Napco iSecure Fuels Fast, Easy Path to Security and Smart Home RMR
Launched at ISC West, Napco bills its iSecure series of dual-path alarm and smart home systems as “the first complete cellular alarm systems under $99 net.”
NAPCO's new iSecure series of dual-path (cellular/IP) security and home-automation systems are affordable, easy to program and ripe for RMR.
LAS VEGAS — Napco (Nasdaq: NSSC) leveraged ISC West 2019 as a springboard to unveil its most affordable home automation system and SHaaS (smart home as a service) option ever.
The new iSecure series of “all-inclusive” systems starts at less than $100 for a complete UL-listed dual-path (cellular/IP) security hub, two door-window sensors, one PIR and an LCD keypad.
“iSecure guarantees the lowest equipment cost and professional installation in under an hour,” the company claims, touting the series as “the first complete cellular alarm systems under $99 net” (with “net” considering dealer incentives).
While many competitors crank out touchscreen-based self-contained systems that mount near the doorway, Napco continues to separate the central controller from the user interfaces. The result is a hub that can go anywhere – In fact Napco calls it the Go-Anywhere Hub – positioned for the best signal reception and smash prevention.
Keypads, then, can be mounted in the most convenient locations – near doors, by the bed or on kitchen counters, for example – without regard to peripherals or wireless services.
In the self-contained touchscreen systems, the “keypad” is embedded in the central controller, and would typically be mounted at the front door. That location, however, is rarely in a central location to communicate with all sensors and other peripherals, not to mention the Wi-Fi network and cellular services.
iSecure Options, Including Video and Z-Wave Home Automation
Napco currently offers three options for the iSecure Kits, all of which include the Go-Anywhere Hub and an app for interactive security and alarm notifications. View slideshow for prices.
The basic kit (KIT 1), featuring an LCD keypad, provides only security features, not home home automation.
KIT 2 includes a 4.3-inch touchscreen interface with built-in Z-Wave communications for home automation.
KIT 3 provides a 7-inch touchscreen, plus Z-Wave and video capabilities for watching live camera feeds from the touchscreen itself.
Napco’s iSecure won a Most Valuable Products award for home controls at this year’s SAMMYs prior to ISC West. View more product details, pricing and peripherals in the slideshow.
(This article first appeared on SSI sister publication CEPro.com.)
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Julie Jacobson
Julie Jacobson, recipient of the 2014 CEA TechHome Leadership Award, is co-founder of EH Publishing, producer of CE Pro, Electronic House, Commercial Integrator, Security Sales and other leading technology publications. She currently spends most of her time writing for CE Pro in the areas of home automation, security, networked A/V and the business of home systems integration.
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