What LUPUS-Electronics does

LUPUS-Electronics GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of integrated security, video surveillance, and smart home systems, headquartered in Landau in der Pfalz. The company's core platform is the XT-series of alarm central units (XT1 Plus, XT2 Plus, and XT4), which combine intrusion detection, video, and home automation in a single EN 50131-1 Grade 2-certified system using proprietary 868 MHz RF (up to 2 km range for Pro sensors), ZigBee 3.0, and 4G GSM redundant alarm pathways. The product portfolio spans network cameras with AI-based person and object detection (LE213, LE202, LE221, LE232), a NB-IoT mobile device family on Deutsche Telekom's network (smoke detector, motion detector, siren, temperature/humidity sensor, emergency button) with 10 years of bundled cellular data, a ZigBee-based smart home line (plugs, radiator thermostats, relays), and accessories such as the 10-inch PoE smarthome display.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales via a direct e-commerce shop and a certified Fachhandelspartner/Facherrichter installer network, with the XT4 distributed exclusively through certified specialists. Recurring revenue comes from the LUPUSEC 24 professional 24/7 alarm monitoring subscription (€19.90-€39.90/month), operated with monitoring partner Stadtritter GmbH. Customer segments include German residential homeowners (primary), small and medium businesses, fire departments and municipal facilities (300+ fire departments reference customers), and owners of remote properties without internet or mains power. Reported scale indicators include 51,748+ cellular smoke detectors deployed, over 70 accessory articles in the XT ecosystem, and the LUPUSEC App on iOS and Android paired with the customizable LUPUSEC GRID HTML5 web interface.

Name

LUPUS-Electronics

Legal name

Lupus-Electronics GmbH

Website

https://lupus-electronics.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LUPUS-Electronics GmbH is a German manufacturer of integrated alarm, video surveillance, and smart home systems built around the EN 50131-certified XT-series central units and an NB-IoT device family, sold via e-commerce and a certified installer network to residential, SMB, municipal, and remote-property customers across DACH and the EU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security and Smart Home Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Home Security Automation & Integration (Monitored) (HSAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wireless/Smart Connected Fire & CO Detection (App Alerts, Smart Integration) (HSAHAFAH), Home Automation Hub/Platform Integration for Electrical & HVAC (e.g., HomeKit/Google/Alexa) (HSAOANAI), Network/Wi‑Fi & Connectivity Setup for Alarm Systems (HSAHABAG), At-Home Medical Alert Sensors & Smart Home Safety Integrations (HSAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Alarm systems
• Video surveillance
• Smart home automation
• IoT security sensors
• Alarm monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Landau In Der Pfalz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: LUPUS-Electronics generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of physical security and smart home products including alarm central units (XT series), cameras (LE series), sensors (motion, door/window, smoke, temperature), sirens, remote controls, and accessories (batteries, mounting hardware, adapters). Products are sold directly via the company's e-commerce shop and through a network of certified trade/installation partners. Individual product prices range from approximately €1 (adhesive pads) to €599 (10-inch Smarthome Display) for consumer products, with the XT4 central sold exclusively via professional installers.
2. LUPUSEC 24 Alarm Monitoring Subscription: Recurring monthly subscription revenue from the LUPUSEC 24 professional alarm monitoring service. The Standard tariff costs €19.90/month and the Premium tariff costs €39.90/month. Both connect the customer's XT system to the Stadtritter GmbH 24/7 professional monitoring center. The subscription model provides predictable recurring revenue and creates a high-retention relationship with customers.
3. Professional Installation and Specialty Services: Revenue generated through the Fachhandelspartner (certified installer) network for professional installation, configuration, and on-site support services. The XT4 system is distributed exclusively through certified Facherrichter (specialist installers). Services include custom system design, site survey, installation, and commissioning of integrated alarm/smarthome systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LUPUS-Electronics manufactures integrated security, video surveillance and smart home systems, anchored on the LUPUSEC XT-series alarm central units (XT1 Plus, XT2 Plus, XT4) that combine intruder alarms, video and home automation in one EN 50131 Grade 2-certified platform. The portfolio also spans AI-enabled network cameras, ZigBee smart home accessories and an NB-IoT family of cellular smoke detectors, motion detectors, sirens, temperature/humidity sensors and emergency buttons that connect via Deutsche Telekom. The LUPUSEC 24 subscription adds professional 24/7 alarm monitoring in partnership with Stadtritter GmbH.

