Urmet France

What Urmet France does

Urmet France is a French manufacturer of security and communication systems for residential buildings and individual homes, headquartered in Roissy-en-France and operating as a Société Anonyme with €600,000 of share capital. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio covering collective intercom (Tel2Voice, 2Voice, LISA), individual intercom kits and WiFi video doorbells, access control (autonomous, connected, and VIGIK/VIGIK+ compliant), video surveillance (IP Cloud, IP Pro, A-HD), intrusion detection under the Elkron brand, smart-home automation via the Yokis and Yokis UP Zigbee ecosystem, hall screens, and elderly-care sensors under the Solinnov brand. Underlying technology spans 2-wire bus architecture, GSM call forwarding, IP/cloud connectivity, Zigbee radio, and mobile applications (Tel2Voice, Yno UP, UP2PRO, 2VOICE Manager) backed by the Visiosoftweb remote management platform and the integrated HomeBook System concept. Key product lines such as LISA are designed and manufactured in France.

Urmet France's revenue model combines hardware sales (intercoms, cameras, access control, alarm systems, smart-home devices) sold almost exclusively through a domestic certified installer network and wholesale distributors, with subscription services (Tel2Voice, Connected Access, All'Zen hall-screen rental) and professional services (Qualiopi-certified training, installation, configuration, after-sales support). The Urmet FID loyalty program extends a 3-year warranty on registered installer purchases, reinforcing channel stickiness. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across individual homeowners, certified installers, building managers and syndics, social housing providers, property developers and engineering firms, and distributors. The company serves a strictly domestic French market and operates as part of the broader Urmet Group, with wholly-owned subsidiaries including Yokis (acquired 2014), Elkron Sécurité and Solinnov. Urmet France reported revenue exceeding €72 million in fiscal year 2023 and self-describes as the leader in the French collective intercom (interphonie collective) market.

Name

Urmet France

Legal name

Urmet France

Website

https://urmet.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Urmet France manufactures intercoms, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and smart-home solutions for residential buildings and individual homes in France, distributing through a certified installer network to building managers, social housing providers, developers, and homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Security and Communication Systems

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Family & Property Management Access Solutions (Common Area & Unit Access) (HSAHAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Appliance & Energy Management Integration (HSAHADAG), Installation, Wiring & Retrofit Services for Intercom/Doorbell Systems (HSAHAIAI), Maintenance, Repair & Replacement Services (HSAHAIAJ)

Keywords

• Intercom systems
• Access control solutions
• Video surveillance equipment
• Home automation products
• Intrusion detection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Roissy-en-france

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of physical security and communication equipment including interphones, video surveillance cameras, access control systems, alarm systems, and smart home devices. Products sold through installer network and distributors.
2. Software/Subscription Services: Recurring revenue from software services including Tel2Voice application, Visiosoftweb management platform, and SIM card activations for connected systems. Subscription models for property managers.
3. Professional Services: Installation, configuration, on-site intervention, site migration, programming, and badge personalization services. Training services with Qualiopi-certified programs eligible for OPCO funding.
4. Equipment Rental: Equipment rental services for hall screens (All'Zen screen rental service for lobby digital signage).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Urmet France manufactures and sells intercom, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and smart home/home automation solutions for residential buildings and individual homes in France. Its offerings span collective intercom systems (2Voice, Tel2Voice, LISA), individual intercom kits, VIGIK+ access control, IP and cloud video surveillance, the Elkron intrusion detection range, Yokis home automation, and the Solinnov elderly care solution, supported by the Visiosoftweb cloud management platform and mobile applications.

Product overview

Urmet France is a manufacturer of intercom, access control, home automation, and video surveillance solutions for residential buildings and individual homes. The company operates as a platform with multiple integrated product lines: collective intercom systems (Tel2Voice, 2Voice, LISA), individual intercoms (villa kits, WiFi video doorbells), connected access control with VIGIK+ standard, video surveillance (IP Cloud, IP Pro, A-HD), intrusion detection (Elkron brand), hall screens, smart home automation (Yokis and Yokis UP series via Urmet with Yokis), and elderly care solutions (Solinnov). Core management platforms include Visiosoftweb for remote administration and the HomeBook System for integrated housing control. The product ecosystem is supplemented by mobile applications (TEL2VOICE, Yno UP, UP2PRO, 2VOICE Manager), professional installation tools (YOKIS Hub, GATE UP, SMARTKEY), and services including Urmet Assist installer network, after-sales support, equipment rental, Qualiopi-certified training, and the Urmet FID loyalty program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yokis: Marque spécialisée dans les micromodules numériques pour l'habitat - gestion des éclairages, ouvrants, chauffage.，商号/品牌名称为Urmet with Yokis，提供完整的智能家居解决方案。
• Elkron Sécurité
• Solinnov
• Tel2Voice
• LISA
• 2Voice
• HomeBook System

