PIM for smart home and connected devices
PIM software for smart home and security brands
ePIM PXM comes with a ready-made Smart Home data model: 3 categories, 16 product types and the fields the law and the marketplaces ask for. Load your range, let AI fill the gaps, and publish complete, compliant products.
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Ready on day one
The Smart Home categories are already built
Every category is mapped to the GS1 GPC standard, Google’s product taxonomy and ECLASS, so your data fits retailer and marketplace feeds from the start.
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Compliance built in
Fields the law and the marketplaces ask for
A sample of the required fields in the Smart Home schema. Each one records which regulation or marketplace requires it, so nothing is missed when a product goes live.
| Field | Group | Requirement | Required by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relevant connectable product under PSTI | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | PSTI Act 2022 Part 1 + SI 2023/1007 |
| Defined support period (minimum security update period) | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | SI 2023/1007 Sch 1 para 3; Sch 4 SoC content |
| Security issue reporting contact (vulnerability disclosure) | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | SI 2023/1007 Sch 1 para 2 |
| PSTI statement of compliance (document) | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | PSTI Act ss.15/22 + SI 2023/1007 reg 7 / Sch 4 |
| Operating frequency band(s) | Connectivity | Legal mandatory | Radio Equipment Regs 2017 reg 13(2)(a) (GB+NI); RED 2014/53/EU Art 10(8) |
| Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted (per band) | Connectivity | Legal mandatory | Radio Equipment Regs 2017 reg 13(2)(b); RED Art 10(8)(b) |
| (Simplified) declaration of conformity / full DoC URL | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | Radio Equipment Regs 2017 reg 10, 13(3); RED Art 10(9) |
| EU RED Art 3(3)(d)(e)(f) cybersecurity applicable | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 (EU/NI) |
| Connected light source | Connectivity | Legal mandatory | Fiche 2019/2015 |
| Networked standby power | Energy | Legal mandatory | Fiche 2019/2015 (connected light sources) |
Regulations covered
| Regulation | Applies |
|---|---|
| Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 + Security Requirements Regulations 2023 | UK |
| Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 / Radio Equipment Directive | UK|EU|NI |
| RED delegated cybersecurity | EU|NI |
| Light sources labelling | UK|EU|NI |
| Energy labelling framework (assimilated) + Energy Information Regulations 2011 | UK |
| EU energy labelling + EPREL | EU|NI |
| Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 | UK |
| UKCA / CE marking (Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regs 2016, EMC Regs 2016) | UK |
| Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008 | UK |
| EU Batteries Regulation | EU|NI |
Marketplace specs checked
Channel readiness scores in ePIM PXM show which products are missing what each channel needs, before a listing is rejected.
How ePIM PXM helps
From supplier file to live listing, without the retyping
- OnboardImport supplier spreadsheets; AI maps the columns onto the Smart Home schema.
- EnrichAI writes descriptions and pulls specs from datasheets. Your team approves.
- CheckSee every gap against the law, Google, Amazon and your own channels.
- PublishPush to WooCommerce, export feeds, and compare live listings with your data.
Questions
PIM for smart home and connected devices: questions
Is ePIM PXM a good PIM for smart home and connected devices?
Yes. ePIM PXM includes a ready-made Smart Home schema with 16 product types, the legal and marketplace fields for the market, and category mapping to GS1 GPC, Google product taxonomy and ECLASS, so you start with a proven data model.
Which regulations does the Smart Home schema cover?
The schema includes fields for Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008, EU Batteries Regulation, EU energy labelling + EPREL, Energy labelling framework (assimilated) + Energy Information Regulations 2011 and more. Each legal field cites the regulation it comes from.
Can I change the Smart Home schema?
Yes. The library schema is copied into your account, then you can add, remove or rename fields in Schema Studio. Your changes never affect other customers.