Product overview

LUPUS-Electronics is a German manufacturer offering integrated security and smarthome solutions combining alarm systems, video surveillance, and home automation. The core product line includes three alarm centrales: XT1 Plus (for residential/apartments), XT2 Plus (premium for residential/business), and XT4 (professional for building management with up to 2km Pro sensor range). Video surveillance products include network cameras (LE213, LE202, LE221, LE232) featuring AI-based person recognition and object detection. The IoT portfolio includes mobile smoke detectors, motion detectors, temperature/humidity sensors, emergency buttons, and sirens using NB-IoT connectivity via Deutsche Telekom network. The Smarthome range encompasses Zigbee-based devices including smart plugs, radiator thermostats, relay modules, and a 10-inch PoE smarthome display. All systems are controlled via the LUPUSEC App (iOS/Android) or LUPUSEC GRID web interface. The LUPUSEC 24 professional monitoring service provides 24/7 alarm monitoring with intervention forces through partner Stadtritter GmbH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LUPUSEC: Smart home alarm system brand integrating alarm, video and home automation.
• LUPUSEC XT
• LUPUSEC 24

Products and services

• LUPUS-XT4 Zentrale Professional-grade alarm and smart home central unit combining EN 50131-1 Grade 2 intrusion alarm, video surveillance and home automation in a single on-premise platform; supports up to 480 sensors, 40 ZigBee devices and 50 radiator thermostats via ZigBee 3.0 and proprietary 868.6375 MHz RF with up to 2km range; 256-bit TLS and Rolling-Code encryption with dual-redundant alarm transmission over TCP/IP plus 4G GSM.
• LUPUS-XT1 Plus (Starter Pack) Entry-level smart home alarm central unit combining intrusion alarm, video and home automation in one platform for apartments and single-family homes; starter pack includes the XT1 Plus central, one motion detector V2 and one door/window contact V2; priced at €249 (incl. VAT).
• LUPUS-XT2 Plus Premium security and smart home central unit for residential or business use combining intrusion alarm, video and home automation with dual-redundant alarm notification and forced-sequence triggering; EN 50131-1 Grade 2 compliant.
• LUPUS LE232 Alarmkamera Network alarm camera featuring AI-based automatic person recognition, intruder address and escalation chain (audio, floodlight, siren); 4MP with 40m IR night vision and 30m floodlight; integrates with the LUPUSEC alarm and smart home platform.
• LUPUS LE213 WLAN WiFi network camera with AI-based person recognition, automatic person tracking and AI object detection; 3MP wide-angle lens, 30m night vision, 30m floodlight, WiFi 6 (2.4 / 5 GHz), priced at €99 per unit.
• LUPUS LE202 WLAN Budget WiFi network camera with 4MP max resolution, 30m IR night vision, 2.8mm lens with 90-degree viewing angle, IP67 weatherproof housing and microSD support up to 256GB; priced at €89 per unit.
• LUPUS LE221 PoE Professional 8MP (3840x2160) PoE network camera with H.265+ compression, 60m IR night vision, motorized 2.7-13.5mm lens (remote-controlled zoom/focus), WDR 120dB, IP67 weatherproof; priced at €499 per unit.
• LUPUS Mobilfunkrauchmelder (Cellular Smoke Detector) Cellular smoke detector using NB-IoT connectivity via the Deutsche Telekom network (with EU + Switzerland roaming). All data costs are included for 10 years. Features remote maintenance-free smoke detection, real-time alarm transmission and push/email/alarm-center notifications; priced at €99 per unit.
• LUPUS Mobilfunk Bewegungsmelder (Cellular Motion Detector) NB-IoT cellular PIR motion detector with integrated SIM, Optex PIR technology for reliable person detection, 5-degree narrow detection beam, IP55 weatherproof housing, sabotage detection and 10 years of included NB-IoT data; priced at €299 per unit.
• LUPUS Mobilfunk Temperatur- und Feuchtigkeitssensor (Cellular Temperature / Humidity Sensor) NB-IoT cellular temperature and humidity sensor measuring every 4 hours at the installation site, enabling cloud-based automation for mold detection, cooling room monitoring and frost warnings; 10 years of mobile data included.
• LUPUS Mobilfunk Notruftaster (Cellular Emergency Button) NB-IoT cellular emergency button providing a single-button alert path to the LUPUS Cloud, which notifies predefined contacts by push notification or email; 10 years of mobile data included.
• LUPUS Mobilfunk Sirene (Cellular Outdoor Siren) Weatherproof cellular siren with strobe light, NB-IoT connectivity and 10 years of included data, plus an I/O port for connecting vibrating plates (for hearing-impaired persons) or fire protection doors; part of the LUPUS Brandwarnanlage; priced at €199 per unit.
• SWAN2 Wireless M-Bus / NB-IoT Gateway Wireless M-Bus / NB-IoT gateway that reads remote meters (e.g., heat cost allocators, water meters) into the LUPUS Cloud for landlord and tenant utility cost accounting under the German heating ordinance (Heizungsverordnung).
