Smart Vending for Events & Activations
The smart way to do sampling, capture data, and reward engagement with three dynamic modes: Q&A, Photo Booth, and Jackpot.
Designed and Made in the UK (by us)
What is Smart Vending?
Unlike the vending machines you’re used to, ours are completely non-transactional, no coins or cards, just engagement. Guests complete an on-screen brand experience before the machine rewards them with a free sample, gift, or prize.
Designed and built right here in the UK by our in-house tech team, both the hardware and software are made to be as versatile as possible. We can tailor the on-screen experience to almost anything you can imagine, from question-based product matching, to AI-powered photo and video experiences to retro-style arcade games and prize giveaways.
Trusted By
Solid Steel Design
Built to be indestructible. Designed to turn your brand into the focal point of any event.
49” 4k Touch Screen
A stunning, ultra-responsive touch screen that makes every interaction beautiful and displays your brand in brilliant detail.
Large Capacity
Engineered for high-traffic events. More products, less restocking, maximum impact.
Patented Multi-Vend System
Our machines can hold and dispense multiple products, allowing you to showcase a full range in one activation.
AI Photo Booth Onboard
Industry-leading AI photo technology, now built into the vending machine experience.
Technician/Event Host
Every machine comes with a dedicated expert on site, ensuring everything runs flawlessly from start to finish.
Explore Our Smart Vending Modes
1. Q&A Mode
Guests answer a series of custom questions about your product, brand, or event directly on the touchscreen. Our Smart Vending machine then dispenses a product or sample perfectly matched to your guest’s responses.
This format is ideal for data capture, product matching, and educating guests about your offering, helping to build brand awareness and loyalty, making every interaction feel personal.
2. Photo & Video Mode
Designed to maximise UGC and social reach, Photobooth mode combines the fun of photo and video capture with the excitement of product sampling. Guests snap a picture or record a short video and then share it on social media by scanning a QR Code.
There’s no better way of incentivising participation and social sharing than the promise of a free sample or gift.
Now with AI Photo Booth 3.0 built-in.
3. Jackpot Mode
Guests play a simple on-screen game, a classic fruit machine–style game or Spin the Wheel, and the outcome determines which prize they receive.
This mode creates real energy and excitement while giving you full control over prize frequency. Not every guest needs to win the top-tier prize for the experience to feel exciting, memorable, and share-worthy.
However, we’re by no means limited to these modes; the software behind our Smart Vending machines is incredibly versatile, enabling us to create virtually any vending experience you can imagine, and we’ve designed our machines to integrate with all of our other technologies seamlessly, so if you have an out-there idea you’d like to explore, hit us with it!
Follow the Light!
Still not convinced? We can now add our brandable light box to the top of your vending machine so your brand gets even more attention!
Frequently Asked Questions
Smart Vending MachineQuick answers to questions you may have. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Request full documentation for Smart Vending.
What is a Smart Vending Machine?
Smart Vending Machines are Noonah’s solution for distributing products, samples, or prizes at brand activations and events. Unlike traditional vending machines, they don’t take payment — the focus is on delivering a fun, branded experience that engages your guests.
What makes Smart Vending Machines different from conventional vending machines?
Smart Vending goes beyond traditional vending by transforming it into a brand experience. Unlike conventional machines, Smart Vending focuses on offering an engaging experience through our various vending modes, making it perfect for product launches, giveaways, and brand events.
How are Smart Vending Machines tailored to brand activations and product launches?
Our machines are designed to be non-transactional, focusing on dispensing free samples as part of brand activations or product launches. We tailor every aspect of the user journey to your specifications, integrating questions, messaging, photo capture, games, and more to enhance the brand experience.
Can you build additional features into a Smart Vending Machine?
We specialise in building custom tech for the world’s biggest brands and event organisers – so yes, we can build almost anything into your Smart Vending Machine.
However, to give our clients a helpful starting point, we offer three core experience modes:
Q&A Mode
Ask users a series of questions to match them with the most suitable product or sample. All data can be captured and integrated into your CRM for follow-up or insights.
Photo & Video Mode
Turn your vending moment into a content moment. Capture photos and videos as part of the experience, perfect for driving UGC and social sharing – now with AI Photo Booth built-in!
Jackpot Mode
Add a layer of gamification. Guests can ‘spin’, ‘play’, or ‘try their luck’ to win a prize. Ideal when you want to create excitement without giving a reward to every participant.
Can Smart Vending Machines capture photos or videos for social media sharing?
Yes, our machines can be equipped with Photo Booth technology, allowing them to capture photos or videos as part of user-generated content (UGC) initiatives. These photos or videos are optimized for platforms like TikTok and can be instantly shared to any social media platform installed on the user’s phone.
What types of events are Smart Vending Machines suitable for?
Smart Vending Machines are perfect for any event where you want to distribute products – whether it’s a large-scale sampling campaign, a prize giveaway, or a branded pop-up store. They’re ideal for driving engagement and rewarding guests with instant, tangible experiences.
While our machines don’t take payment directly, they can be configured to activate only after an in-store product purchase or a specific action has been completed.
How can Smart Vending Machines benefit e-commerce brands?
Smart Vending Machines offer e-commerce brands a high-street presence, allowing them to engage with customers in physical locations. For example, our collaboration with ASOS involved deploying vending machines across various UK cities to promote their latest cosmetics line, attracting new clientele and gathering valuable data for future marketing efforts.
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