Author: Anne-Lise Marco

Artifeel secures €1.2 million in funding

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Artifeel, a French innovator in IoT and AI solutions for infrastructure protection and monitoring, has announced the completion of a €1.2 million funding round. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the startup, founded in 2021 by Alain Staron.

Disruptive innovation for smart and secure infrastructures

Since its inception, Artifeel has been designing and marketing alarm and monitoring systems in France and internationally, powered by unique embedded AI technologies.

These solutions enhance and simplify the management of protected premises and infrastructures thanks to their high adaptability to diverse and complex environments.

Alain Staron, Founder and CEO of Artifeel, states:

« Our goal is to propel Artifeel to the forefront of global infrastructure autonomy within five years. 

This funding will enable us to expand our production capabilities to meet the growing demand and strengthen our sales teams both in France and internationally.

In a dual context of increasing protection needs and resource constraints, the versatility, frugality, and universality of our technology open up development opportunities that we cannot afford to miss. »

Exceptional growth trajectory

Since 2021, Artifeel has demonstrated remarkable progress:

  • Revenue quadrupling annually.
  • Over 5,000 Check’In alarm systems sold.
  • A 2025 order book with several tens of thousands of units and 2026 prospects already identified in hundreds of thousands.
  • 11 awards for technological and entrepreneurial innovation.

Expanding International Presence

In just three years, Artifeel has established its brand in the security market both in France and internationally with:

  • A presence in 19 countries through a network of distributors and resellers.
  • A network of 23 partner monitoring centers connected to the Artifeel technology platform.
  • Continuous innovation with the launch of a new generation of its three innovative alarm systems in 2024: Check’In 2, Check’In Pro 2, and Check’In Infra 2 Plus.

This growth is supported by clients such as Orange, British Telecom, VPSitex, Webeye, Securitas Turkey, In’li, Unicil… Companies from various sectors have found in Artifeel’s technologies THE solution to previously unsolvable problems.

Strategic Fundraising to Support Growth

This operation brought together a pool of convinced investors around Artifeel’s teams, led by Graines de Boss in partnership with SideAngels, WeLike (our historical partner), and Alexandre Carré de Malberg.

Ivan de Pontevès, Managing Partner de GdB Capital :

« Artifeel perfectly illustrates the type of projects we support at Graines de Boss: disruptive innovation, a high-potential market, and a visionary team capable of turning complex challenges into concrete opportunities. This investment through our Club Deal is a key step to accelerate its growth and strengthen its technological leadership. We are proud to contribute to this success alongside SideAngels and support this startup that embodies the French entrepreneurial spirit.»

Julien Dubois, co-fonder of Welike Start-up, and historical partner of Artifeel adds: :

« Artifeel is an exception seen once every ten years! Triple-digit growth every year, exponential client potential and market opportunity, breakthrough product innovation and usage, a key exploitable technological asset, and a unique value proposition… It necessarily required an exceptional team to lead such a project. This team, driven by Alain Staron’s enthusiasm, dynamism, leadership, and determination convinced us to take an early risk during the seed phase and still convinces us today to participate in financing the development phase. »

Pour Alexandre Carré de Malberg : 

« Alain has surrounded himself with a solid team and partners which will enable Artifeel to effectively meet demand for multiple use cases while offering a highly competitive cost-effective solution that is technologically ahead of the competition. Artifeel is a fine French example of high-potential applied AI company. » 

Artifeel at the heart of the disruption of a high-potential market

Le marché mondial des systèmes de sécurité domestique, évalué à 56,17 milliards de dollars l’année dernière, devrait connaître un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) de 8,92% au cours des prochaines années. Parallèlement, celui de la protection des infrastructures critiques était évalué à 148,1 milliards de dollars en 2024 et devrait croître de 3,8% d’ici 2029.

Alors que la tonne de cuivre a atteint les 10 000 dollars cette année, les vols se multiplient à travers le monde sur ces infrastructures critiques pour récupérer ce métal devenu précieux. Ainsi, aux Etats-Unis, le coût du vol de câbles sur ces infrastructures en 2023, était estimé à 1,5 à 2 milliards de dollars.

Check’In Infra now enables network managers worldwide to effectively combat these thefts – one among many use cases our technology provides solutions for.

