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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: Alexa Voice Unlocking Skill Comes to Schlage Smart Locks

Alexa Voice Unlocking Skill Comes to Schlage Smart Locks

The integration allows for Amazon Alexa users to use the Alexa app to enable or disable new voice unlock functionality for their Schlage Sense and Connect locks.

Read: Residential Alarm Monitoring Market in Americas to Approach $14B in 2018

Residential Alarm Monitoring Market in Americas to Approach $14B in 2018

Multiple-system operators (MSOs) held about 6% of professional monitored-security accounts in 2017, but are forecast to account for nearly 14% of the market in 2022, according to IHS Markit.

Read: Alarm.com Q1 Earnings Beats Estimates by 7 Cents EPS

Alarm.com Q1 Earnings Beats Estimates by 7 Cents EPS

For the full year, Alarm.com said total revenue is expected to be in the range of $381.5 million to $383.5 million, which includes anticipated hardware and other revenue in the range of $97.5 million to $99 million.

Read: Installations and No Monthly Fees – Amazon’s Answer to Home Security

Installations and No Monthly Fees – Amazon’s Answer to Home Security

While the home security industry has long been dominated by traditional security provider giants, DIY products and the ability to monitor security-related smart home devices are undercutting large security provider’s business models.

Read: Honeywell’s New Security and Smart Home Solution Will Meld Its Current Platforms

Honeywell’s New Security and Smart Home Solution Will Meld Its Current Platforms

Honeywell’s next gen residential platform gives consumers DIY-level customization backed by professional security dealers.

Read: Amazon Quietly Launches Home Security Services Portal

Amazon Quietly Launches Home Security Services Portal

The new offering has five tiers that sell for a flat fee — read: no monthly contracts — which include equipment and in-person installation from Amazon consultants.

Read: COPS’ Prez Talks Tech Changes, Cyber Challenges

COPS’ Prez Talks Tech Changes, Cyber Challenges

Jim McMullen explains how COPS Monitoring is helping its security dealer partners keep abreast, and ahead, of the technology curve.

Read: Is Professional Installation a Barrier to Smart Home Adoption?

Is Professional Installation a Barrier to Smart Home Adoption?

A consumer audience segmentation study by Kwikset reveals whether or not professional installation has an effect on purchasing decisions.

Read: PSA-TEC State of the Industry Panel Confronts Security Market Dynamics

PSA-TEC State of the Industry Panel Confronts Security Market Dynamics

PSA Security’s Bill Bozeman moderated a captivating dialogue with industry leaders, covering a range of market trends and challenges facing security and A/V integrators.

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