Protection where it matters - next generation security tagging for your high risk products
Chirp Protect now works with both RF and AM EAS systems, so you can layer your security tagging strategy and use the right tag to reduce shrinkage.
How Chirp Protect AM and RF Compatible Tags offer a Different Level of Security
What Makes Chirp Protect Tags Unique
Chirp Protect tags have built in loud alarms, with the benefits of:
- Product Tampering: Get an early warning in real time that theft is in progress.
- Protect Staff: Our tags can act as the voice for your staff, avoiding the risk of confrontation.
- Post Exit Alarms: Not only will our tags trigger your existing EAS alarm, but will also sound their own alarm upto 1m before they reach the gate, they continue to sound avoiding the risk of wrongful accusation.
Tagging Strategy: Smarter Tagging Where it Matters
Thieves know how to get around existing EAS tags although these are still an effective deterrent tool. Certain lines however are targeted more than others and affect the bottom line, now you can use a better and smarter tag on these risky lines.
- Avoid having to lock items away that impacts sales and resources
- Avoid tethering items that impact sales.
- Avoid empty boxes which is a drain on resources and puts people off for the extra time it takes.
The ITS Box
The ITS Box, the intelligent core of the Chirp Protect system, instantly detects the alarm triggered by the tag. The ITS Box is more than just an alarm receiver - it's a smart control unit. You can configure it to trigger a variety of responses, including:
- Activating your existing CCTV system to record the event.
- Sounding an internal alarm to alert staff.
- Notifying your security team via a connected system.
Seamless Deactivation at Checkout:
When a customer makes a purchase, the tag needs to be deactivated. This is done quickly and easily at the point of sale using the Chirp Protect Deactivator. Our advanced, signal-based deactivation method is not magnetic, so there are no bulky magnets to deal with. Simply pass the tagged item near the Deactivator, and the tag is instantly and reliably deactivated, ensuring a smooth and efficient checkout experience for your customers.
The Tags
Every Chirp Protect tag is tamper-proof, triggers an instant alarm at the first sign of interference, and can integrate with headsets and CCTV to deliver a complete, real-time security solution for your store.
Wrap Tag
Retractable cable wraps around boxed or irregularly shaped items
- The tag will alarm if any part of the cable is tampered with
- Can not be removed with magnets for additional security
Lanyard Tag
Cable based solution to wrap around fixed points such as handles
- Tag will alarm if the cable is cut or removed from the product
- Can not be removed with magnets for additional security
Bottle Tag
Locks securely around the neck of high-value bottles
- Binding cables tighten securely preventing the tag from being removed
- Can not be removed with magnets for additional security
Surface Tag
Adhesive backed tag for flat packaged surfaces
- Built-in pressure switch triggers an alarm if the tag is forcibly removed from the product
- Can not be removed with magnets for additional security
Connectivity: The power of detecting early and intelligently
Thieves often discard tags in blind spots such as changing rooms, toilets and quiet corners of the store. By placing ITS Boxes in these areas, Chirp Protect can trigger instant alerts to:
• Staff headsets and radios, providing the exact location and a personalised message
• CCTV, time-stamping the incident to make crime reporting faster and easier
• On-site security guards
Retail Security Challenges
Traditional tagging isn't always effective...
Empty Shelves and Display-Only Packaging
To reduce theft, many retailers limit stock on the shop floor or rely on empty boxes for high-risk products. While this lowers shrinkage, it also hurts sales by removing the ability for customers to see and buy the real item. Chirp Protect allows retailers to confidently display genuine products in normal quantities without increasing risk.
Tethered Products That Restrict Browsing
Physical tethers prevent theft but also prevent customers from freely handling products. One of the UK’s largest bicycle retailers removed tethers after installing Chirp Protect, allowing customers to sit on and inspect bikes properly. The result was a better customer experience and an increase in sales, without sacrificing security.
Locked Cabinets That Slow Down Sales
Locking alcohol and other high-theft items behind cabinets reduces shoplifting but creates delays and missed purchases. Customers often walk away rather than wait for staff assistance. Chirp Protect keeps products accessible on the shelf while still triggering an alarm if a theft is attempted.
Blind Spots That Enable Theft
Quiet areas and blind spots make theft easier to carry out unnoticed. Chirp Protect’s ITS Boxes can be placed in these areas to amplify alarms and trigger instant alerts. These can sync with staff headsets and CCTV, enabling a fast and coordinated response.
Read our Blog Post
Strategic Tagging: Why Smarter Security Beats More Security
Smarter, targeted tagging with Chirp Protect helps retailers reduce theft, protect staff, and keep high-value products accessible, without relying on restrictive security measures.
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand you may have questions about our RF and AM compatible tags. Here are some of the most common inquiries we receive. If you don't find the answer you're looking for, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Get Expert AdviceThey are tamper-proof product tags that work with your existing AM or RF EAS antennas, while also connecting to the Chirp Protect system for intelligent alerts, CCTV integration and staff notifications.
Yes. Each of our four tag types is available in AM or RF, making them compatible with standard EAS antennas already installed in larger retail environments.
Traditional EAS tags can often be removed or bypassed using magnets. Chirp Protect tags are tamper-proof and trigger alarms at product level if interfered with, while also communicating with CCTV and staff systems.
Most retailers use them selectively on smaller volumes of high-value or high-risk products, while continuing to use conventional EAS tags on high-turnover items. This creates a more intelligent layered tagging strategy.
Yes. When used with the Chirp Protect system, tag alarms can be time-stamped on CCTV and alerts can be sent to staff headsets, radios or security teams in real time.
Yes. If a tag is tampered with or forcibly removed, it triggers an immediate product-level alarm, even if the item has not reached the exit.
No. Chirp Protect AM and RF tags are designed to work alongside your current EAS setup, enhancing it rather than replacing it.
Yes. All four tag types are available in both AM and RF variants, allowing you to match the right tag to the right product and EAS infrastructure.
Yes. It is particularly effective for larger retailers who already have EAS in place and want to upgrade their protection on problem lines without changing their entire security system.
No problem. We can quote to install a standalone Chirp Edge or Chirp Zone system, depending on your store layout, risk areas and how you want to protect your products.