Des chiffres qui confortent la vision d’Artifeel et les perspectives de développement pour sa technologie d’IA unique et propriétaire.  

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About Artifeel

Artifeel is a startup specializing in designing intelligent security systems based on embedded AI technologies combined with IoT capabilities. Our all-in-one “Check-In” alarm systems stand out due to their fully autonomous AI operating without Wi-Fi or electrical connection offering reliable protection unmatched on the market even within most isolated areas.

Our teams, based in Lyon and in Paris, design, develop and commercialize these “Made-in-France” technologies aiming make professional residential infrastructures safer more autonomous regardless location environment.

Artifeel returns to CES in 2025 with Innovative product line

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PARIS, November 18, 2024 – Artifeel, the French startup pioneering security solutions based on embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), announces its participation in CES 2025 in Las Vegas from January 7-10, 2025.

Following its 2023 Innovation Award win in the Smart Home category, Artifeel returns this year to present an expanded product line designed to transform infrastructure security and monitoring.

The startup will exhibit at the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes pavilion in Eureka Park, having been selected among the region’s most innovative companies.

Artifeel at CES 2025: intelligent and autonomous security expertise serving all infrastructures

This participation aligns with Artifeel’s strategic international development, aiming to offer increasingly autonomous, connected, and frugal solutions. This year’s innovations demonstrate the company’s commitment to transforming infrastructure security through innovative, accessible technologies that address the growing need for more autonomous infrastructure management.

«CES has been an extraordinary springboard for Artifeel. Our 2023 success accelerated our development, enabling exponential growth since our inception. This essential tech innovation event allowed us to forge valuable international connections and develop our product range to meet the needs of both infrastructure operators seeking more efficient and simple protection and monitoring, and security professionals looking to enhance their offerings or optimize their processes. We’re thrilled to return and present our new developments that embody our vision of intelligent, effective, and accessible security and infrastructure monitoring through innovation», says Alain Staron, founder and CEO of Artifeel.

Products redefining infrastructure protection and monitoring

Artifeel will showcase its new generation of products, embodying its vision of autonomous and frugal security, for the first time in North America:

  • Check’In 2: The next generation of the intelligent Check’In alarm. Capable of detecting and alerting to intrusion attempts within 3 seconds and before break-in, it’s particularly effective in combating squatting, already favored by French social housing providers.
  • Check’In Pro 2: Benefiting from Check’In’s detection capabilities with added intelligent motion detection, Check’In Pro 2 meets the enhanced protection and flexibility needs of professional premises, especially those on ground and first floors.
  • Check’In Infra 2 Plus: A versatile and robust system designed for the specific constraints of technical, urban, and industrial infrastructures. Major players like Orange and British Telecom have chosen Check’In Infra technology to protect their telecom chambers against cable theft and vandalism, recurring problems also faced in North America.

All our solutions use Artifeel-developed AI to detect and prevent unauthorized events, enabling rapid authority intervention. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to test the effectiveness of the Check’In Infra 2 Plus solution live, demonstrating the power of Artifeel’s artificial intelligence in remote monitoring of complex installations. These products stand out for their ability to function in constrained environments without heavy network infrastructure or permanent power supply, addressing current challenges of optimized resource management and energy efficiency.

An invitation to discover the future of intelligent security

«Our presence at CES 2025 marks an important milestone in our development. We’re eager to show and share how our ‘Made In France’ technologies are already revolutionizing the security of urban infrastructures and housing, both in France and internationally», adds Alain Staron. 

Artifeel’s technological developments illustrate emerging trends in intelligent hardware, connected security, and the growing impact of frugal technologies in this sector. The young startup, already experiencing exponential growth in the European market, is approaching the American market with its expertise.

«Our solutions combine technological performance with respect for modern energy constraints. We firmly believe that the future of security, and more broadly of infrastructure monitoring, lies in autonomous, intelligent, and accessible systems. »,  Alain Staron concludes.

Key questions:

  • How does Artifeel balance technological innovation and energy efficiency in its solutions?
  • How to engage in an exponential growth strategy in times of budget constraints, investment reconsideration, and questions about French export growth?
  • In the current economic context, how does Artifeel envision its growth in France and Europe, and what are the levers to strengthen the competitiveness of French tech companies internationally?
  • How can embedded AI transform the urban and residential security landscape?

