Sensor Series Pt. 8: Secure IoT Devices with an Alarming Retail Display Base

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Date: Mar 19 2025

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Awareness of IoT (Internet of Things) devices and smart home products is growing rapidly as they become essential parts of our daily lives, from connected speakers to security systems and wearables. Many consumers are already using IoT devices without realizing it. As these IoT devices and smart home products become more integrated into our lives, retailers face a new challenge: how to securely display and protect these devices while allowing customers to interact with them. It’s no longer enough to simply showcase the latest tech. Retailers need to ensure products are safe from theft, while giving customers the chance to explore, compare, and engage before making a purchase.

To address this need, InVue’s ZC1000 Zips IoT Display Base offers a solution. By securing IoT products in an accessible, interactive way, the ZC1000 helps retailers showcase a wide variety of devices while boosting customer confidence and creating opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.

What is Zips?

Zips is a versatile security platform designed to protect a wide range of electronics, including IoT devices, while keeping them accessible for customers. It’s ideal for items like smartphones, tablets, and connected devices. The system ensures products stay powered and secure, all while allowing customers to interact with them directly. With Zips, retailers can offer an engaging, hands-on experience while protecting high-value items from theft or tampering.

Promote an Ecosystem of Products with the ZC1000

The ZC1000 Zips IoT Display Base is a versatile, alarming base designed for smart home electronics and IoT devices. Its flat design accommodates a wide variety of products, making it easy for retailers to showcase a range of connected devices. This flexibility helps customers visualize how products work together seamlessly in an ecosystem.

Retailers know that displaying smart home devices and IoT products side-by-side boosts cross-selling. For example, it’s easier to sell John a Nest thermostat alongside his Nest video doorbell when he can see how both integrate within the same app. The ZC1000 allows retailers to display these products together, giving customers a hands-on experience of how they connect, making it clear how simple it is to control them from a single platform.

Take Andy as an example. He upgraded his home speaker to Google Home to control his thermostat by voice. Now, he wants to add a video doorbell to see when his daughter arrives home. Instead of buying different models online and hoping they’ll work together, Andy can visit the store and test the Nest video doorbell in person. He can see firsthand how it pairs with his thermostat and integrates with the Google Home app, making him more confident in his purchase decision.

Thanks to the ZC1000, retailers can now securely display these products in-store while still allowing customers to interact with them. This hands-on approach helps customers test features and see how devices fit into their connected ecosystems before making a purchase.

Key Benefits of Display Security for Smart Devices

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With its sensor passthrough feature, retailers can secure IoT products and smart home devices with minimal hassle—only a single cable connects to the Zips Alarm unit, reducing clutter and simplifying setup. The base is compatible with a range of sensors, including single plunger, dual plunger, USB-C, and flex tear sensors, allowing retailers to display a variety of products. Whether for tabletop or wall-mounted setups, the ZC1000 accommodates different IoT devices, giving retailers the flexibility to create tailored product displays that suit their store layouts and merchandising needs.

Key benefits for retailers:

Improved security – With the ZC1000, retailers can secure valuable IoT products with minimal hassle. The smart combination of sensor passthrough and flexible sensor options ensures that devices are fully protected without excessive wiring or setup.
Enhanced display flexibility – The ZC1000 allows retailers to create a tailored display for a variety of products, from small smart speakers to wall-mounted items like doorbells. Whether in-store or at a trade show, the ZC1000 adapts to the needs of the merchandise.
Simplified installation – The IoT base is easy to install and provides a clean, streamlined look, which enhances store aesthetics. By reducing clutter with fewer cables and simple mounting options, the ZC1000 creates a professional and secure environment for both retailers and customers.

Key benefits for customers:

Easy interaction – The ZC1000 ensures that customers can easily engage with IoT devices, such as smart doorbells or digital assistants, while they remain securely in place. The devices stay powered and accessible, providing a smooth shopping experience.
More product choices – With the versatility of the ZC1000, retailers can display a wide range of IoT devices, offering customers more options to browse and interact with cutting-edge technology.
A better shopping experience – With less visible clutter, simpler displays, and devices that are easy to handle, customers can more easily explore and try out products before making a purchase, ultimately leading to a more informed buying decision.

Get the Best in IoT Display Security with InVue

InVue offers the best bespoke security solutions for a wide range of IoT devices and smart home products, and the Zips platform is the ideal way to securely display and protect your connected products. With its flexibility and adaptability, the ZC1000 pairs seamlessly with other Zips sensors, like the Zips Display Case for small electronics, and the Zips Headphone Stand. These additional options allow for even more customization and tailored setups, helping retailers create the ideal display.

The ZC1000 provides the security, flexibility, and sleek presentation needed for today’s growing range of IoT devices. It ensures a seamless and interactive experience for both retailers and customers. Ready to enhance your retail displays? Contact us today to get started with your own Zips setup.

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