While the emergence of this new sector has caused some market erosion, it has also brought fresh benefits and opportunities to professional full-service installation and monitored service businesses.
Ecobee’s Complete Smart Security service will connect to local 911 agencies via RapidSOS to dispatch responders for break-ins and fires.
A researcher discovered that the Fortress S03 WiFi home security system is vulnerable to unauthenticated API access and RF replay attacks.
The home security market continues to grow as more pro providers offer DIY solutions and DIY brands add pro monitoring.
The evolution of software-driven video management, access control and alarm system technologies has resulted in new business use cases.
The industry is fast changing thanks to large market entrants, but that doesn’t mean the Davids can’t compete with DIY — and win big.
Mainstream consumer media like Gizmodo still don’t seem to realize that professional smart home installation is an option compared to DIY.
Parks Associates says the rise of interactive services and DIY installation have been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, lower prices and new smart home solutions.
SimpliSafe says it will use the funding to hire nearly 100 engineers this year across hardware, firmware, software and e-commerce.
Konnected says its alarm panel can turn any wired alarm system into a smart alarm. However, an independent forensic analysis shows it disregards security and life-safety standards and represents extreme danger to consumers.
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