmation follows every voice attempt. The entire incident is logged with timestamps in your myARMIT account.
Can ARMIT Central call our staff or escalation contacts directly?
Yes. That is the primary escalation method. Before you go live, we configure your escalation call tree — who gets called first, who gets called if they don't answer, what information the operator communicates for each sensor type. The operator follows your pre-configured runbook, not a generic script.
What is the difference between NOTIFI alerts and ARMIT Central?
NOTIFI is the automated alert engine — it sends SMS, email, push, and voice notifications when sensor thresholds are exceeded. It is included with every ARMIT sensor subscription. ARMIT Central is the human layer on top of NOTIFI — operators who receive those alerts and take action on your behalf. NOTIFI tells you. ARMIT Central does something about it.
How does setup work before go-live?
ARMIT Central is configured before your first incident. We collect your escalation contacts, call order, and response protocol per sensor type. We review your alert thresholds and confirm they are set appropriately for your environment. We run a test incident to confirm the escalation chain works. Operators are on shift from day one.
Buildings & AI-BMS
What is AI-BMS?
AI-BMS is ARMIT's AI-powered Building Management System — the intelligence layer that sits on top of MAX Series sensors in commercial properties. It integrates HVAC oversight, leak detection, cold chain monitoring, power event tracking, generator status, and environmental controls into a unified platform. No legacy BMS retrofit required. No IT integration required.
Can ARMIT monitor HVAC, leaks, freezers, and generators?
Yes to all four. MAXTemp NOTIFI handles HVAC and refrigeration temperature monitoring. AQUAMAX One and FLOAT MAX handle leak and water level detection. MAX SIBERIA handles cold chain environments including food service, pharmaceutical, and regulated storage. GENMAX handles generator runtime, fuel level, and fault conditions.
Does installation require touching our IT network?
No. MAX Series sensors connect to EarthSmart Networks — a private wireless infrastructure completely separate from your building's IT systems. No WiFi configuration, no network passwords, no IT department involvement at any step. Sensors deploy in any environment regardless of IT infrastructure.
How quickly can a building be deployed?
A standard single-building deployment can be completed in one day. The EarthSmart Network Node is installed first (this takes under an hour for a standard commercial property). Sensors are then activated one by one — each takes minutes. Alert thresholds are configured in myARMIT. Same-day operational deployment is the standard.
Can ARMIT monitor multiple buildings from one dashboard?
Yes. The myARMIT portfolio view displays all sites, all sensors, and all active events across your entire managed portfolio in a single account. For multi-site enterprise deployments, contact the EarthSmart Networks team for the enterprise monitoring console configuration.
Contractors & Partners
How does the contractor partner model work?
Approved ARMIT contractor partners receive wholesale hardware pricing below MSRP. For each customer you enroll in a monitoring subscription, you earn a monthly revenue share for the life of that subscription. No ongoing effort required after installation. The sensor monitors, ARMIT handles alerts, you earn residuals every month.
Do contractors earn recurring revenue?
Yes. Monthly residual revenue is paid on every active monitoring subscription enrolled by a partner. Residuals continue as long as the customer's subscription remains active — months, years. Every device you install becomes a permanent passive income stream.
How hard is installation?
MAX Series sensors install in minutes. No wiring to power systems, no WiFi configuration, no IT involvement. Power on the device, activate it in the partner portal, and the sensor connects to EarthSmart Networks automatically. Standard service call installation is straightforward for any trade professional.
Does the contractor need to manage networking?
No. EarthSmart Network Nodes are deployed by the EarthSmart Networks team at qualifying sites. Contractors activate sensors through the partner portal. No network management, no IT configuration, and no customer WiFi involvement at any point.
What trades are best suited for the partner program?
HVAC technicians, marine service professionals, electricians, plumbers, pest control operators, and property/facilities managers are the best fits. Any trade professional who regularly visits buildings, vessels, or facilities — the exact environments ARMIT sensors belong in — is a natural fit for the program.
How do I apply?
Apply at armit.co/partners or send a quick inquiry to armit.co/contact. Applications are reviewed within 2 business days. Approved partners receive onboarding documentation, dealer pricing access, a sample kit, and partner portal login.
Risk & Insurance
Can monitored environments help reduce insurance costs?
Sensor-documented operating history, verified monitoring installations, and demonstrated proactive risk management support insurance discount conversations with carriers. ARMIT-equipped vessels and properties carry a verified real-time risk record that an increasing number of insurers recognize as a material risk reduction factor. Ask us about the MAXSure risk intelligence program for more.
Does ARMIT create historical operating records?
Yes. Every sensor event, every check-in, every alert, and every ARMIT Central operator action is logged with a timestamp in your myARMIT account. This creates a documented operating history that can be exported for insurance carriers, maintenance reviews, compliance purposes, and incident reports.
What is MAXSure?
MAXSure is ARMIT's sensor-native marine insurance intelligence program — currently in development. It aggregates verified real-time sensor data from ARMIT-equipped vessels and facilities to create risk profiles that support more accurate underwriting. The goal is a sensor-documented discount program where ARMIT-equipped assets qualify for lower insurance premiums based on their verified operating record.
How does ARMIT support future risk intelligence use cases?
Every deployed ARMIT sensor creates a continuous stream of verified, real-time, asset-level data. As sensor density grows — across marinas, buildings, and commercial fleets — this data becomes an increasingly valuable risk intelligence asset. Future applications include dynamic risk scoring, predictive maintenance modeling, and automated underwriting input through the MAXSure platform.
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