Scout Alarm Inks Strategic Partnership With Stanley Black & Decker
Stanley Black & Decker will deploy Scout Alarm’s software and hardware across its own business divisions worldwide, under a new agreement between the companies.
Stanley Black & Decker will deploy Scout Alarm’s software and hardware across its own business divisions worldwide, under a new agreement between the companies.
The direct-to-consumer division of Brinks Home Security accounted for 38.3% of new customers generated in Q2, helped by the company’s partnership with Nest.
The 2,300-square-foot store provides customers the ability to demo and experience the protection and convenience of security and smart home solutions.
Consumers can purchase the self-installed system and Alexa speaker at Lowe’s, Best Buy and Home Depot, as well as on Amazon and on Honeywell’s online store.
Telus SmartHome Security and Telus Secure Business will serve customers in western Canada, following the company’s purchase of AlarmForce accounts.
The Federal Circuit confirmed a ruling by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board that invalidated claims in a Vivint patent on a method for remotely controlling smart home devices.
Products from Resideo will go to market under the Honeywell Home brand, while ADI will remain a standalone distribution business of Resideo’s portfolio.
Sonos first filed to go public two weeks ago, announcing that it plans to list shares on Nasdaq under the symbol SONO.
LifeShield’s home security system is now compatiable with Z-Wave-certified devices and can be controlled using Amazon Alexa voice commands.
The move comes as Google looks to more easily integrate some of its machine learning technology and artificial intelligence into Nest products.