Chirp-Zone allows you to create tailored security zones to protect specific products, displays, or areas within your store. Self-alarming product tags trigger an alert if they move beyond the defined zone.
Security Challenges? Chirp-Zone Has You Covered.
How it Works: The Key Components
Chirp-Zone Hub:
The heart of the Chirp-Zone system, the Hub creates the invisible zones that protect your merchandise.
- Customisable Zones: Define the size and shape of your protected areas, from small product displays to large open spaces.
- Perfect for High-Value Items: Ideal for tracking high-value products - know exactly when an item is moved with self-arming product tags.
- Innovative Solutions for Unique Security Challenges: Think outside the box with a system designed to tackle your specific security needs, no matter how unique.
ITS Box: The Intelligent Core
The "brain" of the Chirp-Zone system, the ITS Box connects everything together and provides smart control.
- Central Alarm Processing: Listens for tag alarms and triggers appropriate responses.
- CCTV Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing CCTV system for enhanced surveillance.
- Customisable Actions: Configure the ITS Box to trigger internal alarms, external alarms, cameras, or other security measures.
Chirp-Zone Tags:
Attached to your merchandise, the Tag interacts with the Hub to ensure products stay within the designated zones.
- Zone-Based Alarm: Triggers a loud, localised alarm if a tagged item leaves the defined zone.
- Tamper-Resistant: Designed to alarm if tampered with or removed.
- Variety of Tag Types: Choose the perfect tag to suit your merchandise, from apparel to electronics.
Deactivation:
Streamline the checkout process with our advanced, signal-based deactivation.
- Fast Deactivation: Quickly and efficiently disables tags at the point of sale.
- Non-Magnetic: No bulky magnets required, saving counter space and simplifying operation.
- Reliable Performance: Ensures consistent and dependable deactivation every time.
- Remote Deactivation: Easily deactivate tags on the shop floor and at Self Checkouts (SCOs) using the optional Remote Control deactivator.
Traditional EAS antennas aren’t effective in open spaces without a fixed perimeter. Chirp-Zone solves this by confining high-risk items to a designated area. Customers can freely pick up and inspect products, but an alarm will sound if they move beyond the set boundary.
In the past, age-restricted or high-value items were often tethered to displays for protection. While effective, this approach limited the customer experience and made it difficult to hold, try on, or test products. Chirp-Zone eliminates the need for cables, allowing shoppers to freely interact with items. If a tagged product leaves the designated area, the tag will sound an alarm.
This revolutionary zonal-based security is quick to set up, making it perfect for temporary installations like exhibitions, trade shows, pop-up shops, and other events - something traditional security solutions simply can't offer.
How it works:
Chirp-Zone simplifies security with a smart, streamlined process that protects your merchandise and enhances your store's environment. From tagging to checkout, here's how it works:
Strategically place Chirp-Zone Hubs to create the boundaries of your protected zones. The range of each Hub is adjustable, allowing you to customise the size and shape of your zones to fit your specific needs. You can create a small zone around a high-value display or a larger zone encompassing an entire section of your store.
Attach a Chirp-Zone tag to each item you want to protect. We offer a range of tag types designed for various products, from clothing and accessories to electronics and hardware. The tags are tamper-resistant, meaning they'll also trigger an alarm if someone tries to remove or disable them.
As long as tagged items remain within the designated zones, the system remains silent. Customers can freely browse and interact with the merchandise.
If a tagged item crosses the zone boundary, the tag emits a loud, localised alarm, instantly alerting your staff to the potential theft. The alarm acts as a strong deterrent and helps pinpoint the location of the incident.
With Chirp-Zone, the Hub maintains constant contact with each tag. If someone tries to smother a tag or place it in a foil-lined bag to block the signal, an alarm will sound immediately.
The ITS Box, the intelligent core of the Chirp-Edge 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.
Triggering an external alarm to deter further action.
Notifying your security team via a connected system.
If a tagged item that has triggered an alarm is returned to the zone, the alarm will cease. This helps minimise disruption and allows for quick resolution of accidental alarms.
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.
Strategically place Chirp-Zone Hubs to create the boundaries of your protected zones. The range of each Hub is adjustable, allowing you to customise the size and shape of your zones to fit your specific needs. You can create a small zone around a high-value display or a larger zone encompassing an entire section of your store.
Attach a Chirp-Zone tag to each item you want to protect. We offer a range of tag types designed for various products, from clothing and accessories to electronics and hardware. The tags are tamper-resistant, meaning they'll also trigger an alarm if someone tries to remove or disable them.
As long as tagged items remain within the designated zones, the system remains silent. Customers can freely browse and interact with the merchandise.
If a tagged item crosses the zone boundary, the tag emits a loud, localised alarm, instantly alerting your staff to the potential theft. The alarm acts as a strong deterrent and helps pinpoint the location of the incident.
With Chirp-Zone, the Hub maintains constant contact with each tag. If someone tries to smother a tag or place it in a foil-lined bag to block the signal, an alarm will sound immediately.
The ITS Box, the intelligent core of the Chirp-Edge 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.
Triggering an external alarm to deter further action.
Notifying your security team via a connected system.
If a tagged item that has triggered an alarm is returned to the zone, the alarm will cease. This helps minimise disruption and allows for quick resolution of accidental alarms.
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.
Understanding your Return on Investment (ROI)
Imagine this: Your store currently loses around £1000 worth of merchandise to theft each month. That's a significant hit to your bottom line. But what if you could cut that loss in half?
