PEARL Wireless
People Counter
The PEARL people counter uses two battery-powered sensors that mount on either side of your entrance with peel-and-stick tape and connect to Wi-Fi through the free SMS Storetraffic app. Setup takes under 15 minutes.
USD $ 499.95CAD $ 659.95
Free Express shipping
The two grey PEARL sensors that make up one people counter kit
Helping organizations count with confidence
Installing a wireless people counter takes three steps.
PEARL is a wireless door counter you can install yourself, without drilling, wiring or a professional installer.
Step 1 - Mount
Peel the backing off the bracket tape. Stick one bracket on each side of the entrance or door frame. No drilling, no cabling.
Step 2 - Connect
Download the free SMS Storetraffic app. Follow the step-by-step setup guide and connect the PEARL to your Wi-Fi.
Step 3 - Count
Your first counts appear within two hours, then every hour after that. Check them from anywhere, with four weeks of history.
Two sensors. One invisible line across your entrance.
Anyone crossing the beam is counted, along with their direction of travel. Entries and exits are recorded separately.
Why PEARL?
For a few simple reasons.
Bidirectional counting
Entries and exits counted separately
Mounted at 54 in. or 24 in.
Adults only, or adults and children
Typically
6 to 9 months
Battery-powered device
Wi-Fi connectivity
Standard 2.4 GHz
Free app included
Discreet on door frame.
5.25 inches, black or light grey
Mobile app
Your foot traffic, on your phone.
The free SMS Storetraffic app updates your counts every hour and keeps the last four weeks. Check entries and exits by hour, by day, or by week, for one location or all of them. Available on iOS and Android.
Analytics dashboard
T.M.A.S. picks up where the app stops.
T.M.A.S. is the SMS Storetraffic analytics platform on the web. A paid plan moves you from hourly counts to 15-minute detail, opens your full history instead of four weeks, and lets you schedule reports and export data. If you run a store, you can also connect your point of sale and see conversion rate next to your traffic.
Where PEARL fits, and where it doesn't
PEARL is a wireless door counter that uses dual infrared beams across one entrance, so the right fit depends more on the doorway than on the type of building.
A good fit for
Single or double door entrances opening to the exterior
Wide entrances up to 15 feet (malls) with low-to-medium traffic
A Wi-Fi signal that reaches the entrance
Locations where network cabling is the obstacle, on cost or on approvals
Not the right choice for
Wide entrances with heavy traffic
Revolving doors and doors that open inwards
Outdoor installation exposed to sun and weather
Corporate Wi-Fi that needs a personal login or certificate (WPA-Enterprise)
Automatic doors depend on the door. The infrared safety sensors that stop a powered door closing on someone can overwhelm PEARL’s beam. Mounting the sensors clear of them often works, but not every entrance gives you the room. How to install PEARL on an automatic door
Specifications
- Dimensions, each sensor
- 1.76 × 5.25 × 1.10 in
- Weight, each sensor
- 0.88 lb · 0.40 kg
- Colors
- Black · Light grey
- Counting
- Bidirectional IR beam, one person at a time
- Accuracy
- Up to 98%, one person at a time walking normally
- Maximum entrance width
- Up to 15 ft
- Mounting height
- 54 in adults · 24 in adults and children
- Power
- 8 × AA alkaline, pre-installed
- Battery life
- Typically 6 to 9 months
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, WPA / WPA2
- Offline memory
- Up to 24 days of counts
- Reporting granularity
- Hourly · 15 min on paid plans
- In the box
- 2 sensors, 2 brackets, 8 batteries, pin tool
- Certifications
- FCC · IC · CE · RoHS · WEEE
- Origin
- Made in Canada
Loved by the people who count on it every day.
“I recently added this to my retail store and it’s been performing so well! Super easy to use and exactly what I needed. The support team is amazing — quick, friendly, and always ready to help.”Amazon“I love our SMS Pearl counter. I use the data to see if we are converting guests into paying customers at an acceptable rate… I use the numbers to help me provide staffing at the right times each week, and to see if our events and promotions are working on getting more people in the door.”Google“We installed the SMS Storetraffic Pearl people counter in the museum, and it has been a key tool for obtaining accurate data on visitor flow. Installation was simple thanks to its wireless system.”Amazon
“The Arts Council was previously manually counting people as they came into the building, which led to inaccurate data… Since installing the PEARL people counter we’ve been getting much more accurate information which helps us make decisions in regard to staffing and programs.”Google“Our Sedona Visitor Center is one of the busiest in the state… we needed to replace our outdated system. The team at Pearl People Counter and SMS Store Traffic offer us prompt, professional support. Their tech support and customer success staff are absolutely amazing!”Amazon
Common questions about PEARL People Counter
How does a wireless door counter work?
A wireless door counter like PEARL uses two battery-powered sensors that face each other across an entrance. When someone crosses the invisible infrared beams between them, PEARL records the crossing and its direction. It counts one person at a time and sends the data over Wi-Fi. Unlike a mechanical door swing counter, which counts how often the door opens, PEARL counts the people who cross the beam, in both directions.
How much does a wireless people counter cost?
PEARL costs USD $499.95 for the pair of sensors that covers one entrance, including free express shipping in the United States and Canada, a 2-year warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The SMS Storetraffic mobile app is included and supported at no additional cost, giving your team day-to-day visibility on every entrance you monitor.
Is a monthly subscription required to use PEARL?
No. Some people counters require a paid software subscription before any data is available. PEARL does not: the pair of sensors that covers one entrance is a one-time purchase, and it works with the free SMS Storetraffic mobile app, including when you connect several pairs to the same account to cover multiple entrances or locations.
Does a people counter need wiring or professional installation?
Not if it is wireless. The PEARL people counter runs on AA batteries, reports over Wi-Fi, and mounts with peel-and-stick tape, so there is no cable to run and no appointment to book. The SMS Storetraffic app walks you through setup. Ceiling-mounted and camera-based counters typically require Power over Ethernet or a nearby outlet, followed by calibration after installation.
How accurate is the PEARL people counter?
PEARL counts with up to 98% accuracy when people cross the beam one at a time, which is why it suits single and double-door entrances, corridors and mall entrances with low to medium flow. Mounting height and a clear line of sight between the sensors both affect the count, and the included instructions cover them. PEARL will blink green (IN) or red (OUT) for every count registered, so it's easy to trust. For wider or busier entrances where people walk through side by side, the ceiling-mounted 3D Scope II LC is the better fit.
Can you count foot traffic without a camera?
Yes. Beam-based people counters measure foot traffic without a camera or any video analysis. PEARL doesn’t capture images, faces or video. It records a count and direction when someone crosses the beam. Nothing to store, and nothing to explain to staff.
2-Year Warranty + Express replacement service
30-Day Money-back guarantee
Free mobile app + Data anywhere, anytime
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in US & Canada
Start measuring your foot traffic
PEARL ships as two sensors that cover one entrance, installs without wiring, and works with the free SMS Storetraffic app at no monthly cost.