TELENOT
TELENOT is a German, family-owned manufacturer of VdS-certified electronic security systems, offering intrusion detection, fire alarm, access control, and building automation through an integrated proprietary hardware and software stack. It serves commercial, retail, critical-infrastructure, and residential customers across the DACH region and beyond, distributed exclusively through approximately 500 certified specialist installer partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersAalen, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TELENOT does
TELENOT ELECTRONIC GMBH is a privately held German manufacturer of electronic security systems headquartered in Aalen, Germany, and family-owned by the Wunderle family. The company designs and produces a fully integrated hardware and software security stack spanning intrusion detection (hiplex 8400H, complex series, compact easy), fire alarm systems (hifire 4400 and 4100 XS), access control (hilock 5000 ZK, cryplock RFID readers, mechatronic locking elements), certified alarm transmission equipment (hiline1, comXline), and intelligent building automation (TEKKO), all managed via proprietary software (compasZ 5500, hipas) and the hiXserver digital platform. EBLCloud adds norm-compliant remote monitoring for fire systems. All products carry VdS certification and meet German/European standards including DIN EN 50710, with the portfolio designed to support compliance with KRITIS-DachG, NIS2, and CER Directive requirements.
TELENOT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TELENOT
- Legal name
- TELENOT ELECTRONIC GMBH
- Website
- https://telenot.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- TELENOT is a German, family-owned manufacturer of VdS-certified electronic security systems, offering intrusion detection, fire alarm, access control, and building automation through an integrated proprietary hardware and software stack. It serves commercial, retail, critical-infrastructure, and residential customers across the DACH region and beyond, distributed exclusively through approximately 500 certified specialist installer partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TELENOT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electronic Security Systems
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG), Smart Lock Installation, Retrofit & Door Hardware Services (HSAHAEAB), Sensor & Peripheral Installation/Replacement (Door/Window, Motion, Glass Break) (HSAHABAD)
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Where TELENOT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Aalen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
TELENOT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware/System Sales: Sale of electronic security systems including intrusion detection panels, fire alarm systems, access control devices, sensors, detectors, and associated peripheral equipment. Products sold through authorized specialist installer network.
- Software Licenses: Management software licenses (compasZ 5500) with various license types including function licenses, system licenses (CDM variants), and extension licenses for customized projects. Licenses can be activated online or offline.
- Professional Services: Planning services for architects, planners, and construction companies; training programs for specialist installers; technical support and consultation services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Products sold through authorized partner network - no direct consumer pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels9 records
TELENOT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TELENOT manufactures and sells electronic security technology systems encompassing intrusion detection control panels (hiplex 8400H series), fire alarm systems (hifire series), access control units (hilock, cryplock, mechatronic locking), transmission technology (hiline1, comXline), and intelligent building automation (TEKKO). The portfolio is delivered with proprietary management software (compasZ 5500, hipas, hiXserver) and is sold exclusively through approximately 500 certified specialist installer partners (Autorisierte TELENOT-Stützpunkte) across the DACH region and selected European countries.
Product overview
TELENOT is a single-source provider of electronic security technology offering integrated solutions across intrusion detection, fire protection, and access control. The portfolio centers on the hiplex 8400H alarm control panel (successor to the complex series) and the TEKKO intelligent building platform, supported by hifire fire alarm systems, hilock access control units with compasZ management software, and cryplock/mechatronic locking element access readers. The ecosystem includes hiXserver digital platform for remote management, hiscan commissioning apps, EBLCloud for fire system monitoring, and various transmission devices (hiline1, comXline). Products operate as an integrated system rather than standalone offerings, with software platforms (compasZ, hipas) enabling configuration and management across the entire security infrastructure.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TEKKO: Intelligent building control system - enables integration from intrusion detection control panel to intelligent building management
- EBLCloud
- hiplex
- hifire
- hilock
- cryplock
- compasZ
- compasX
- hipas
- BuildSec
- hiscan
- DoorSec
- hiXserver
- 4sec
Products and services
- hiplex 8400H Intrusion Alarm Control Panel Flagship central alarm control panel for intrusion detection systems. Modular architecture with incremental feature packages (F11-F16), cloud connectivity, and integration capabilities for commercial and residential security.
- TEKKO Building Controller Platform Intelligent building controller platform enabling transition from intrusion detection panels to integrated building management. Unifies security, access control, and automation functions into a single building intelligence system.
- hifire Fire Alarm Systems (hifire 4400 and hifire 4100 XS) Fire detection and warning systems for commercial and residential buildings. hifire 4100 XS is positioned as the new benchmark for fire warning applications with compact design and advanced detection.
- hilock 5500 / hilock 5000 ZK Access Control Unit Access control evaluation and control unit storing personal authorizations and access events. Supports up to 250,000 personal master records and 1 million event entries. VdS-approved for integration with intruder alarm systems.
- compasZ 5500 Management Software Server-based management software for complete parameterization and authorization management of TELENOT access control systems. Enables centralized management of all peripheral devices with online CDM system, access matrix with time models, and anti-passback features.
- cryplock BLM RFID Reader Series RFID access control readers for contactless identification of transponders. Variants include RFID readers and RFID writing readers with capacitive numeric keypad. VdS class C certified for highest security applications.
- Mechatronische Schließelemente (CDM) Mechatronic locking elements combining wired online access control with mechanical locking systems. Available as digital door handles, digital door fittings, digital knob modules, and digital locker locks. Operates in both online wireless and offline modes via transponder.