Alain Staron is available now if you wish to explore these topics further.

Visit us at CES 2025, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes pavilion in Eureka Park, to test these innovations shaping the future of intelligent security.

Press contact:

Anne-lise@artifeel.com or +33 670070472 or contact@artifeel.com 

 

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About Artifeel

Artifeel is a startup specializing in the conception & commercialisation of intelligent security and monitoring systems based on embedded AI and IoT technologies. Our all-in-one “Check-In” alarm and surveillance systems feature 100% autonomous built-in AI, operating without Wi-Fi or electrical wiring, offering reliable protection unmatched in the market, even in the most isolated areas. Our teams, based in Lyon and Paris, design, develop, and market these “Made in France” technologies, aiming to make infrastructures for professionals and individuals safer and more autonomous, regardless of their location or environment.

Artifeel at the ‘Connected Germany’ trade fair in Munich

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The Artifeel team will be present on November 5th and 6th at the 2024 edition of the Connected Germany trade fair, a major event for public and private connectivity stakeholders in Germany.

This is an opportunity for us to engage with both private and public players in the connectivity and telecommunications sector in Germany. We will be able to share our experiences in supporting operators such as Orange and British Telecom in their efforts to combat cable theft on their telecom networks.

This support is made possible thanks to our range of Check’In alarm and monitoring systems, including:

  • Check’In Infra : Designed for isolated premises and technical infrastructures, this robust device integrates our Check’In technology into a waterproof casing, enhanced with PIR technology and a light sensor, ready to intelligently detect and respond to various events. This product is ideal for protecting and monitoring a wide range of infrastructures related to the production and maintenance of network operators’ services, such as telecom chambers, gas delivery points, urban lighting equipment…
  • Check’In Pro : This advanced model of the original Check’In box incorporates PIR technology to better thwart break-in attempts, especially in vacant sites on the ground floor and first floor.
  • Bluetooth Identification Badge : This optional peripheral adds direct access control functionality and a secure mode to all Check’In boxes, allowing remote and real-time tracking of comings and goings on protected premises.

Join us on November 5th and 6th at the MOC in Munich, Start-up space (stand S1).

For any questions, contact us at:  contact@artifeel.com

White Paper on Embedded AI for France with Artifeel

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Artifeel participated in the white paper “Smart Products: A New Industrial Revolution,” produced by the association Hardware France and Rtone. This document explains and explores the promising future of embedded AI.

Available here : livre blanc « produits intelligents : une nouvelle révolution industrielle »

Embedded AI: A silent revolution

Although media buzz often focuses on generative AI, French actors in embedded AI continue to develop smart products that transform usage for both individuals and professionals. This white paper, designed by the association “Hardware France” and the studio Rtone, highlights concrete cases and answers the following questions:

  • What is embedded AI (Edge AI) compared to generative AI?
  • What are the strengths and concrete use cases of embedded AI?
  • What are its market perspectives and opportunities for France?

How to put France at the forefront of the embedded AI race

This white paper shares valuable insights into this expanding market, identifying key challenges and opportunities to achieve France’s ambitious goals in this field. It notably recalls that this market is expected to reach $140 billion globally by 2032.

France aims to become a world leader in this field, with “frugal and trustworthy” embedded AI aiming to capture 10 to 15% of the global market by 2025.

Concrete use cases in various sectors

Healthcare, energy, environment, industry, transport, agriculture, security… The document includes a wide range of concrete use cases led by companies in electronics, hardware, and software that, like Artifeel, are defining tomorrow’s embedded AI.

It is within this framework that Artifeel provides its feedback on protecting vacant homes and premises as well as infrastructures.

Thanks to Hardware France, Stephane Elkon and Guillaume Gourdin, as well as Rtone, for having associated us with this great initiative.

 

White paper available here : livre blanc « produits intelligents : une nouvelle révolution industrielle »

Check’In Infra 2 et Infra 2+ for technical infrastructures

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Designed to meet the specific constraints of all technical infrastructures, Check’In Infra 2 is the solution to effectively combat the surge in raw material theft from these essential structures for network managers and operators.

