SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DIVEROID, an underwater technology company, today announced the upcoming Kickstarter launch of WatchDive, a system that turns compatible Apple Watches and Samsung Galaxy Watches into dive computers. Combining a waterproof housing, integrated sensors, and the DIVEROID app, WatchDive brings essential diving functions to everyday smartwatches. The campaign is scheduled to launch in December 2026.
Designed for recreational divers, including those who take only one or two diving trips a year, WatchDive offers an alternative to purchasing a separate dive computer, allowing users to make use of a compatible smartwatch they already own.
"Many recreational divers only go diving once or twice a year, yet purchasing a separate dive computer can be a significant investment," said Jay Kim, CEO of DIVEROID. "With WatchDive, we want to make diving technology more accessible by allowing people to use a compatible smartwatch they already own."
WatchDive is designed to function as a primary dive computer, providing real-time underwater information without requiring a smartphone connection. Its key features include:
- Dive Computing with Established Algorithms: Powered by the widely used Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression algorithm, WatchDive delivers depth readings with ±0.1-meter accuracy, along with real-time dive calculations and safety information directly on the smartwatch.
- Pre-Dive Seal Check: A pressure-based system allows users to check the housing's seal integrity before entering the water, helping identify potential O-ring or sealing issues.
- Long-Lasting Battery: The housing and sensor system requires no external charging. Its built-in battery is designed to last up to two years or more than 500 dives, with replacement available through authorized service centers.
- Intuitive Physical Controls: A dedicated button allows users to turn WatchDive on or off before diving, access the digital compass underwater, and set heading markers.
- Photo-Depth Synchronization and Digital Logbook: Dive profiles automatically sync with the DIVEROID app after surfacing. Users can also import GoPro or Insta360 footage and synchronize it with dive profiles to associate photos and videos with corresponding underwater depths and dive-site locations.
- Scuba and Freediving Support: WatchDive supports Scuba and Freediving modes to a recommended maximum depth of 40 meters. It displays real-time depth, dive time, and No-Decompression Limit (NDL) information, provides decompression-stop guidance, and supports Nitrox (EANx) diving.
- Smartwatch Compatibility and Cloud Storage: The housing accommodates compatible Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch models measuring 38–49mm. Essential diving functions require no subscription, and users receive 5GB of free cloud storage, with additional storage potentially requiring a paid subscription.
The WatchDive Kickstarter campaign will offer Super Early Bird rewards starting at US$149. Worldwide shipping is planned, with fulfillment scheduled from January through March 2027. The product includes a two-year warranty covering defects, while battery coverage extends to two years or 500 dives, whichever comes first. Users should follow their diving training, plan their dives, monitor conditions, and adhere to the product's operating instructions.
This marks DIVEROID's return to Kickstarter following its successful 2019 campaign for 'Universal Pro and mini', which raised US$522,097 from 1,493 backers. Fulfillment was completed in February 2020. As of October 2026, DIVEROID's smart diving products are used by more than 30,000 divers worldwide.
To receive launch notifications and access early bird pricing, visit https://watchdive.diveroid.com.
About DIVEROID
DIVEROID is an underwater technology and data intelligence company on a mission to "Make the Ocean Digital & Fun." Combining proprietary underwater smart housings, real-time on-device vision AI, and a digital platform, the company transforms everyday smartphones and smartwatches into diving computers and underwater data collection devices. A CES 2023 Innovation Award recipient, DIVEROID operates across South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam, serving more than 30,000 registered divers in 48 countries. For more information, visit https://watchdive.diveroid.com.
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DIVEROID's WatchDive Turns Everyday Smartwatches into Dive Computers, Launching on Kickstarter in December
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shenzhen VILVA Electronics Co., Ltd. (VILVA), a specialist manufacturer of load banks and power testing equipment, is actively expanding its global distributor network and seeking long-term partnerships with companies that have industry experience and local market resources. With diversified product lines, independent R&D capabilities for core components, and custom solution development capabilities, VILVA meets testing requirements in the new energy, power electronics, and data center sectors. The company also provides distributors with marketing, technical, and after-sales support to help partners expand into international markets.
Full Range of Load Banks and Power Testing Solutions
VILVA offers load banks spanning kVA to MVA power ratings, including AC, DC, RLC, RL, RC, and RCD types, with air-cooled, liquid-cooled, rack-mounted, portable, and containerized designs.
