Anka
Anka Sci-tech Co., Limited is a Shenzhen-based manufacturer of certified smoke, CO, heat, gas, and combination detectors plus smart alarm panels, selling globally via wholesale and OEM/ODM to system integrators, developers, and property managers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersShenzhen, China
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Anka does
Anka Sci-tech Co., Limited (operating as Anka) is a Shenzhen, China-headquartered manufacturer of fire safety and home security detection products, established in 2007. The company designs and manufactures a portfolio that spans standalone and interconnected photoelectric smoke detectors, electrochemical carbon monoxide detectors (AJ83X series), heat detectors, natural gas detectors, vape detectors, and combination alarms (smoke+CO and smoke+CO+heat 3-in-1), complemented by smart gateways, alarm panels, and accessories. Underlying technology centers on photoelectric light-scattering smoke sensing, electrochemical CO sensing, fixed-temperature (58°C) heat detection, and proprietary RF433MHz wireless interconnection (eV1527 encoding) that supports 20–50+ interconnected units, with smart connectivity provided through WiFi (IEEE802.11b/g/n 2.4G), Zigbee, and 4G, integrated via the third-party TUYA Smart Life ecosystem. Products carry an unusually broad international certification portfolio (CE EN14604, EN50291, AS3786, UL217, UL2034, BS5446, CCC, ActivFire, BSI, UKCA, RoHS, Reach, ISO9001, BSCI, SEDEX), enabling simultaneous legal sale across the EU, US, Australia, UK, and China.
The business operates on a B2B model, targeting wholesalers, system integrators, real-estate developers, and property management companies worldwide through direct sales, wholesale distribution, and OEM/ODM private-label manufacturing services. Pricing is unit-based and contact-quoted with bulk-order support for global shipping; the company advertises customized manufacturing, 19 years of OEM cooperation experience, and a workforce of more than 100 employees with a manufacturing base of 300 skilled workers. Go-to-market relies on content marketing (educational blog content on smoke detector placement and compliance), an active multi-platform social presence (LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook), and international trade-show participation including INTERSCHUTZ 2026.
Anka remains a privately held company with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, parent company, management team, or financial figures, and no public revenue or pricing disclosure. Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales; the company is founder-operated with no institutional backing mentioned in available sources.
Anka firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Anka
- Legal name
- Anka Sci-tech Co., Limited
- Website
- https://anka-security.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Anka Sci-tech Co., Limited is a Shenzhen-based manufacturer of certified smoke, CO, heat, gas, and combination detectors plus smart alarm panels, selling globally via wholesale and OEM/ODM to system integrators, developers, and property managers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Anka industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Safety Detection Equipment
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Smoke Alarm Systems (Battery, Hardwired & Interconnected) (HSAHAFAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Combination Smoke/CO Alarm Systems (HSAHAFAC), Ancillary Fire Safety Devices & Integration (Audible/Visual Alarms, Strobes, Sirens) (HSAHAFAL), Heat Detectors & Specialized Detectors (e.g., Kitchen/Rate-of-Rise) (HSAHAFAE)
Keywords
Where Anka is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shenzhen
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Anka business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: ANKA generates revenue through manufacturing and selling fire and home alarm products including smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, heat detectors, natural gas detectors, and associated accessories. Products are sold through OEM/ODM partnerships, wholesale channels, and direct B2B sales to distributors, system integrators, and property management companies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | OEM/ODM and wholesale pricing available upon inquiry |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Anka product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Anka manufactures and sells fire safety detection products including standalone and interconnected smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, heat detectors, natural gas detectors, multi-sensor combination alarms (smoke + CO, smoke + heat + CO), vape detectors, and supporting wireless alarm panels and smart gateways. The company serves wholesalers, system integrators, developers, and property management firms through B2B channels, offering OEM/ODM customization backed by CE EN14604, AS3786, EN50291, UL217, UL2034, BS5446, and CCC certifications.
