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Connected Payment System for Self-Service Laundries

Shared laundries are evolving with the times. Say goodbye to complicated, insecure coin-operated systems—welcome digital solutions that simplify life for everyone. Whether you manage an apartment building, guesthouse, or professional laundromat, switching to connected payments transforms your daily operations and your users’ experience.

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Connected Payment System for Self-Service Laundries

Smart central unit for contactless payment and management of residential and commercial laundries

How the Smart Laundry Payment System Works

Our connected laundry payment terminal completely modernizes how you manage shared washing machines and dryers. Replace outdated mechanical coin acceptors with a secure, energy-efficient, and remotely manageable digital solution.

Connected laundry payment system – functional diagram

Step 1: Personal QR Code Authentication

Each user receives a unique QR code (on their smartphone or a laminated card). They simply scan it using the terminal’s reader.

Step 2: Real-Time Verification and Control

The system instantly verifies (via a secure internet connection) the code’s validity, available credits, and access rights. Full verification takes less than 2 seconds.

Step 3: Clear Display of Balance and Pricing

The terminal’s LCD screen clearly shows the user’s available balance in credits or euros, remaining cycles, and pricing for each machine type (wash, dry, special programs).

Step 4: Machine Selection via Touch Interface

On the intuitive touchscreen, the user selects the desired machine (e.g., Washer #5, Dryer #3). The system automatically reserves it.

Step 5: Credit Deduction and Automatic Start

The terminal deducts the cycle cost from the user’s balance and sends a start signal to the machine via an intelligent relay. Power is only supplied for the cycle duration, then automatically cut off.

Complete, Centralized Web Administration Interface

Web admin interface for connected self-service laundry

Centralized User and Access Management

From your secure admin dashboard (accessible from computer, tablet, or smartphone), create and manage all users: residents, tenants, or customers. Assign monthly credits, quotas, or prepaid accounts. Restrict access to specific time windows if needed.

Real-Time Financial Tracking and Automated Accounting

Monitor in real time revenue generated per machine, occupancy rates, and daily, weekly, or monthly turnover. Export data for accounting. Automatically generate invoices for professional users (condos, guesthouses).

Detailed History and Full Traceability

Access a complete, timestamped log of all usage: who used which machine, when, for how long, and at what cost. This data is essential for optimizing your fleet, planning maintenance, and analyzing peak usage times.

Tangible Benefits and Fast ROI

Reduced Operating and Energy Costs

Our system automatically cuts power to idle machines, significantly reducing electricity consumption.

Elimination of Fraud and Cash Loss

No more jammed coins, forced coin boxes, or tampering. The 100% digital, traceable system eliminates all fraud. Every euro spent is recorded and secured.

Universal Compatibility and Simple Installation

Our control unit installs between the wall socket and any standard washing machine or dryer (230V). No machine modification is required. Installation by an electrician takes less than one hour per machine.

Predictive Maintenance and Smart Alerts

The system analyzes cycles and detects anomalies (e.g., unusually long cycle, overconsumption). You’ll receive email or SMS alerts for suspicious malfunctions, enabling intervention before total failure.

Full Pricing Flexibility

Adjust pricing anytime from the web interface: differentiated rates by time (off-peak/peak), machine type, or program (eco wash, long cycle). Adapt your offer without technical intervention.

Target Applications and Customers

Residential Buildings, Condos, and Apartment Complexes

Fairly manage shared laundry rooms. Each household pays exactly for their usage. No more advance payments or cash handling by property managers. Option to include credit costs in common charges.

Hotels, Campgrounds, Tourist Residences, and Guesthouses

Offer a self-service laundry to guests, automatically billed. Integrate credit purchases into your reservation system or offer “stay” packages.

Student Dormitories and Housing

Simplify management of high turnover: create or delete accounts in seconds. Manage semester-based packages tailored to student life.

Professional Laundromats

For professionals, our solution provides maximum reliability, drastically reduces coin mechanism maintenance, and enables centralized multi-location management.

Businesses and Public Institutions

Provide staff with laundry access (e.g., for work uniforms) with controlled access and cost tracking by department.

System Integration and Scalability

Online Payment and Remote Top-Up

Users can recharge credits 24/7 via a dedicated web portal or mobile app using credit card or bank transfer—no need for token dispensers or in-person meetings.

Multi-Site Management and Global Dashboard

If you manage several laundry rooms (multiple buildings, campgrounds), control them all from a single dashboard. Compare performance and centralize cash flow.

Why Replace Your Mechanical Coin Acceptor?

End of Vandalism and Recurring Breakdowns

A digital box with no cash (coins) holds no interest for thieves. No more mechanical parts to maintain or unjam. Lifespan is multiplied.

Adaptation to Modern Payment Habits

Newer generations no longer use coins. Our system aligns with contemporary habits (smartphones, contactless cards) and attracts a broader customer base.

Sustainability and Ecology

By reducing standby energy consumption and eliminating plastic tokens, our solution supports a strong CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) approach.

Our Support and Services

Lifee, expert in connected solutions for shared services, supports you from A to Z:

  1. Personalized audit and needs assessment of your current setup.
  2. Supply and installation by our certified partner technicians across France.
  3. Training on the admin interface and daily management.
  4. Responsive technical support by phone and remote assistance.
  5. Evolutive maintenance and included software updates.

Investment and Business Model

Several options are available:

  • Purchase the hardware with a 3-year warranty.
  • All-inclusive subscription (hardware, software, support) for a fixed monthly fee.
  • Rental with purchase option.

Return on investment typically occurs within 12 to 24 months, thanks to energy savings, fraud elimination, and increased revenue from flexible, modern pricing.

Conclusion: The Laundry of Tomorrow, Today

Our connected payment terminal isn’t just a technical upgrade—it’s a complete transformation of the economic model and user experience of shared laundries. It delivers transparency, fairness, savings, and total peace of mind for managers. By adopting this solution, you modernize your service, reduce your environmental footprint, optimize profitability, and offer users unmatched simplicity and flexibility.

Modernize Your Laundry with a Smart, Cost-Effective Solution

Want to eliminate coin acceptor issues, reduce operating costs, and offer a modern service to your residents or customers? Our Lifee expert team offers a free personalized assessment, a detailed quote, and a remote demo of our system. Contact us to evaluate your potential savings and plan your transition to smart laundry management.

Request a free demo and personalized quote for your connected laundry project.