Julie Jacobson's Latest Posts

Read: Control4 Buys Ihiji to Build Top Connected Home Management Platform

Control4 Buys Ihiji to Build Top Connected Home Management Platform

The deal will allow Control4 to combine two industry-leading network and device management solutions into one unified service platform.

Read: 10 Reasons Smart Home Devices Will Be Everywhere in 2018

10 Reasons Smart Home Devices Will Be Everywhere in 2018

As smart home products go mainstream and the IoT becomes more convoluted, you can expect to see a rise in the demand of professional installations.

Read: Hacked! Why Home Security Camera Installs Should Be Left to Pros

Hacked! Why Home Security Camera Installs Should Be Left to Pros

When selling video surveillance systems to would-be DIYs, remind customers about all the cybersecurity hacks out there, especially through IP cameras.

Read: Ring Refunds ‘Protect’ Pre-orders Due to ADT Lawsuit

Ring Refunds ‘Protect’ Pre-orders Due to ADT Lawsuit

The ADT lawsuit claims the Ring Protect security and home automation system uses stolen IP from Zonoff, ADT’s development partner.

Read: Security & Home Automation: 3 Major Trends You Need to Know

Security & Home Automation: 3 Major Trends You Need to Know

Discover the latest in security and home automation, including insurtech, closed vs. open ecosystems and cloud vs. local communications.

Read: How Nest Secure Could Potentially Affect Thread, Weave & Insurance Companies

How Nest Secure Could Potentially Affect Thread, Weave & Insurance Companies

Nest Secure, a new UL-listed DIY security and home automation system with professional monitoring by MONI, can have major implications for IoT protocols.

Read: Ring DIY Security System Sales Halted by ADT Lawsuit

Ring DIY Security System Sales Halted by ADT Lawsuit

A judge has temporarily enjoined Ring from selling its new Ring Protect security and home automation, suggesting the the company stole intellectual property from Zonoff that rightfully belonged to ADT.

Read: Let’s Guess What’s Inside Honeywell’s Upcoming DIY Security System

Let’s Guess What’s Inside Honeywell’s Upcoming DIY Security System

Smart home pro Julie Jacobson predicts Honeywell’s DIY security system will utilize Z-Wave for home automation, Total Connect for SHaaS (smart home as a service) and more.

Read: Z-Wave’s New ‘SmartStart’ Feature Simplifies Smart Home Setup

Z-Wave’s New ‘SmartStart’ Feature Simplifies Smart Home Setup

Z-Wave SmartStart enables the pre-configuration of devices to a network before they reach the home, reducing installation time and maximizing ROI for installers.

Read: Ring Launches DIY Security System With Optional Monitoring

Ring Launches DIY Security System With Optional Monitoring

The Ring Protect DIY security and home automation system features ZigBee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, WiFi, cellular and no-contract professional alarm monitoring.

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