- Smartphone Access CDM Mobile access solution enabling users to open doors using smartphones via Bluetooth. Uses iBLUE door modules with integrated Bluetooth interface controlled through the DoorSec access control app.
- hiline1 Transmission Equipment Certified transmission equipment for intrusion and fire alarm systems. Available in ETH/LTE variants to address 2G mobile network shutdown migration. Ensures reliable alarm transmission to monitoring centers.
- comXline Transmission Device Series Transmission device series for alarm transmission, supporting LTE connectivity. Used for secure transmission of intrusion and fire alarm signals to monitoring services.
- hiXserver Digital Platform Digital platform for alarm systems enabling remote monitoring, management, and service capabilities. Features automatic notifications, sender ID, and performance improvements for central alarm system oversight.
- compact easy Alarm System Entry-level alarm system for residential and small commercial applications, providing essential intrusion detection capabilities.
- BuildSec App Mobile application for alarm systems enabling users to receive alarm notifications, view system status, and control security systems remotely. Version 4.0 with optimized license activation.
- hipas Parameterization Software Parameterization software for hiplex 8400H systems. Versions 11.01/11.02 provide efficient configuration and setup of alarm parameters.
- hiscan 4000 Commissioning App Commissioning app for fire detection technology, enabling installers to set up and configure hifire systems efficiently. Supports multiple languages with 40% time savings reported in commissioning.
- EBLCloud Fire Alarm Cloud Service Cloud solution for secure remote monitoring and service of fire detection systems. Norm-compliant platform for modern fire alarm technology management.
- DoorSec Access Control App Access control app for smartphone-based door opening via Bluetooth, working with iBLUE door modules in the CDM smartphone access solution.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40% time savings with hiscan 4000 app for fire detection commissioning
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use TELENOT
Customer profileNamed customers26 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
TELENOT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
TELENOT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft (BDEW)coreBDEW verified that TELENOT's intrusion detection and transmission technology meets the strict security requirements of the association. First energy suppliers already use TELENOT security systems.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
TELENOT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Jablotron: Czech-headquartered manufacturer of intrusion alarm systems, access control, and smart-home security with strong Central European and DACH distributor presence. Closely comparable product mix and installer-channel model.
- Bosch Sicherheitssysteme (Robert Bosch GmbH): Bosch's security division manufactures intrusion, fire, access control, and video systems with global reach and is the closest direct competitor to TELENOT in the DACH market, particularly in commercial and enterprise fire/intrusion panels.
- SALTO Systems: Specialist in electronic access control, mobile credentials, and mechatronic locking — directly comparable to TELENOT's hilock, cryplock, and CDM-based mobile access offering, particularly in commercial and multi-site deployments.
- RISCO Group: Israeli-headquartered intrusion and integrated security manufacturer with strong European footprint, comparable product breadth across intrusion, access control, and cloud-managed panels.
- ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG: ABUS is a German family-owned security technology manufacturer with strong DACH presence in locks, intrusion, and video surveillance. Comparable mid-market positioning, German engineering heritage, and channel-driven distribution.
- Vanderbilt Industries (ACRE / ComNet): European-focused manufacturer of access control, intrusion, and video products; competes with TELENOT in DACH enterprise security projects with overlapping installer/channel motion.
Broad incumbents
- Dormakaba Group: Global access control and door hardware provider; overlaps with TELENOT's hilock/cryplock and mechatronic locking product lines and competes in enterprise access control projects across Europe.
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Building Technologies): Siemens offers integrated building security, fire safety, and access control as part of a much larger BMS/automation portfolio. Overlaps directly with TELENOT in commercial fire, intrusion, and access control but at much greater global scale and with broader software stack.
- Honeywell Building Technologies / Security: Honeywell offers commercial intrusion, fire alarm, and access control systems alongside broader building management. Competes with TELENOT for enterprise and critical-infrastructure accounts across Europe.
Emerging players
- Axis Communications: Network video and access control specialist increasingly bundling intrusion and analytics into an open-platform offering. Adjacent competitor to TELENOT in projects where video-led, IP-based security architectures displace traditional panel-centric designs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
TELENOT social profiles
Digital presenceTELENOT compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
TELENOT financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TELENOT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
TELENOT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
TELENOT M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about TELENOT
What does TELENOT do?
TELENOT manufactures and sells electronic security technology systems encompassing intrusion detection control panels (hiplex 8400H series), fire alarm systems (hifire series), access control units (hilock, cryplock, mechatronic locking), transmission technology (hiline1, comXline), and intelligent building automation (TEKKO). The portfolio is delivered with proprietary management software (compasZ 5500, hipas, hiXserver) and is sold exclusively through approximately 500 certified specialist installer partners (Autorisierte TELENOT-Stützpunkte) across the DACH region and selected European countries.
Is TELENOT a public or private company?
TELENOT is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was TELENOT founded?
TELENOT was founded in 1968. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is TELENOT based?
TELENOT is headquartered in Aalen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does TELENOT make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware/System Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Licenses and professional Services.
Who are TELENOT's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Jablotron, Bosch Sicherheitssysteme (Robert Bosch GmbH), SALTO Systems, RISCO Group, ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG and Vanderbilt Industries (ACRE / ComNet). Broad incumbents are Dormakaba Group, Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Building Technologies) and Honeywell Building Technologies / Security. Axis Communications is listed as an emerging player.
Does TELENOT have an API?
No public API is recorded for TELENOT.
What industry is TELENOT in?
TELENOT's product category is Electronic Security Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAKAGAF, Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration, with a secondary code of HSAHAFAG, Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code). Its NAICS code is 561621 and its SIC code is 3600.