LAS VEGAS — At CES 2026, the home security landscape is witnessing a significant shift from the suburban doorstep to the vast expanses of the rural frontier. Virtavo, a company previously known for its consumer-grade home security solutions, has unveiled a bold new direction that seeks to protect the world's farmers, ranchers, and large-scale property owners. By moving beyond the short-range limitations of traditional Wi-Fi, Virtavo is introducing a suite of technologies designed to provide a watchful eye over miles, not just feet.

The company's presence at this year's show is defined by the debut of a new professional branch and a flagship product that pushes the boundaries of wireless communication.

The Professional Pivot: Introducing "Show More"

Virtavo's primary announcement for 2026 is the launch of its new professional-tier branch, branded as "Show More." This division represents a departure from the company's traditional focus on "Q cameras" for standard homeowners and urban residences.

• A Shift in Focus: While 2025 was dedicated to the development of entry-level series for the average consumer, 2026 is about "rural monitoring" and "farmer's community" applications.
• Professional Specs: The "Show More" line utilizes what Virtavo describes as "high personnel habitat professional technology," specifically engineered for outdoor and agricultural environments where power and connectivity are often scarce.
• Application Scenarios: The brand is moving into more specialized "application scenarios," recognizing that a camera meant for a front porch is fundamentally different from a camera meant to monitor a distant pasture or a perimeter fence line.

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Breaking the Mile Barrier: The Mount Glenn Innovation

The centerpiece of the "Show More" debut is the Mount Glenn camera system. In a market where most wireless security cameras struggle to maintain a stable connection beyond 100 to 200 feet from a router, Mount Glenn aims to cover an entire property.

• One-Mile Range: The standout feature of the Mount Glenn is its ability to reach a one-mile range, providing a massive wireless footprint for rural users.
• Powered by Wi-Fi HaLow: This range is made possible by Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) technology. Unlike standard Wi-Fi, which operates on higher frequencies that struggle to penetrate walls and obstacles over long distances, HaLow operates in the sub-1GHz band. This allow for better signal penetration and significantly lower power consumption.
• Innovative Strategy: Virtavo describes this as a "very powerful and innovative strategy" to differentiate themselves in a crowded security market that has largely ignored the needs of those with large acreage.

From Homeowners to Farmers: A Comparative Evolution

The transition between 2025 and 2026 for Virtavo is characterized by a broadening of the company's mission.

• Last Year's Focus: In the previous year, the main focus was the "series of home security camera" designed for homeowners. These were traditional devices meant for localized, close-range protection.
• This Year's Focus: This year, the company has pivoted to "rural monitoring," specifically targeting the "farmer's community." This requires not just better range, but hardware that can withstand the rigors of rural life.
• Launch and Availability: The Mount Glenn system officially launched on Kickstarter during the first week of January 2026, marking its transition from a research and development project to a market-ready consumer product.

Positively Critical: The Challenges of Long-Range Monitoring

While a one-mile range is a breakthrough for the consumer market, Virtavo faces several technical and logistical hurdles as they scale this technology.

• Signal Interference: While sub-1GHz signals are excellent at penetrating obstacles, they are not immune to topographical interference. In hilly or heavily forested rural areas, achieving the full one-mile range will require careful placement and potentially additional signal relays.
• Resolution vs. Range: While Virtavo claims the best range, they must balance that distance with video quality. Compressing high-definition video to travel over a mile on low-power frequencies can often result in latency or a loss of detail—a critical issue when trying to identify intruders or monitor livestock health.
• Market Education: Most consumers are conditioned to think of Wi-Fi in terms of their home router. Educating the farming community on the benefits of "Wi-Fi HaLow" and why it requires specialized hardware will be a primary marketing challenge for the company in 2026.

The Road to 2027: The Quest for the Three-Mile Horizon

Virtavo's long-term vision is not content with the one-mile limit. During conversations at their CES booth, the company revealed an aggressive roadmap for the next generation of the Mount Glenn series.

• Expanding the Distance: For CES 2027, Virtavo is already developing prototypes that aim to reach 2 miles or even 3 miles of range.
• Potential for Expansion: The engineering team believes there is "another potential" to further expand the distance capabilities of the HaLow-powered system, essentially turning a single base station into a surveillance hub for a small town or a massive commercial farm.
• Serving More Owners: The ultimate goal is to provide a "further range of rural monitoring" that allows owners to view their entire estate from a single application, regardless of how remote the location.

Conclusion: Securing the Rural Future

Virtavo is proving that "home security" is a term that needs to grow. By identifying the underserved agricultural and rural markets and applying cutting-edge Wi-Fi HaLow technology, they have moved beyond the "doorbell camera" era into the era of wide-area surveillance.

As the Mount Glenn system begins shipping through its Kickstarter campaign, Virtavo is setting the stage for a 2027 where distance is no longer a barrier to safety. For the farmers and rural residents who have long felt neglected by the tech industry, the "Show More" branch promises a future where they can finally see everything, no matter how far away it may be.