A unique protection and monitoring system to ensure network operators’ service continuity.

Energy, telecom, transport, waste: network management companies and operators face increasing thefts and vandalism affecting their technical infrastructures.

Often isolated, numerous, and unable to be secured traditionally due to their purpose and structure, these infrastructures are prime targets for thieves.

Such acts complicate the management, monitoring, and maintenance of these essential components for their production, distribution, or operational activities, resulting in:

  • Service discontinuities detrimental to clients and users, potentially causing dramatic consequences when they prevent access to emergency services.
  • An explosion in maintenance, repair, and security costs, impacting the final price of their often-essential services.

Somes key figures to illustrate :

  • “In 2023, more than 1000 kilometres of copper cable were stolen in France. That’s a round trip from Paris to Bordeaux,” stated Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange, representing a +50% increase compared to 2022.
  • SNCF reported that over 40,000 trains were affected by metal theft in 2022, resulting in losses exceeding 20 million euros.
  • In 2022 and 2023, metal thefts caused 84,390 minutes of delays for British trains, costing approximately 12.24 million pounds sterling. This phenomenon is unlikely to cease given the global increase in demand and the price of copper.

To provide a simple and effective solution to these operators, Artifeel’s teams developed the first generation of the Check’In Infra alarm and monitoring unit.

This technology, adopted by Orange to protect its infrastructures from January 2024, now evolves to protect even more infrastructures for longer with the launch of Check’In Infra 2 and 2+.

An Innovation serving all technical infrastructures, in France and internationally

The Check’In Infra alarm and monitoring systems are an evolution and adaptation of Check’In technology, specifically designed to address the constraints and challenges of technical installations.

These more robust devices integrate our Check’In technology in a waterproof casing, enriched with PIR technology and a light sensor, ready to intelligently detect and respond to various events. A technology created to:

  • Protect often isolated technical infrastructures 24/7, such as telecom technical rooms, gas delivery points, electrical cabinets, and railway technical infrastructures.
  • Notify in real-time of intrusion attempts, already helping actors like British Telecom and Orange combat cable theft, vandalism, or illegal occupation.
  • Adapt to any type of infrastructure thanks to their continuous learning function, allowing for monitoring deviations from the nominal behaviour of the infrastructure to anticipate maintenance and thus enhance structural security.

The alarm unit detects and analyses various events to provide precise information and notifications, hosted on our secure “AI As A Service” platform, accessible either directly in clients’ hypervision tools via API or on our Pro Dashboard.

A System enhanced by the hardware and software evolutions of the second generation of Check’In technology.

This new generation of the Check’In Infra system capitalises on the hardware and software evolutions of the second generation of Check’In technology:

  • Enhanced autonomy through hardware evolution: a complete redesign allowing autonomy to increase from 2 to 5 years, notably thanks to the high-intensity battery power system.
  • Faster notifications through the integration of “Power Saving Mode,” which accelerates modem communication.
  • Enhanced connection possibilities with:
    • Optimisation of the dual SIM functionality: complete connectivity redundancy ensuring uninterrupted communication, essential for remote or temporary sites.
    • Addition of an extra antenna in its Check’In Infra 2+ version for extended network coverage to protect the most complex and isolated locations.

Like all alarms in the Check’In range, Check’Infra 2 can be combined with a Check’In Bluetooth identification badge for more precise event and intervention tracking.

Check'In Infra 2 et Infra 2 plus

New Features Already Available from Artifeel Teams

Check’In Infra 2 and Infra 2+ are already available for sale, both in France and internationally, through the Artifeel partner network. Their deployment has begun in France and the UK with national infrastructure operators.

This deployment follows the market launch of the new generation of Check’In products: Check’In 2, Check’In Pro 2, and now Check’In Infra 2 and Infra 2 Plus.

Discover now how Check’In Infra 2 and Infra 2 Plus can quickly help you secure and continuously monitor your infrastructures to effectively combat theft and malicious acts. Contact us to arrange a demonstration or for more information!

