Automation

Read: It’s Official: Comcast, Alarm.com Acquire Business Units of Icontrol

It’s Official: Comcast, Alarm.com Acquire Business Units of Icontrol

Comcast and Xfinity Home acquired Icontrol’s Converge software platform; Alarm.com purchased its Connect and Piper home automation technologies.

Read: Nest Announces Time of Savings to Help Lower Energy Costs

Nest Announces Time of Savings to Help Lower Energy Costs

Time of Savings helps customers use less electricity when energy prices are most expensive.

Read: Comcast Pairs With ‘Pets’ Movie to Showcase Xfinity Home Security System

Comcast Pairs With ‘Pets’ Movie to Showcase Xfinity Home Security System

The media company is using this marketing campaign to teach people the benefits of smart homes.

Read: Smart Home Features Come Standard in New, High-Tech Orlando Community

Smart Home Features Come Standard in New, High-Tech Orlando Community

Lennar Corp., the second-largest homebuilder in the U.S., is bringing wall-to-wall connectivity to all homes in this new community of modern homes.

Read: August Home’s Doorbell Cam to Support Apple HomeKit

August Home’s Doorbell Cam to Support Apple HomeKit

The smart home device provider’s smart lock already supports HomeKit. The doorbell cam will also support Siri voice commands.

Read: Nest Reportedly ‘Not for Sale’; Company to Release Outdoor Security Camera

Nest Reportedly ‘Not for Sale’; Company to Release Outdoor Security Camera

The Verge obtained a letter from new Nest CEO Marwan Fawaz to employees that outlines the company’s direction going forward.

Read: Wireless Home Security Systems on the Rise, Parks Associates Says

Wireless Home Security Systems on the Rise, Parks Associates Says

Parks Associates published a research report showing increasing adoption of smart home devices.

Read: Why Kwikset Electronic Deadbolt Locks Will Have You Ditching Your House Key

Why Kwikset Electronic Deadbolt Locks Will Have You Ditching Your House Key

SSI’s test found the SmartCode 916 and Signature Series Deadbolt to be extremely reliable.

Read: Monitronics Adds Alexa Skill for Amazon Echo to Smart Home Offering

Monitronics Adds Alexa Skill for Amazon Echo to Smart Home Offering

The device adds hands-free convenience of voice commands for home automation tasks.

Read: Comcast Hopes to ‘Disrupt the Home Security Market’ With Xfinity Home

Comcast Hopes to ‘Disrupt the Home Security Market’ With Xfinity Home

Comcast’s smart home platform already has third-party integrations with Nest, Lutron and others.

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