• LUPUS 10 Zoll PoE Smarthome Display 10-inch PoE-powered smart home display with flush wall mounting, proximity-activated screen, Android 13 with Rockchip ARM CPU and the LUPUS App pre-installed; functions as a permanent video and smart home control panel.
• LUPUSEC 24 Alarmservice Subscription-based 24/7 professional alarm monitoring service in two tiers: Standard at €19.90/month and Premium at €39.90/month. Connects the customer's XT alarm central to the Stadtritter GmbH 24/7 monitoring center for automatic alarm verification, telephone notification and (Premium only) deployment of mobile intervention forces.
• LUPUS Brandwarnanlage (Digital Fire Warning System) Digital fire warning system combining Type-C cellular smoke detectors (Mobilfunkrauchmelder), manual fire alarm buttons and cellular sirens connected via the NB-IoT network to the LUPUS-Cloud; offered as an affordable alternative to conventional fire alarm systems for facilities under 60 beds (e.g., kindergartens, schools, authorities, dormitories, hostels).
• LUPUS Fenster-/Türkontakt V2 (Door/Window Contact) Magnetic door/window contact with tamper detection, wireless transmission to the LUPUS XT central unit, status reporting, and approximately 5-year battery life; available in white.
• LUPUS Mini Plug (ZigBee 3.0 Smart Plug) ZigBee 3.0 smart plug that integrates electrical devices such as lamps and coffee machines into the LUPUS home automation system, enabling remote switching and presence simulation.
• LUPUS Heizkörperthermostat Pro (Radiator Thermostat) Radiator thermostat enabling intelligent heating control via the LUPUS XT4 central, with time-schedule based temperature regulation to reduce energy costs.
• LUPUS 2 Kanal Outdoorsteckdose (2-Channel Outdoor Smart Plug) 2-channel outdoor ZigBee smart plug that automatically powers down connected devices when the alarm is armed and restores power when disarmed, and can be remotely switched via smartphone.
• LUPUS ZigBee Mini Temperatursensor (ZigBee Mini Temperature Sensor) ZigBee 3.0 wireless temperature and humidity sensor transmitting readings every 30 minutes with 0.6°C or 3% change triggers; compatible with the LUPUS system and Amazon Echo Plus for Alexa voice status queries.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 300 fire departments across Germany use LUPUS smoke detectors, indicating broad institutional trust and adoption
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stadtritter GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStadtritter GmbH (Albert-Einstein-Ring 17-25, 14532 Kleinmachnow) is LUPUS-Electronics' exclusive partner for the LUPUSEC 24 professional alarm monitoring service. The two companies co-developed the LUPUSEC 24 Standard and Premium alarm service tiers, with Stadtritter providing 24/7 monitoring center operations, telephone alarm verification, and deployment of mobile intervention forces (private security guards). The LUPUSEC 24 service is directly integrated into the XT1 Plus, XT2 Plus, and XT4 web interfaces and is marketed as a bundled add-on subscription.
• Deutsche TelekomcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeutsche Telekom provides the NB-IoT (Narrowband IoT) cellular network infrastructure that powers LUPUS-Electronics' IoT device lineup including the Mobilfunkrauchmelder (cellular smoke detector), Mobilfunk Bewegungsmelder (cellular motion detector), Mobilfunk Sirene (cellular siren), Mobilfunk Temperatur- und Feuchtigkeitssensor (cellular temperature/humidity sensor), and Mobilfunk Notruftaster (cellular emergency button). LUPUS IoT devices connect via Deutsche Telekom's NB-IoT network, which provides superior building penetration and coverage compared to standard cellular networks. The partnership enables LUPUS to offer IoT devices in locations without internet or power infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Somfy: European leader in motorised shutters, blinds, and connected home solutions with a TaHoma smart home hub. Comparable to LUPUS in smarthome automation, radio-controlled devices, and certified installer distribution across Europe.
• Bosch Smart Home: Broad incumbent offering integrated smart home, security cameras, and intruder alarm products leveraging Bosch's brand, R&D scale, and retail reach across Europe. Competes with LUPUS in all-in-one residential security/smarthome but as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Nest (Google): Google's consumer smart home brand offering cameras, doorbells, alarms, and thermostats tightly integrated with Google Home. Competes with LUPUS in residential security and smarthome automation with massive software/cloud and ecosystem advantages.
• Ring (Amazon): Amazon-owned consumer smart home security brand offering video doorbells, cameras, and alarm systems with a cloud-first subscription model. Competes directly with LUPUS in residential video/security but is positioned as the cloud-dependent alternative LUPUS explicitly differentiates against.

