Questions, answered
The things teams ask before choosing Volt - hardware, cloud, lock-in, updates, security, and how it compares.
What hardware does Volt run on?
Volt is device-agnostic. It targets common Linux-capable boards - Raspberry Pi (including Compute Module), NVIDIA Jetson, Intel NUC, Rock Pi, and similar - so you can pick hardware for the job rather than being locked to one board.
Do I have to use a specific cloud?
No. Volt manages the device and edge layer; your application data can flow to any cloud you prefer - AWS, Azure, GCP, or your own. Volt complements services like AWS IoT Core and Azure IoT Hub rather than replacing them.
Is there vendor lock-in?
Apps run as standard containers and devices run standard Linux, so your software is portable. You bring your own cloud and own your data. Volt is the management layer, not a cage around your application.
What happens if a device loses connectivity?
The application keeps running locally. When the device reconnects it reconciles with the control plane and reports in, and operators get an offline alert in the meantime - so a flaky link does not take a placement down.
What happens if an update fails?
Updates apply to an inactive partition (A/B), and a failed boot rolls back automatically to the previous working version. A bad update degrades to the last good state instead of bricking a fleet.
How do devices get onboarded?
Flash a generic image and claim the device in the portal - by a code printed on Volt-supplied hardware, or by its MAC for your own hardware. There are no config files to hand-edit and no per-device custom image.
How is Volt secured?
Per-device identity and scoped credentials, signed over-the-air updates, outbound-only connectivity with no inbound ports, audited remote operations, and role-based access. See the Security page for the full model.
Who owns the data?
You do. Volt handles device management and a constrained set of device self-reporting; your application data flows to your own systems and cloud.
Can I run the control plane on-premises or air-gapped?
The control plane is hosted today. If you have regulated, on-premises, or air-gapped requirements, contact us to discuss options for your deployment.
Do I need to write code?
For ready-made solutions, no - you place and configure. For custom applications, you ship a standard container; there is no bespoke provisioning or fleet plumbing to build.
How is Volt different from AWS IoT Core or Azure IoT Hub?
Those are excellent cloud services for messaging, rules, and data. Volt is the device-and-edge layer they do not provide: a hardened OS, secure onboarding, signed updates with rollback, and a fleet console. See the For Agencies page for a side-by-side.
How does pricing and support work?
Pricing and support depend on fleet size and the plan that fits your deployment. Contact sales and we will scope it with you.
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