Automation

Read: How to Get More More Residential Security Business With A/V, Automation

How to Get More More Residential Security Business With A/V, Automation

By “owning the home,” security pros can be a one-stop shop for customers looking for security, A/V and other connected services.

Read: Top 10 Security Stories From May 2018

Top 10 Security Stories From May 2018

The most popular security news, articles and events you may have missed from the month of May on SSI online.

Read: Why Innovation Is Key to Keeping Pace With Rise of Subscription Models

Why Innovation Is Key to Keeping Pace With Rise of Subscription Models

A new report by Imperial Capital’s Saliq Khan, based on a conversation with ADT’s vice president of emerging markets strategy, considers the rise of subscription models for smart objects and connected devices in homes.

Read: Amazon Awarded Patent to Send ZigBee IoT Signals Over Power Cable

Amazon Awarded Patent to Send ZigBee IoT Signals Over Power Cable

The Amazon patent would make it possible to integrate WiFi cameras with ZigBee door locks by running home automation data over power cable.

Read: Honeywell Releases Home App for Smart Devices, Launches Membership Plans

Honeywell Releases Home App for Smart Devices, Launches Membership Plans

Honeywell built the new Home app from the ground up to replace the Lyric app. It also added paid membership plans for its WiFi security cameras.

Read: Could GDPR Privacy Rules Hamper Smart Home AI?

Could GDPR Privacy Rules Hamper Smart Home AI?

The GDPR may cause serious problems for businesses, including higher AI costs, practical limitations and legal risks, industry analysts say.

Read: Comcast Accidentally Leaks Xfinity Customer Data on Website

Comcast Accidentally Leaks Xfinity Customer Data on Website

A bug on Xfinity’s router setup webpage let anyone with access to a customer’s account ID and house or apartment number change the network’s WiFi name and password.

Read: Global Smart Home Revenues to Exceed $45B by 2023, Report Says

Global Smart Home Revenues to Exceed $45B by 2023, Report Says

Juniper Research forecasts open ecosystems will rapidly accelerate growth, reaching 1 billion automation and monitoring devices by 2023, up from 176 million in 2018, leading to benefits for both consumers and vendors.

Read: Are Pro Security Companies on Amazon’s Shopping List?

Are Pro Security Companies on Amazon’s Shopping List?

Buying an alarm company such as Brink’s or Vivint would give Amazon an army of techs to sell more security and home automation gear and reduce the cost of truck rolls by saturating the market.

Read: Nortek Security & Control Moves Into New Corporate HQ

Nortek Security & Control Moves Into New Corporate HQ

Located near San Diego, the new digs include a large engineering lab with a wide range of test and development capabilities, featuring wireless communication, video processing and sound management.

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