 

About Artifeel

The French start-up Artifeel is committed to developing IoT products that can adapt to any context and go unnoticed! A specialist in Artificial Intelligence & IoT technologies, Artifeel created the all-in-one “Check-In” alarm and monitoring unit, the only unit on the market equipped with Artificial Intelligence, 100% autonomous and requiring neither Wi-Fi nor electricity.

Artifeel teams, located in Paris and Lyon, continuously develop and improve their “Made In France” technologies and products to meet the protection and monitoring needs of all professional and private premises and infrastructures, even the most isolated.

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Check’In Pro 2, our new smart alarm for professional premises

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This new smart alarm in the range enhances the detection features of the Check’In system by adding intelligent motion detection. Check’In Pro 2 meets the specific needs for enhanced protection and flexibility of professional premises.  

Enhancing Check’In’s intelligent detection capabilities to address the specific challenges of professional premises

The efficiency and great autonomy of Check’In technology have quickly attracted professionals seeking the solution to combat squatting and theft. The Check’In Pro 2 system was designed by Artifeel teams to provide a complementary solution for the following professional premises:

  • Single-story premises, located on the ground floor or first floor;
  • In particular, vacant properties protected by security professionals;
  • Spaces such as mobile homes or standalone modular buildings used for construction sites or temporary installations;
  • And always, isolated premises without Wi-Fi or electricity, with few openings or consisting of a main space.

« It was important for the Artifeel teams to provide a simple, effective, and suitable solution for these professional premises and living spaces, for which security represents a significant financial issue for professionals. A burglary in these structures often means an inability to operate or continue their activity (loss of stock, production means, public reception capacity, etc.) »

To achieve this, the teams combined the unique performance of our embedded artificial intelligence with motion detection technology for optimal intrusion detection. The system distinguishes movements due to legitimate use of the premises from movements related to unauthorized entry through an opening other than the main door.

A winning combination that allows:

  • Effective and flexible 24/7 protection of the premises, without complicating the management of legitimate comings and goings of professionals,
  • While reducing the number of false alerts, often induced by the use of motion detection technology.

An innovation thus enabling continuous and reliable protection of professional premises, minimizing activity interruptions due to intrusions.

An alarm boosted by hardware and software developments of the 2nd generation Check’In technology.  

This new generation of the Check’In Pro system incorporates all the hardware and software developments of the 2nd generation Check’In technology, unveiled on 24 May at Vivatech:

  • Enhanced autonomy thanks to hardware evolution.
  • A faster system due to the integration of the “power saving mode,” which also offers increased autonomy through optimized energy management.
  • Enhanced connection possibilities with the optimization of the dual SIM functionality, allowing total connectivity redundancy: an essential connectivity optimization to ensure uninterrupted communication with remote or temporary sites, regardless of their vicissitudes.

Like all Check’In and Check’In 2 alarms, Check’In Pro 2 can be paired with a Check’In Bluetooth identification badge.

New features already available from Artifeel teams

Check’In Pro 2 is already available for sale, both in France and internationally, through the Artifeel partner network. This deployment follows the market launch of Check’In 2, soon to be followed by the launch of Check’In Infra 2.

Discover now how Check’In Pro 2 can transform the security of professional premises. Contact us to arrange a demonstration or for any additional information!

 

Check’In Pro 2 alarm and monitoring box

About Artifeel

The French start-up Artifeel is committed to developing IoT products that can adapt to any context and be unobtrusive! A specialist in artificial intelligence and IoT technologies, Artifeel has created the all-in-one alarm and monitoring box “Check-In,” the only box on the market equipped with artificial intelligence, 100% autonomous and requiring neither Wi-Fi nor electricity.

The Artifeel teams, located in Paris and Lyon, continuously develop and improve their “Made In France” technologies and products to meet the protection and monitoring needs of all professional and private premises and infrastructures, even the most isolated.

Contact us

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Aditel Forum: Artifeel in Attendance!

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Thanks to its partner Sotel, Artifeel will participate in the Aditel Forum on 12th and 13th September in Marseille. This is a unique opportunity to engage with key players in banking security.

Artifeel is proud to participate alongside its partner Sotel in the 2024 edition of the Aditel forum.

A must-attend event for those involved in security within financial institutions and monitoring services, organised by the ADITEL association, the forum annually delves “deeply into a current topic closely aligned with the concerns of security managers” in the sector.

