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iGuard Home Solutions

Patented smart stove shut-off technology for fire prevention, aging-in-place safety, and behavioral health monitoring

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Overview

iGuard Home Solutions (also known as iGuardFire) is the maker of the iGuard, a patented automatic stove shut-off device that uses motion-sensing technology to prevent kitchen fires caused by unattended cooking. Founded in 2013 by Bill Ferguson, a journeyman electrician and commercial property developer, the company was born from a personal need to protect his aging mother who was experiencing memory issues that affected her ability to safely use the stove.

The iGuard device monitors kitchen activity and automatically shuts off the stove when no motion is detected for a configurable period (default five minutes), continuously resetting the timer when movement is detected. Beyond fire prevention, the platform provides 24/7 behavioral monitoring data that tracks stove usage patterns, sleep disruptions, and memory-related events, making it a valuable tool for caregivers and healthcare providers assessing cognitive health in aging populations.

iGuard positions itself at the intersection of InsurTech, AgeTech, and PropTech. The company's "predict and prevent" approach directly addresses the leading cause of home fires (unattended cooking) and the leading cause of sprinkler activations in multi-family buildings, where a single activation can cause an average of $300,000 in water damage remediation costs. The product is sold direct-to-consumer and through major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and Crutchfield.

Products & Services

iGuard for Electric Stoves (Plugin Model)

Plug-in motion sensor device for 4-prong electric stoves that automatically shuts off the stove when cooking is left unattended.

Key Features

  • Patented advanced motion sensor with 10-12 foot detection range
  • Configurable auto shutoff timer (1-15 minutes, default 5 minutes)
  • Manual bypass and extended cooking override (up to 10 hours)
  • Audible and visual alerts before shutdown
  • Caregiver lock and child lock modes
  • Late night lock scheduling to disable stove during set hours
  • Wi-Fi connected (2.4GHz) with WPS or manual setup
  • 24/7 activity tracking with text and email alerts

Target Users: Homeowners, Caregivers, Property Managers, Senior Living Facilities

iGuard for Electric Cooktops

Hardwired version designed specifically for built-in electric cooktop installations.

Key Features

  • Compatible with modern cooktop designs
  • Same motion detection and auto shutoff technology
  • Hardwired installation for permanent cooktop setups
  • Ambient temperature monitoring

Target Users: Homeowners with cooktop installations, Property Managers

iGuard for Gas Stoves

Gas stove compatible model with additional gas safety features.

Key Features

  • Gas valve shutoff installed between stove gas fitting and home gas shutoff
  • Unburned gas detection with automatic gas valve shutoff
  • Gas leak text message alerts
  • Motion detection and auto shutoff technology
  • Includes 10-foot network cable
  • Temperature monitoring

Target Users: Homeowners with gas appliances, Multi-family Property Managers

iGuard Control Panel Only

Replacement control panel for existing iGuard installations.

Target Users: Existing iGuard customers needing replacement parts

Insights Alert Messaging Subscription

Cloud-based subscription service for monitoring, alerts, and behavioral health data.

Key Features

  • SMS text and email alerts for stove activity events
  • First kitchen entry notifications
  • Emergency button with personal response alerts
  • User history data monitoring for healthcare assessment
  • Memory change tracking through auto shutoff frequency calendar
  • Sleep disruption indicators from nighttime activity
  • High and low room temperature alerts (frozen pipe prevention)
  • Remote check-in on loved ones via smartphone or computer
  • Support for multiple units across facilities
  • Dashboard access at manage.iguardfire.com

Target Users: Caregivers, Family Members, Healthcare Providers, Senior Living Operators

At a Glance

Founded
2013
Headquarters
Seattle, WA / Kelowna, BC
Employees
1-10
Funding
Seed

Category & Focus

Category
Specialty Solutions
Subcategories
IoT Devices Smart Home Fire Prevention Loss Control AgeTech
Insurance Verticals
P&C Personal P&C Commercial
Target Customers
Carriers, Consumers, Agents/Agencies

Customers

  • Senior living communities and facilities
  • Multi-family property managers (apartments, condos)
  • Single-family rental property owners
  • Short-term rental operators (Airbnb, Vrbo)
  • Families caring for elderly individuals with memory issues
  • Student housing operators

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Last updated: 2026-03-25