LiftBoy®
Barrier-free lift operation via smartphone

Contactless. Hygienic. Accessible to all.

SMART ELEVATOR


With LiftBoy®, you can control elevators hygienically and intuitively via an app—particularly helpful for people with mobility or visual impairments. Can be retrofitted to almost any elevator.
 

Who is LiftBoy relevant for?


LiftBoy is aimed at:

  • Elevator manufacturers and modernizers looking for retrofittable, control-independent systems
  • Building operators & property managers who want to increase comfort and accessibility
  • Representatives of public authorities who need to implement legal accessibility requirements
  • Disability associations & interest groups looking for concrete solutions for greater participation


What is LiftBoy?


LiftBoy is a system for barrier-free and contactless elevator operation via smartphone. It consists of:

  • a user-friendly app, optimized for screen readers, voice control, and smartwatches
  • and Bluetooth modules (LiftBoy GIM) that are connected directly to the buttons in the elevator—without interfering with the elevator control system

This allows the elevator to be conveniently operated via the app—without physical buttons and without an internet connection.


COP equipped with LiftBoy


Benefits for your target audience


For operators & building owners:

  • Compliance with legal requirements (accessibility, EU directives)
  • Upgrading of existing properties
  • Low retrofitting costs, high impact

For elevator manufacturers & technicians:

  • Control-independent retrofitting
  • No change to elevator behavior
  • Modular scalability (GIM BASE + ADD)
  • Commissioning without special knowledge

For users and interest groups:

  • Operation via VoiceOver, screen reader, symbols
  • Doors open time extension settable
  • Particularly helpful for blind, visually impaired, and mobility-impaired persons

LiftBoy® in action – practical examples


Wiener Linien:
Gradually equipping all elevators with LiftBoy. 
The city of Vienna received the EU's Access City Award in 2025 for this initiative.


The city of Vienna is the winner of the Access City Award 2025. One of the building blocks of its success is LiftBoy.


“I don't need any more help – the elevator arrives as soon as I approach it.”
 – User with visual impairment, Vienna
 

ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways):
Using LiftBoy at more and more stations – an important step toward barrier-free mobility in public spaces.
 

LiftBoy in the press

Technical details at a glance

 

  • Communication via Bluetooth Low Energy (no Wi-Fi required)
  • Parallel connection to existing buttons (e.g., on the COP or LOP)
  • Scalability:
    - GIM BASE module for up to 2 buttons 
    - GIM ADD modules for 8 additional buttons each
  • Power supply: 9–30 V DC
  • Compatibility: iOS, Android, Huawei / incl. smartwatch connectivity
  • Data transmission: encrypted, local – no cloud required

 


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LiftBoy hardware (GIM BASE and GIM ADD)


Easy retrofitting – even for existing systems

 

  • No changes to the elevator control system required
  • Retrofit kits (for 2–8 floors) can be ordered directly from the online store: shop4lifts.com
  • Technical support & documentation available

 

LiftBoy ® topology
 

1. LiftBoy® GIM BASE module for a maximum of 2 buttons (component is always required as a base)

2. LiftBoy® GIM ADD module for expanding the base with 8 additional buttons

3. Bluetooth antenna with 50 mm [1.966″] connection cable (antenna with 300 mm [11.811″] available as an option)

4. Supply voltage: 9–30 V DC

5. Connection to additional LiftBoy® GIM ADD modules (+8 buttons per module)

6. Wireless connection via Bluetooth Low Energy. No internet connection required. Frequency range: 2.402–2.480 MHz, range: ≤ 10 m [≤ 32.8 ft] (user device with LiftBoy® user app required)


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LiftBoy improves building accessibility

 

Whether public, commercial, or private, LiftBoy improves accessibility and everyday life for millions of people. Accessibility is not a special request—it is standard.

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Your Inquiry


The LiftBoy® is flexible and can be used in many environments. To make the inquiry and ordering process as smooth as possible for you, this wizard guides you step by step through all the points required for an order inquiry and for the subsequent configuration of the LiftBoy®.