Escape Room Hardware Integration

Escape room hardware integration is what lets one platform control your locks, lights, sensors, and props. ARC is built to integrate with the hardware you already use—Shelly, Z-Wave, Zigbee, MQTT, DMX, and more—so you don't have to replace your whole setup.

Shelly Wi‑Fi devices are widely used in escape rooms; ARC has native support so you can add relays, sensors, and dimmers without extra gateways. For broader smart-home and pro lighting, Z-Wave and Zigbee are supported, along with DMX for professional lighting control. MQTT connects custom and third-party devices to a single bus.

Custom hardware is part of the picture. ARC offers official libraries and examples for Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi, so you can integrate proprietary props, RFID readers, and custom controllers. A Node-RED integration lets you wire MQTT, HTTP, and serial into your logic flows.

Escape room hardware integration in ARC is designed for reliability. Local control means minimal latency and no dependency on the cloud for device commands. You can run one room or many from the same ARC instance, with all hardware visible and controllable from one interface.

See how ARC connects to your hardware: ARC overview, escape room software, and automation.