Rental Intelligence for Hardware Retail

Rent smart, not just tools.

IoT-enabled power tools and connected safety gear, available for rent at the hardware stores you already visit. Professional-grade intelligence without the professional-grade price tag.

$5.7B
US Tool Rental Market
0
Offer Smart Gear Rental
2,600+
Retail Rental Counters

The rental counter hasn't caught up to the tools.

Smart drills that auto-adjust torque. Safety vests that detect heat stress. Hard hats with fall alerts. This technology exists, but it's locked behind $500+ price tags and enterprise contracts. Meanwhile, hardware stores still rent the same tools they did 20 years ago.

Standard Rental Today
Basic power tools No safety gear No usage data Paper checkout
GearIQ Rental
IoT-enabled tools Smart safety gear Usage analytics Digital tracking Compliance logs Safety alerts

What makes the gear smart

Connected equipment that works harder so renters work safer.

Smart Power Tools

IoT-connected drills, saws, and drivers that track usage, auto-calibrate, and alert on maintenance needs. Renters get pro-grade performance without the learning curve.

Connected Safety Gear

Hard hats with impact sensors, vests with heat-stress monitors, and wearables with fall detection. Real-time alerts keep DIYers and small crews safe on every project.

Retail-Ready Platform

Inventory management, digital checkout, and asset tracking built for hardware store counters. Plugs into existing rental workflows at Lowe's, Home Depot, and regional chains.

How it works

01

Partner with retailers

GearIQ supplies smart tools and safety gear to hardware store rental departments.

02

Customer walks in

Renters browse smart gear alongside standard rentals at their local store.

03

Digital checkout

Scan, sign, and go. IoT pairing happens automatically when the rental starts.

04

Smart on the job

Usage data, safety alerts, and compliance logging run in real-time throughout the rental period.

The rental counter is the largest untapped distribution channel for smart equipment.

Every year, millions of DIYers and small contractors rent tools without access to the safety and intelligence features that enterprise crews take for granted. GearIQ is closing that gap, one hardware store at a time.