Istartek

For the reseller

Istartek: connecting things without moving up a range

Chinese manufacturer in the budget range that usually carries more inputs and outputs than its price would suggest.

Who you sell it to: the customer who needs to connect a sensor, a button or a relay and has no budget for an expensive brand.

What it earns you: it lets you say yes to orders you would otherwise lose on price. And every accessory connected is billable installation, which is where your real margin is.

What to watch: having inputs is not the same as being tested. Try the exact device and peripheral combination in your own workshop before you quote it.

If you are starting out with this range: which tracker to buy first, what it really costs to start and theft prevention and immobilising.

Which protocol it speaks: Istartek devices reach the platform over the iStartek and Startek protocols. Their pages explain what they are and how they work.