Yes. AIVS owners use a dashboard on their phone that shows revenue, device status and inventory levels for every machine they own, so they can see what a machine took today and restock before a customer finds an empty slot. AIVS does not publish earnings figures.
What does a vending machine dashboard show?
The AIVS owner dashboard shows revenue, device status and inventory levels for every machine you own. AIVS describes it as real-time sales and inventory on your phone. AIVS also says it monitors inventory and can prompt a restock, as described on the support and maintenance page.
Why does remote monitoring matter for an owner?
A self-service machine has no staff beside it, so the dashboard is how you know what is happening. AIVS puts the owner's time into three jobs: finding the location, checking the sales dashboard and restocking. Checking from your phone means a trip to the machine is for restocking, not for finding out whether it sold anything. See whether you can run a vending machine business part-time.
What can a dashboard not do?
- It does not restock the machine. Someone still has to refill it, and for AI Printbox you top up phone case stock bought from AIVS at cost price.
- It does not guarantee sales. AIVS does not publish earnings figures, so ask for real usage numbers from comparable sites before you buy.
- It does not choose your location. You find and secure the site, and AIVS can help with site sourcing.
What should you ask before you buy a machine?
- Which figures does the dashboard show: sales, machine status, stock levels?
- Does it cover every machine if you own more than one?
- Who is told when stock runs low or the machine has a fault?
- What does the monthly support plan (from S$99) cover? AIVS lists maintenance and repairs, system support and 24/7 technical help.
- How does payment reach you? See how cashless vending machines work.
For the wider checklist, read the risks of a vending machine business and what maintenance a vending machine needs each week. To see the dashboard plan, visit own a vending machine.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check my vending machine sales from my phone?
Yes. The AIVS owner dashboard shows revenue, device status and inventory levels for every machine you own, on your phone.
Does remote monitoring mean I never visit the machine?
No. The dashboard shows what is happening, but someone still restocks the machine. AIVS owners check the dashboard and restock as needed.
Does AIVS publish how much a machine earns?
No. AIVS does not publish earnings figures. Ask AIVS for real usage numbers from comparable sites before you buy.
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