Products and services

• Tel2Voice Hybrid intercom solution combining 2Voice street panel with GSM/Tel2Voice technology that allows residents to answer via in-apartment audio/video unit or receive call forwarding on smartphone or fixed phone. Targeted at collective residential housing.
• 2Voice Scalable 2-wire bus intercom solution for collective housing with street panels and in-apartment audio/video units; can evolve to hybrid Tel2Voice with smartphone call forwarding.
• LISA 100% connected intercom solution with 316L stainless steel street panel designed for renovation projects, managed remotely through Visiosoftweb software. Designed and manufactured in France.
• GSM Wireless Intercom Wireless intercom solution using GSM technology for individual housing, enabling call forwarding to mobile phones without the need for wired installation.
• Villa Intercom Kits Complete intercom kits for individual villas and individual housing, including video doorbell options, typically installed by certified Urmet partner installers.
• WiFi Video Doorbell WiFi-connected video doorbell for individual homes that enables remote viewing and communication with visitors via smartphone.
• Autonomous Access Control Standalone access control systems including coded keypads and badge readers, operating without network connectivity, for residential and small commercial buildings.
• Connected Access Control Network-connected access control systems enabling real-time management, badge reader control, and remote door opening via the Visiosoftweb platform, for collective housing and commercial buildings.
• VIGIK+ Access Control Next-generation access control standard and badge/reader system compliant with the new VIGIK+ French residential building access standard.
• Video Surveillance Kits Complete video surveillance kits for residential and small commercial applications, including cameras and recording systems.
• Video Surveillance Cameras Indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras including IP Cloud models with cloud recording and IP Pro/A-HD models for commercial and industrial use.
• Video Recorders Video recording systems for surveillance footage storage, including high-performance models supporting 250 pixels/meter resolution.
• Elkron Intrusion Detection Complete intrusion alarm systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including hybrid or radio alarm systems, control panels, perimeter and volumetric detectors, sirens, and real-time alerts. Part of Urmet Group with approximately 26 million installations worldwide.
• Hall Screens Building hall display screens for resident communication, managed remotely via jegeremesecrans.com or Visiosoftweb, with metallic welded housing, real-time information display, and support for PDF/images/videos.
• Yokis Digital Micromodules French-designed digital micromodules for home automation controlling lighting, openings, and heating, including the YOKIS Hub for local and remote control. Part of Urmet Group since 2014.
• Yokis UP Series New generation connected housing range combining comfort, energy efficiency, and Zigbee interoperability, managed via the Yno UP app and GATE UP remote gateway. Launched in 2024.
• Solinnov Elderly Care Solution Connected solutions for elderly autonomy and home care, including motion, temperature, and humidity detectors, energy consumption analyzers, and integration with the 'La Bienveillante Attention' monitoring center for alerts.
• HomeBook System Exclusive intercom concept combining housing comfort, energy management, smarthome control (Yokis shutters/heating), building maintenance tools, smartphone call forwarding, and access control. Designed and manufactured in France.
• Visiosoftweb Web-based cloud software platform for remote real-time management of intercom systems, access control, and hall screens, enabling resident management, door opening, message broadcasting, and equipment status monitoring.
• Urmet Assist Installer Network Premium certified installer network providing installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance services for Urmet products across France.
• After-Sales Service Technical support including phone assistance, repairs, returns, and on-site interventions for installed Urmet products.
• Qualiopi-Certified Training Services Urmet France training center certified Qualiopi, offering installation and management training for products and software, with training eligible for OPCO funding under certain conditions.
• All'Zen Hall Screen Rental Service Hall screen rental service including screen animation and content management service contracts.
• Urmet FID Loyalty Program Installer loyalty program offering a 3-year warranty on villa kits and maintenance parts redemption in exchange for points; QR code product registration system launched in February 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26 million installations worldwide (Elkron brand)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• YokiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Yokis designs, manufactures, and develops digital micro-modules in France for habitat management (lighting, openings, heating). Joined Urmet Group France in 2014. Yokis products enable Urmet to offer comprehensive solutions addressing security, comfort, and energy efficiency in residential settings. The partnership resulted in Urmet with Yokis brand combining intercom and smart home capabilities.
• ElkroncoreTechnology or IntegrationElkron is a brand of Urmet Group specializing in building security systems for residential and commercial sectors. Offers complete security solutions from small domestic installations to large industrial systems. Products include hybrid or radio anti-intrusion systems, alarms, sirens, and detectors. Approximately 50 years of security experience with 26 million global installations.
• SolinnovsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSolinnov creates innovative connected solutions to promote autonomy, serenity, and home support. Products include motion, temperature, and humidity detectors for safety and wellbeing, energy consumption analysis, and alerts to the 'Bienveillante Attention' center. Part of Urmet's smart home/wellness offering.
• VIGIK/VIGIK+coreTechnology or IntegrationVIGIK and VIGIK+ are access control standards for French residential buildings. Urmet offers products compatible with these standards for badge-based access control in collective housing. The company highlights the new VIGIK+ standard on its website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BTicino: Italian door-entry, intercom, and home-automation brand owned by Legrand. Closely comparable to Urmet France as a specialist in collective housing intercom systems across Southern Europe, with overlapping installer-channel and access-control offerings.
• Aiphone: Japanese manufacturer of intercom and security communication systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Comparable as a pure-play intercom specialist competing in the same product category.
• Comelit Group: Italian manufacturer of video door entry, access control, CCTV, intrusion, and home automation. Highly comparable to Urmet France in product scope, channel model (certified installers), and target market (multi-family residential).
• Siedle: German premium intercom and building communication manufacturer. Comparable to Urmet's higher-end LISA collective intercom line as a design- and quality-led intercom specialist for multi-family residential buildings.
• Fermax: Spanish manufacturer specializing in audio/video door entry systems, access control, and home automation. Direct peer to Urmet France in collective-housing intercom solutions, primarily serving Southern European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Ring (Amazon): Consumer video doorbell and home security brand owned by Amazon. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same end-use case (video door entry, smart home) but operating via a direct-to-consumer model rather than installers.
• Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management and automation with a significant building-solutions portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping smart-building, access, and energy-management offerings.
• Legrand: Global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, with strong presence in France. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering door-entry, access control, and connected building solutions alongside a much wider portfolio (wiring devices, data centers, etc.).
• Hager Group: European provider of solutions for electrical installations in residential and commercial buildings, including building automation and access control. Comparable as a broader incumbent in building-level electrical/security infrastructure.

Others

• Somfy: French global leader in motorized blinds, shutters, and smart-home/connected home solutions. Comparable as a French home-automation incumbent with overlapping installer channel and growing overlap in smart-home control and access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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