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Read: ADT Partners With IFTTT for DIY Home Automation Channel

ADT Partners With IFTTT for DIY Home Automation Channel

Popular cloud-based home automation platform IFTTT is testing an ADT Pulse channel to engage customers with a DIY element.

Read: Can You Really Future-Proof an IP Network?

Can You Really Future-Proof an IP Network?

Learn certain things you can do to optimize a home or small-business network today for new developments – like IoT, hacker bots, cloud services and 4K – tomorrow.

Read: Control4 Acquires Card Access’ Home Automation Biz

Control4 Acquires Card Access’ Home Automation Biz

The deal allows Control4 to take over manufacturing, technical support and sales of Card Access’ ZigBee devices.

Read: Wink, Home Depot Aim to ‘Take Confusion Out’ of Home Automation

Wink, Home Depot Aim to ‘Take Confusion Out’ of Home Automation

Wink’s 24/7 tech support, product packaging, device discovery, real-time diagnostics expected to drive home automation sales; works with Android Wear.

Read: Staples Connect Hub Slashed to $49; Newer Model Adds Bluetooth, ZigBee

Staples Connect Hub Slashed to $49; Newer Model Adds Bluetooth, ZigBee

The original $99 Staples Connect home automation hub by Linksys drops to $49, with a new $79 option from D-Link coming with ZigBee and Bluetooth; Windows 8 and Samsung TV apps added to platform.

Read: A Look at Monoprice’s New Z-Wave Line

A Look at Monoprice’s New Z-Wave Line

Monoprice has launched a new line of affordable Z-Wave home automation prdoucts, including an electronic door lock.

Read: Analyzing Nest’s $555M Acquisition of Dropcam

Analyzing Nest’s $555M Acquisition of Dropcam

Nest has announced that it will acquire Dropcam for $555 million and hints at a hardwired security device.

Read: Microsoft Partners With Insteon for Home Automation Offering

Microsoft Partners With Insteon for Home Automation Offering

Microsoft has selected Insteon smart home devices and RF/powerline technology to help the firm enter the connected home market.

Read: Honeywell Unveils Lynx Touch 5200 and 7000 Security/Home Automation Panels

Honeywell Unveils Lynx Touch 5200 and 7000 Security/Home Automation Panels

Honeywell’s new Lynx Touch 5200 and 7000 self-contained security/home automation systems offer Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, 4G technology and features video streaming, flash updates and more.

Read: 2Gig’s GC3 Security System Combines Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB Technology

2Gig’s GC3 Security System Combines Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB Technology

2Gig by Linear’s new “Internet of Things” offering – the GC3 self-contained security/home automation system – features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and user-swappable cell radios.

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