{"id":7559,"date":"2025-10-29T06:14:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T06:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging-1759253444.sensor-online.se\/?post_type=cases&p=7559"},"modified":"2026-10-11T19:28:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T19:28:13","slug":"explore-iot-solutions-for-retail-and-supermarkets","status":"publish","type":"cases","link":"https:\/\/sensor-online.se\/sv\/cases\/explore-iot-solutions-for-retail-and-supermarkets\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore IoT solutions for retail and supermarkets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Retail and supermarkets<\/p>\n

IoT for retail and supermarkets<\/h1>\n

Protect the goods, understand the customers and cut running costs. Wireless sensors watch fridge and freezer temperatures, door status, customer flow and energy, and Sensor-Online alerts staff before products are at risk.<\/p>\n

Book a demo<\/a>Call +46 (0)500 6000 22<\/a><\/div>\n

1,000+ devices<\/b> in our catalogue \u00b7 LoRaWAN, NB-IoT and LTE-M \u00b7 Swedish supplier and support<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

How it works<\/h2>

From shelf to alert.<\/p>

Install sensors<\/h3>

In cabinets, cold rooms, doors, entrances and meter cabinets.<\/p><\/div>

Connect<\/h3>

Battery-powered sensors report over LoRaWAN, with no cables.<\/p><\/div>

See<\/h3>

Dashboards for every store, and all stores in one view.<\/p><\/div>

Act<\/h3>

Alerts and reports tell staff what needs attention.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

What you can monitor<\/h2>

Device types from our catalogue for stores.<\/p>

Fridges and freezers<\/h3>

Temperature sensors with probes for cabinets and freezers.<\/p><\/div>

Cold rooms and doors<\/h3>

Contact sensors show when a door is left open.<\/p><\/div>

Customer flow<\/h3>

People-counting sensors at entrances and in aisles.<\/p><\/div>

Indoor climate<\/h3>

Temperature, humidity and CO\u2082 in the sales area.<\/p><\/div>

Energy<\/h3>

Meters and power-metering switches show consumption.<\/p><\/div>

Leaks<\/h3>

Leak sensors near coolers and in technical rooms.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Example sensors from our catalogue<\/h2>

A few of the devices that work with Sensor-Online. The catalogue has over 1,000.<\/p>

\"Enless<\/div>

Enless Wireless 600-031<\/h3>

Rugged temperature sensor.<\/p>View in catalogue \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Milesight<\/div>

Milesight EM300-MCS<\/h3>

Contact sensor for doors and windows.<\/p>View in catalogue \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Milesight<\/div>

Milesight VS135<\/h3>

AI people counting for entrances and open areas.<\/p>View in catalogue \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"ABB<\/div>

ABB B23<\/h3>

DIN-rail electricity meter.<\/p>View in catalogue \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Building and office devices in our catalogue \u2192<\/a><\/section>\n

From measurement to action<\/h2>

Examples for store managers.<\/p>

Area<\/th>What you measure<\/th>What you can do<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cold chain<\/th>Temperature in cabinets and freezers<\/td>Act before products warm up<\/td><\/tr>
Doors<\/th>Open or closed status<\/td>Find cold room doors left open<\/td><\/tr>
Customer flow<\/th>Visitors at entrances<\/td>Plan staffing and opening hours<\/td><\/tr>
Energy<\/th>Consumption per store and area<\/td>Spot waste and compare stores<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/section>\n

What the platform does<\/h2>

One view for every store.<\/p>

Alarms<\/h3>

Set limits and delays, and alert staff by e-mail, SMS, Telegram, webhook or MQTT.<\/p><\/div>

Reports<\/h3>

Export history as PDF, Excel or CSV for follow-up and documentation.<\/p><\/div>

Many stores<\/h3>

Organise stores with tags, and compare them in one platform.<\/p><\/div>

Views per role<\/h3>

Give store staff, regional managers and technicians the dashboards that fit their job.<\/p><\/div>

Open API<\/h3>

Pass data on to your own systems through the REST API.<\/p><\/div>

Your own servers<\/h3>

Install Sensor-Online on-premise, with access only to your intranet if you need it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Records, not a guarantee<\/h2>

Reports can support your food safety routines.<\/p>

Exported temperature history can support your own documentation. Compliance with food safety rules remains your responsibility.<\/p><\/section>\n

Related features<\/h2>

Smart building management<\/h3>Read more \u2192<\/a><\/div>

IoT energy monitoring<\/h3>Read more \u2192<\/a><\/div>

IoT water leak detection<\/h3>Read more \u2192<\/a><\/div>

Alarm management<\/h3>Read more \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>
Which sensors do I need for fridges and freezers?<\/summary>

Temperature sensors with probes, placed in the cabinet or freezer. Browse the options in our catalogue.<\/p><\/details>

Can I get an alert when the temperature rises?<\/summary>

Yes. Set alarm limits, and receive alerts by e-mail, SMS, Telegram, webhook or MQTT.<\/p><\/details>

Can I count customers?<\/summary>

Yes, with people-counting sensors at entrances. Choose sensors that do not identify individuals, and check data protection requirements for your situation.<\/p><\/details>

Can I follow many stores in one place?<\/summary>

Yes. Many stores run in one platform, organised with tags, with views for each role.<\/p><\/details>

Can the reports be used for documentation?<\/summary>

Yes. You can export history as PDF, Excel or CSV. Compliance with food safety rules remains your responsibility.<\/p><\/details>

Do we need to rewire the stores?<\/summary>

No. The sensors are wireless and battery-powered.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/section>\n

Planning smarter stores? Talk to an engineer.<\/h2>

Tell us about your stores, and we will suggest sensors and a first step.<\/p>

Book a demo<\/a>Call +46 (0)500 6000 22<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

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