Product overview
Anka is a manufacturer of fire and home safety detection products, established in 2007 as Anka Sci-tech Co., Limited. The product portfolio centers on fire safety detection devices including standalone and interconnected smoke detectors (photoelectric, powered by 10-year batteries or AC mains), hardwired mains-powered smoke alarms (220V-240V), WiFi-enabled smart smoke alarms, natural gas detectors, carbon monoxide detectors (with electrochemical sensors), heat detectors, and combination detectors (smoke+CO, smoke+heat+CO). The ecosystem is complemented by vape detectors, fire alarm accessories (smart gateways, sirens, remote controllers, alarm panels, vibration/water leak/door/PIR detectors), and the AJ-S8 Smart Gateway/AJ-S7 Wireless WiFi 4G Alarm Panel for smart home connectivity. Key connectivity technologies include RF433MHz wireless interconnection, WiFi, Zigbee, and 4G. Products are sold primarily to wholesalers, system integrators, developers, and property management companies, with a focus on OEM/ODM custom manufacturing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AJ-97X and AJ-73X Series Standalone Smoke Detector
- Wireless Interconnected Smoke Alarms
- AC Hardwire Mains Powered Smoke Alarms
- WiFi Smoke Alarms
- Natural Gas Detectors
- Heat Detectors
- AJ83X Series Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Smoke & CO 2-in-1 Combination Alarms
- Smoke, Heat & CO 3-in-1 Combination Alarms
- AJ-660/661/662 Series Vape Detectors
- Wireless WiFi 4G Alarm Panel (AJ-S7)
- Smart Gateway (AJ-S8)
- Fire Alarm Accessories
Quantifiable outcome
- 19 years of continuous operation in fire safety industry since 2007
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Anka
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Anka technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature5 records
Anka partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Anka competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- X-Sense: Chinese-origin smart smoke and CO detector brand with strong presence in North America and Europe. Directly comparable product line (interconnected, WiFi-connected, combination detectors) and similar certifications.
- Siterwell Electronics: Chinese manufacturer of smoke alarms, CO detectors, and heat detectors with OEM/ODM capabilities and international certifications. Closely comparable to Anka in product portfolio, target customers (wholesalers, integrators), and B2B/wholesale GTM model.
- Heiman Technology: Shenzhen-based smart home safety and fire detection manufacturer producing smoke detectors, CO detectors, and gas detectors with WiFi/Zigbee connectivity. Competes directly with Anka in connected-safety detectors and OEM/ODM services.
Regional players
- Smartwares: European fire-safety and home-security product brand selling smoke/CO/heat detectors and alarm systems across European retail channels. Comparable product line and EU-certification orientation; primarily competes via European retail brand rather than OEM.
- Cavius: Danish manufacturer of premium smoke, heat, and CO alarms focused on European markets. Comparable in product category and EU certifications, with stronger brand positioning in Scandinavia and select EU markets.
Broad incumbents
- Honeywell: Global diversified industrial conglomerate with a significant fire detection and life-safety product portfolio. Overlaps with Anka's commercial/light-commercial fire detection and system-integration use cases, but operates at much greater scale across multiple verticals.
- Kidde: Major US/Canada-based manufacturer of residential smoke, CO, and combination detectors (Carrier subsidiary). Comparable in product category and certifications (UL217, UL2034); Anka supplies competing OEMs and integrators against Kidde-branded systems.
- BRK Electronics (First Alert): Largest US residential smoke/CO detector brand (First Alert) with deep retail presence and UL-certified product lines. Represents the brand-led incumbent that Anka competes against in OEM/wholesale channels and would compete against if expanding direct retail.
- Bosch Security Systems: Incumbent European fire-alarm and life-safety systems integrator serving commercial and institutional customers. Comparable on the system-integration side where Anka's B2B customers install combined detection solutions, though at much larger scale and with proprietary panel ecosystems.
Emerging players
- Google Nest (Nest Protect): Smart connected smoke and CO alarm with app integration and interconnectivity — represents the consumer smart-home safety category Anka is targeting with its WiFi/Zigbee/4G detectors and TUYA-integrated panels.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Anka social profiles
Digital presenceAnka compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
Anka financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Anka leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Anka funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Anka M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Anka
What does Anka do?
Anka manufactures and sells fire safety detection products including standalone and interconnected smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, heat detectors, natural gas detectors, multi-sensor combination alarms (smoke + CO, smoke + heat + CO), vape detectors, and supporting wireless alarm panels and smart gateways. The company serves wholesalers, system integrators, developers, and property management firms through B2B channels, offering OEM/ODM customization backed by CE EN14604, AS3786, EN50291, UL217, UL2034, BS5446, and CCC certifications.
Is Anka a public or private company?
Anka is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Anka founded?
Anka was founded in 2007. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Anka based?
Anka is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, in the Asia region.
How does Anka make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Product Sales.
Who are Anka's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are X-Sense, Siterwell Electronics and Heiman Technology. Regional players are Smartwares and Cavius. Broad incumbents are Honeywell, Kidde, BRK Electronics (First Alert) and Bosch Security Systems. Google Nest (Nest Protect) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Anka have an API?
No public API is recorded for Anka.
What industry is Anka in?
Anka's product category is Fire Safety Detection Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAHAFAA, Smoke Alarm Systems (Battery, Hardwired & Interconnected), with a secondary code of HSAHAFAC, Combination Smoke/CO Alarm Systems. Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3823.