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Early Access Programs

Two programs for users who want to be among the first. Each has different eligibility, different commitments, and different perks. Pick the one that matches what you actually want to do.

Cloud Beta — open now

Status: sign-up open. Cloud Beta is the rbAmp Cloud service rolling out for existing rbAmp module users. Registration is open now so we can plan capacity.

What you get

  • Free Plus tier for 6 months during Beta — full feature access, no module limit
  • Locked lifetime pricing. Whatever Plus tier costs at GA launch, you keep that price as long as you stay subscribed
  • Direct feedback channel to the Cloud team — your bug reports skip the queue
  • First access to new Cloud features — tariff zones, AI insights — as they ship

What we expect

  • Use the service. A beta with no activity teaches us nothing. We will gently nudge inactive accounts to either use the service or release the slot.
  • Honest feedback. When you hit a bug or a confusing UI, tell us. Short messages are fine — we read every report.
  • No NDA. You can talk publicly about rbAmp Cloud during Beta. We just ask that you label feature critiques as "Beta" so first-time readers know it is not the final product.

Apply

Cloud Beta signup form coming online soon. Until then, email [email protected] with subject [Cloud Beta] and:

  • Your country and rough time zone
  • How many rbAmp modules you currently use (bare modules from Basic / Standard count)
  • What you would primarily use Cloud for — single-home dashboard, sub-metering for tenants, fleet monitoring across multiple sites, something else
  • GitHub or community handle (optional — helps us route bug reports)

Content Creator Program — always open

Status: always open, selective. If you make YouTube videos, blog posts, technical tutorials, or HA / ESPHome / Arduino content on AC energy monitoring, we hold sample units for genuine creators.

What you get

  • Free sample unit(s). Typically one or two SKUs matching your content plan. For larger projects (3-phase coverage, multi-module install demo) we can ship a small kit.
  • Direct engineer support during your content production — answers to your technical questions are faster than the public channels
  • Optional co-promotion — we link to your video / post from our content channels (Twitter, newsletter) when it publishes. Not required; we link only if you want it.
  • Discount code for your audience — if your audience converts, we set up a tracked discount code so your viewers get a small price break.

Eligibility

We look at proven track record. Not follower count — track record. Specifically:

  • A history of published content on home automation, IoT, energy monitoring, electronics, or makers' projects
  • Honest reviews (you have published critical takes on hardware before, not just sponsored fluff)
  • Clear topic / format plan for the rbAmp content (we are not interested in "I will figure out what to make later")

We say "no" politely to applications that look like resale schemes or to first-time creators with no published portfolio. The unit cost is real; the program survives only if creators actually create.

Apply

Content creator form coming online with the next deploy. Until then, email [email protected] with subject [Content Creator] and:

  • Your channel / blog URL
  • Top 3 content pieces you've published (links)
  • What you plan to make with rbAmp — title, format, rough release timeline
  • Which SKU(s) you would need (refer to Basic line for current SKUs)
  • Your audience size (honest estimate; we read past sponsored disclosure threshold)

What you promise

  • Publish at least one piece within 6 months of receiving the unit, OR return the unit
  • Disclose the relationship in the content (per FTC / EU advertising rules — "I received this unit free from rbAmp for review")
  • Honest content. You can be critical. We would rather have an honest video that points out three flaws than a fake-positive video that costs you credibility with your audience.

Where these fit together

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Cloud Beta            — for users with existing rbAmp modules who want to test
                        the SaaS experience before public launch
Content Creator       — for creators who want to make content; works with
                        any rbAmp line, including bare modules today

A creator can hold both programs simultaneously. The Cloud Beta list does not auto-enroll for the others — pick the ones you want.

Frequently asked

I'm a private user, not a creator or lab — can I get a beta unit? For Cloud, yes — Beta sign-up is open to anyone with existing rbAmp modules. For Content Creator, no — that program is for people who publish.

I'm a research lab — should I apply to Content Creator or B2B? Both apply, depending on what you want. Content Creator if you publish papers and want sample units for measurement studies. B2B if you also want volume pricing for a longer testbed. Many lab groups apply to both.

Can my company apply to Content Creator? We are honest: corporate marketing accounts get lower priority than independent creators. We can talk if your team genuinely produces useful technical content for the audience we care about (DIY, makers, smart-home enthusiasts). Use [Content Creator] subject and explain.

I applied but didn't hear back — should I follow up? After 5 business days, yes. We read every email; sometimes one slips. Use the same subject line in your follow-up.

Related

  • B2B program — for volume, lab collaboration, OEM
  • Contact us — for inquiries that don't fit a specific program