This year, the main theme is “Impacts of Organising Major Events on Private Security.” It provides Artifeel with the opportunity to share its initial experiences gained during the Paris 2024 Olympics.

These two days of meetings and exchanges will also allow us to discuss the specific security and surveillance challenges in the banking sector. Artifeel and Sotel are working together to offer increasingly efficient and innovative solutions for these challenges.

We warmly thank our partner Sotel for this invitation.

We are delighted to participate in this event and eager to contribute to discussions on the future of security in the banking sector.

 

 

Artifeel Awarded for innovation by Build Review

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Artifeel wins a Facilities Management award, recognizing the innovative nature of its Check’In systems dedicated to professionals.

Artifeel is proud to announce its victory at the 2024 Facilities Management Awards, presented by BUILD Magazine, in the category “Best Smart Security Technology Firm 2024.”

For the second consecutive year, the experts at Build Magazine have acknowledged the disruptive and innovative nature of our “Check’In” solutions. The development of our range of products, to address more professional needs, is recognized for its positive impact in the field of professional infrastructure security management.

Un prix qui récompense tout particulièrement notre engagement envers l’innovation technologique et la simplification des systèmes de sécurité.

The professional applications of the Check’In range recognized.

Our alarm and monitoring systems dedicated to professional needs stand out for their autonomy and effectiveness against intrusions and theft of raw materials.

Based on a unique embedded artificial intelligence technology, it significantly reduces false alarms, thus offering enhanced, autonomous, and simplified security for protected spaces.

This recognition demonstrates our ability to turn security sector challenges into opportunities by integrating sustainable and effective solutions.

Thanks to BUILD Magazine for this honor and remain determined to push the boundaries of innovation in security, monitoring, and infrastructure maintenance. Artifeel continues to inspire trust and security worldwide.

 

Artifeel at Connected Britain 2024

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The Artifeel team will participate at the 2024 edition of “Connected Britain”, to be held in London on 11 and 12 September.

Winner of the ‘Start-up of the Year’ award in 2023, Artifeel will once again be exhibiting at Connected Britain, the UK’s leading exhibition for public and private sector connectivity players, to be held in London on 11 and 12 September.

A great opportunity to share feedback from our network operator customers and to introduce visitors to the latest additions to our Check’In range, specially designed to meet the specific needs of these professionals :

  • Check’In Infra : Designed for isolated premises and technical infrastructures, this robust device incorporates our Check’In technology in a waterproof casing, enhanced with PIR technology and a light sensor, ready to detect and respond intelligently to a variety of events. This product is ideally suited to protecting and monitoring a wide variety of infrastructures linked to the production and maintenance of network operator services, such as telecoms vaults, gas delivery points, urban lighting equipment, etc.
  • Check’In Pro: this advanced model of the original Check’In alarm box, incorporates PIR technology to better prevent attempted break-ins, particularly on vacant ground and ground floor sites.
  • Bluetooth identification badge Bluetooth : This optional accessory adds  identification control functionality and a secure mode to all Check’In alarm system.

Join us on 11 and 12 September (stand S37).

If you have any questions, contact us at : contact@artifeel.com

Combating Squatting in Vacant Premises: The Check’In Solution

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Vacant premises are a recurring issue in urban areas, often leading to squatting, which can result in significant financial losses and security risks for property owners. The lack of effective monitoring and surveillance systems makes it challenging to detect and prevent such incidents. This is where Check’In, a cutting-edge alarm system with embedded AI, comes into play.

The Problem: Squatting in Vacant Premises

Risks of illegal occupation

Check'In protége les logements vacants

According to the Guardian French national statistics, 8.2% of homes in France were vacant in 2023,a figure that has risen by 60% in 30 years.

This vacancy makes these properties particularly vulnerable to the risk of illegal occupation.

This risk is not confined to flats, but also extends to cellars, garages, car parks and building services rooms.

All the common and private areas of flat blocks and condominiums are vulnerable to squatting, which is detrimental to owners, landlords and other residents.

The financial and reputational impact for landlords

First and foremost, squatting represents a risk and a financial cost for the owner or landlord. If there is no legal re-letting, there is no income or rent.