With Chirp-Protect, that's a real possibility. Our system helps deter theft and reduce shrinkage, potentially saving you hundreds of pounds each month. After just four months, the Chirp-Zone system effectively pays for itself. From then on, you're enjoying pure savings and increased profits.
Want to see how much you could save with Chirp?
For illustration purposes, costs are based on a small store of up to 2,500 square feet. Theft levels and total system costs may vary, as each store is quoted based on its exact requirements.
Let's look at a quick example:
Current Shrinkage:
£1000 per month
Potential Savings with Chirp:
£500 per month (50% reduction)
Cost of Chirp-Zone System:
£2000
Payback Period:
Just 4 months!
With Chirp-Zone, that's a real possibility. Our system helps deter theft and reduce shrinkage, potentially saving you hundreds of pounds each month.
Understanding your Return on Investment (ROI)
Imagine this: Your store currently loses around £1000 worth of merchandise to theft each month. That's a significant hit to your bottom line. But what if you could cut that loss in half?
With Chirp-Protect, that's a real possibility. Our system helps deter theft and reduce shrinkage, potentially saving you hundreds of pounds each month. After just four months, the Chirp-Zone system effectively pays for itself. From then on, you're enjoying pure savings and increased profits.
Want to see how much you could save with Chirp?
For illustration purposes, costs are based on a small store of up to 2,500 square feet. Theft levels and total system costs may vary, as each store is quoted based on its exact requirements.
Let's look at a quick example:
Current Shrinkage:
£1000 per month
Potential Savings with Chirp:
£500 per month (50% reduction)
Cost of Chirp-Zone System:
£2000
Payback Period:
Just 4 months!
With Chirp-Zone, that's a real possibility. Our system helps deter theft and reduce shrinkage, potentially saving you hundreds of pounds each month.
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand you may have questions about Chirp security systems. 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 AdviceChirp-Edge is designed for perimeter protection, typically placed near exits to create a virtual boundary that triggers an alarm when tagged items cross it. Chirp-Zone is more flexible and can be used to protect specific areas or high-theft zones within the store. Both systems work seamlessly together to offer comprehensive coverage.
Chirp-Protect goes beyond traditional EAS by using tamper-proof tags that sound an alarm if removed without authorisation, a discreet hub that blends into your store environment, and the ability to sync with other security systems like CCTV and headsets. It provides complete protection while being simple to install and use, offering a smarter, more integrated approach to retail security.
The ITS Box connects to a wide range of systems to amplify the security response, including CCTV, audio outputs, and communication devices like headsets. This makes it easy to integrate Chirp-Protect with your existing security setup for a comprehensive approach to theft prevention.
The cost of a Chirp-Protect system varies based on your specific requirements. We carry out a Scoping Call to understand your pain points and identify the right combination of components and tags. This way, we can provide a tailored quote that meets your needs without unnecessary extras.
Chirp-Protect is designed to be simple to install, requiring just a standard 3-pin plug socket near the hub’s location. You don’t need Wi-Fi access, as it operates on RF technology. For those who prefer, we also offer a professional installation service to get you up and running quickly.
No, there are no maintenance or ongoing charges. The tags have a battery life of 3-5 years, and the Wrap Tag and Bottle Tag come with replaceable batteries. Every Chirp-Protect system is covered by a 1-year warranty and includes unlimited telephone and email support.
Yes, our tags are designed to be reusable. Simply deactivate them using the supplied deactivator or remote resetter, and they’re ready to be used again on another item.
We offer a Scoping Call to discuss your specific requirements and identify the components and tag quantities needed to provide optimal coverage. This ensures you only invest in the equipment that’s right for your store.
Where Chirp-Zone Shines
Chirp-Zone offers a hugely versatile security solution, adaptable to a variety of retail environments and needs. It's particularly well-suited for the following use cases:
Where Chirp-Zone Shines
Chirp-Zone offers a hugely versatile security solution, adaptable to a variety of retail environments and needs. It's particularly well-suited for the following use cases:
Stores within a store
Concession stores are becoming increasingly popular - an area within a larger building. Typically these retail spaces are open and don’t have physical walls. This makes installing conventional EAS problematic. Instead, Chirp-zone ensures that products are kept within the concession area.
Restricting products to a set area
Age-restricted or high-value items are often tethered to displays for protection. While effective, this approach limits the customer experience and makes it difficult to hold, try on, or test products. Chirp-Zone eliminates the need for cables, allowing shoppers to freely interact with items.
Trade Shows
theseTlarge, bustling halls have multiple booths with lots of high-value equipment - and not many effective ways of keeping this equipment safe. Using Chirp-zone, exhibitors can Tag items such as demo products and even IT equipment and be notified if anyone tries to remove them from the exhibition stand.
Pop-up store / Outdoor kiosk
A temporary store - or one sited outdoors - has challenges for protecting against theft. Chirp-zone can ensure all products are kept close to the retailer and not taken too far away.
Ready to Streamline Your Security?
Chirp-Zone simplifies perimeter security with a smart, streamlined process that protects your merchandise and enhances your store's environment. From tagging to checkout, here's how it works:
Success Stories & Expert Advice
See Chirp-Protect in Action: Real-World Results and Success Stories
View allExplore our blog and case studies to see how Chirp-Protect is making a difference for retailers across the UK. Learn how our systems have helped businesses overcome security challenges, improve staff morale, and protect their bottom line.
Success Stories & Expert Advice
See Chirp-Protect in Action: Real-World Results and Success Stories
View allExplore our blog and case studies to see how Chirp-Protect is making a difference for retailers across the UK. Learn how our systems have helped businesses overcome security challenges, improve staff morale, and protect their bottom line.
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