Direct peers

• ABUS: German security technology specialist offering intruder alarm systems, video surveillance, and smart home/smarthome products to residential and SMB customers. ABUS is the most directly comparable DACH competitor with similar alarm + camera + smart home portfolio and installer channel model.
• Jablotron: Czech manufacturer of intruder alarm systems, smart home, and IoT products distributed across Europe via certified installers. Directly comparable to LUPUS in alarm-centric integrated platform model and European footprint with certified installer channel.
• Arlo Technologies: US-listed smart home security camera specialist offering wireless, AI-enabled cameras with subscription-based cloud services. Comparable to LUPUS's LE camera line and LUPUSEC 24 monitoring model in combining hardware + recurring service revenue.
• Telenot: German manufacturer of professional intruder alarm and hazard detection systems (EN 50131 certified), serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers via a certified installer network. Highly comparable to LUPUS in certification depth, installer-driven distribution, and DACH market focus.
• eQ-3 / Homematic IP: German smart home platform vendor (Homematic IP) offering wireless alarm, heating, lighting, and shutter control products with a strong DIY installer base. Highly comparable to LUPUS in DACH-focused integrated smarthome/security positioning and ZigBee-style wireless architecture.

Regional players

• Indexa Sicherheitstechnik: German video surveillance and alarm systems vendor focused on the DACH market. Comparable to LUPUS as a Germany-focused mid-market intruder alarm and camera specialist with installer-driven distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lupus_de
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LUPUSwebTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/lupuselectronics
• Instagraminstagram.com/lupus_de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lupuselectronics

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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