This loss of income is not the only financial impact to be taken into account. Whether it’s a temporary intrusion resulting in damage or a prolonged illegal occupation, this situation will inevitably give rise to :

  • restoration costs ;
  • potential legal costs.

This impact goes beyond the direct financial aspect and also affects :

  • the reputation of the property concerned.
  • Landlords’ obligations relating to the security and tranquillity of accommodation.

Limits of traditional alarm systems

Although landlords have an obligation to guarantee the safety and tranquillity of their residences, they must also make reasonable use of the financial investment and time of their teams to secure the premises.

However, in the specific case of vacant homes that need to be protected pending re-letting, this “cost” versus “benefit” balance is complex, and the technical solutions available on the market do not necessarily meet the specific requirements of the situation.

Because vacant premises often mean :

  • Temporary security that needs to be put in place, but also quickly uninstalled.
  • A home in which service providers and technicians must be able to intervene at any time.
  • Access to electricity and Wi-Fi is often limited.

These specific features mean that traditional break-in alarms are sometimes too complex and costly to install in relation to the risks and benefits involved.

Check’In: An innovative and effective anti-intrusion solution

Check’In is the only 100% autonomous break-in alarm on the market, operating without Wi-Fi, electricity or manual activation or deactivation. Thanks to its patented on-board AI technology, integrated into an all-in-one alarm box, the system makes it possible to :

  • Detect before a break-in: Its unique embedded AI detects, analyses and distinguishes between “normal” events, such as a technician opening the door, and attempted break-ins in the first few seconds. This unique technology autonomously activates the alarm before an intrusion occurs, and reduces false alarms by a factor of 10.
  • Alert in the event of an intrusion: In the event of an intrusion, the system notifies any person identified in your alert scheme (manager, remote supervisors operators, police, etc.) at the same time as the alarm is triggered, enabling you to act quickly in the event of illegal occupation.

Its ease of installation means that 20 times more alarms can be deployed in a single day than with a conventional system.

More than just a break-in alarm, the Check’In system is also a unique solution for centralised monitoring of vacant premises.

Dasboard Pro Check'In pour un suivi centralisé et simplifié des locaux vacants

The system also enables lessors to monitor openings across the entire fleet in real time. This information is hosted in the secure Artifeel cloud, and accessible via our hypervision tools, the Dashboard pro and the User and Pro Check’In apps.

Unicil case study

Unicil, a social housing company with a long history in the South of France and a subsidiary of the Action Logement Group, provides housing solutions for employees and the most vulnerable, and manages over 30,000 homes.

Unicil’s teams are working to create a new supply of housing that meets the needs of the region, both in terms of new construction and the acquisition and improvement of buildings in need of renovation. In order to eliminate substandard housing and carry out major renovation work, we need to put in place effective anti-squatting solutions.

At Unicil, these initiatives are managed by strong>Sébastien Garcia, Head of the Residential Safety and Tranquillity Division, who reports to the Department of Relations with Residents and Territories.

« We are regularly faced with squatting attempts and the systems traditionally deployed were not entirely satisfactory. They are quite onerous to implement, both in human and financial terms.

We were therefore looking for a solution that was both effective and more agile and simple, to meet the challenges of combating squatting, which led us to deploy Check’In alarm systems on some of our vacant premises. »

The stick & play installation of the Check’In system, with no need for wifi or electrical connections, meets Unicil’s need for flexibility and simplicity.

This simplicity is enhanced by the fact that no activation code is required. Designed to reduce the number of operations required to the bare essentials, the system operates continuously once installed, detecting and analysing every event to distinguish between attempted intrusions and normal events, and acting autonomously accordingly.

« We have already seen how effective the solution is, with an initial intrusion attempt thwarted this last 1st of May !

Following notification of this event, our agent visited the site to confirm the information provided via our mobile application and our fleet tracking dashboard. 

Screwdriver blows were made to the lock, attesting to the attempted break-in, but the door was not forced, as our monitoring of events indicated.

Check’In was therefore able to detect and act on our warning system, without us having to intervene, to prevent any squatting.»

Sébastien Garcia, Head of the Residential Safety and Tranquillity Unit, attached to the Department of Relations with Residents and Territories
 
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