Beyond load banks, VILVA supplies EV charger testing and burn-in equipment, PV inverter and energy-storage inverter testing equipment, and UPS testing equipment, serving testing needs in the new energy, power electronics, and data center sectors.
To address varying testing requirements and production workflows, VILVA offers standard models and customized solutions. These help clients select equipment suited to their device specifications, testing conditions, and site environment.
Proprietary R&D and Strict Quality Control
VILVA holds more than 200 patents, with R&D staff accounting for about 50% of its workforce, and uses components from Siemens, Schneider Electric, and ABB to support product development and customized project implementation.
VILVA uses self-developed alloy power resistors as core components, which help mitigate red-hot and overheating issues during load bank operation and improve equipment stability and reliability. The equipment supports islanding protection, non-linear load simulation, and regenerative energy feedback, meeting diverse power testing needs while reducing testing energy consumption. For control and data management, it supports local touchscreen, mobile app, and host-computer remote control. It can connect to MES systems, making it easier to integrate into digital production lines and improving coordination between equipment management and production testing.
VILVA has obtained ISO quality management system certification, while its products are certified to CE, UL, and CQC standards, underscoring the company's commitment to product quality and manufacturing standards. For data center applications, VILVA offers testing solutions compliant with GB 50174, supports T3/T4 certification, and can provide CMA/CNAS test reports to meet project testing, verification, and compliance assessment requirements.
Reference Projects and International Client Recognition
VILVA has more than 16 years of experience in the industry and has served over 5,220 clients, with annual sales exceeding 10,000 units. The company has five subsidiaries, two representative offices, and a distributor network, and has established a 24-hour technical service system to ensure product delivery and customer support. VILVA has established partnerships with several Fortune Global 500 companies.
A critical power innovation laboratory project for a Fortune Global 500 company illustrates VILVA's customized testing capabilities. The project was designed for R&D and certification testing of megawatt-scale critical power and energy storage products, placing stringent requirements on high-power load simulation, compatibility across multiple test scenarios, and project implementation coordination.
To meet these requirements, VILVA supplied customized high-power load equipment, multi-mode load simulation solutions, and project implementation assistance. After the project was successfully completed and put into operation, the load systems delivered by VILVA contributed to the laboratory's R&D testing. The client sent VILVA a formal letter of appreciation for its product performance and project service, further strengthening the partnership between the two sides.
Global Distributor Recruitment and Partner Support
VILVA is actively expanding its global market presence and recruiting distributors with industry experience, local customer networks, and market development capabilities. It offers two distributorship models, city-level and national-level, to meet the business development needs of different markets.
Under its current distributor policy, city-level distributors receive a 20% discount on products and national-level distributors a 30% discount. Partners earn a 2% rebate after meeting agreed sales targets and, subject to the agreement, can earn an additional rebate of up to 5% for exceeding them. National-level distributors may also receive exclusive rights in their respective territories under the agreement.
To help distributors develop local markets, VILVA provides multilingual promotional materials, brand promotion support, and free product training, and provides national-level distributors with a dedicated technical team. It also offers remote technical guidance, product warranty coverage, and logistics assistance, and may help distributors maintain safety stock for selected fast-selling models on a case-by-case basis.
VILVA will continue to strengthen its distributor support program, helping partners grow their local business and enhance their market competitiveness. Together with its global distributors, the company aims to further expand the market coverage of its power testing equipment and related solutions and advance cooperation with customers in new energy and related industrial sectors. Specific distributor entitlements and cooperation terms are subject to the formal agreement.
About VILVA
Shenzhen VILVA Electronics Co., Ltd. (VILVA) is a power testing equipment and load bank manufacturer integrating R&D, manufacturing, and sales. Its main products include AC and DC load banks, RLC load banks, liquid-cooled load banks, and rack-mounted load banks, as well as EV charger testing and burn-in equipment, PV and energy-storage inverter testing equipment, and UPS testing equipment. The company provides standard and customized power testing solutions for clients worldwide. Guided by its vision to become a leader in automated testing and burn-in for new energy products, VILVA is continuing to expand its global distributor network and seek long-term partnerships with more overseas partners.
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VILVA Expands Global Distributor Network for Advanced Load Banks and Power Testing Equipment
