Insert Coin: Securifi Almond+ takes the touchscreen router to the next level

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We've been talking about [Securifi's](http://www.engadget.com/tag/securifi/) Almond router a fair amount, since the new year rolled around. Darren put the thing [through its paces](http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/20/irl-securifi-almond-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-lg-optimus-g-rogers/), just after the company announced plans to release its successor -- or, rather, plans to [Kickstart](http://www.engadget.com/tag/kickstarter/) the followup. As of this morning, the crowdfunding push has landed. The Taipei-based company launched the Kickstarter page for the next generation of its beloved touchscreen router.

The latest version, which we had the opportunity to play around with [at CES](http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/09/securfi-almond-hands-on-video/), features a 2.8-inch display, as before, but adds some much welcomed additions, including support for 802.11ac, Zigbee and Z-Wave. The former promises a WiFi speed bump, the latter two bring the promise of extended home automation. Speaking of home automation, the [Almond+](http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/almond-plus-wifi-router/) lets you control things like security alerts, heating and light control on the go with your iOS or Android device.

Securifi's currently working toward a $250,000 goal, and has some solid prizes to offer up. Those who pledge $95 or more will get the $99 router, along with free shipping. Pledging at $129 will get you one of a number of Kickstarter exclusive colors. Those winning routers are set to ship around September.

**Previous project update: **At last look, the Pinoccio microprocessor is well on its way to becoming a real device, with around $44,000 pledged of its $63,000 goal, with a full 22 days left to get in on the action.

Filed under: [Wireless](http://www.engadget.com/category/wireless/)

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**Source:** [Kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2037429657/1289937493?token=2e19cc88)

URL: http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/23/insert-coin-securifi/