Introducing Egis Control: Screen-Time Supervision Made Simple
Rockville, Maryland, October 20, 2023 – Egis Control LLC. is proud to announce the launch of its breakthrough product, Control. Control is a patented all-in-one locking smart plug that gives parents the ability to control their children's screen time across a variety of devices – conveniently through one app.
Why Control?
According to a study from Iowa State University, an estimated 4 - 10 million children in the US alone are clinically addicted to video games. Clinical addiction was defined as meeting 6 of the 11 potential symptoms for pathological gamblers and spending at least 24 hours per week playing video games.
Founded in 2021 by John Macchione, a former USA bobsled driver, and Kito Bradford, a father whose son struggled with gaming addiction, the company’s goal is to both partner with and empower parents as they teach healthy technology habits to their children.
"We personally understand the challenges that parents face in managing their children's digital lives. One of my own sons dropped out of college because he was too busy playing video games every night,” says Kito Bradford, co-founder of Egis Control. “Existing parental controls just don’t cut it, that’s why we created Control by Egis, the world’s first locking smart plug.”
Key Features of Egis Control Include:
- Dual device support. Easily connect up to two devices to the Control plug, whether it’s a PlayStation, XBox, a gaming PC, or even a TV
- Screen Time Management. Set a total time allotment for how many hours your child can spend using their device for each period (monthly, weekly, or daily) within the times you have scheduled.
- Easy scheduling. Use the Control app to easily set up a screen time schedule that works best for you and your family.
- Secure and smart locking. Cords cannot be removed until you unlock them via the app.
- Automatic power down. After providing a customizable alert before power down, if the device is not shut off manually, Control will automatically power down the plugged-in devices at the appropriate time.
“Control by Egis helps to open up a dialogue in a manner that just hasn’t been able to happen before,” says co-founder John Macchione, “This creates a true partnership. It helps teach children the value of budgeting their time, of using it effectively, and making sure they understand when too much of a good hobby can have a negative impact on their lives.”
Egis Control is now available for pre-order at https://egiscontrol.com/. Orders are expected to start shipping in late 2023.
The best thing for me is auto-pilot. It's really easy to use; it sets the rules in place. The kids know what they are. We don't have to fight about video games. –Nicole C., Parent & Alpha Tester
About Egis Control, LLC's Founders:
John Macchione, one of the co-founders of Egis Control, comes to Egis with over a decade of marketing, operations, and entrepreneurial leadership experience working with companies such as Launch That, Frontpoint Security, Panasonic, Timberland, UNIQLO, and Peninsula Hotels. He has a passion for problem-solving that has led to the creation of multiple patents during his career. John also is a lifelong gamer and has had a first-hand account of the issues gaming addiction can cause.
Kito Bradford, one of the co-founders of Egis Control, brings over two decades of experience with technology leadership, product management, and entrepreneurship working with companies such as PayPal, Choice Hotels, Frontpoint Security, and a number of federal contracting companies. He has a continuing passion for using technology to make people’s lives easier and safer, which has been demonstrated through the multitude of software solutions he has launched. As a parent of two wonderful children, the problem that Egis Control solves is very personal to Kito.
Media Contact & Press Kit
For interview requests and more information, please contact:
John Macchione
Co-Founder, Egis Control
john@egiscontrol.com
Download the press Kit: https://drive.google.com/