Consumer expectations regarding the standard features of security solutions are shifting. Leverage this opportunity to attract new customers, as well as prevent loss of current subscribers.
Parks Associates finds preference for self-installed systems is growing among broadband households that are planning to buy a security system.
SSI’s 2019 Home Automation Deep Dive, conducted in partnership with Parks Associates, reveals dealers are finding 10% growth in the home, helped in part by smart devices.
According to Parks Associates, 79% of US broadband households are concerned about data security or privacy issues when it comes to smart home technology.
Analysts and IoT executives addressed the connected health market, DIY solutions, new techologies and more at CONNECTIONS 2019.
New research by Parks Associates finds consumers still prefer professionally installed home security systems, but DIY continues to experience growth.
There is a growing opportunity open for security integrators to address the support needs of connected consumers and their smart home devices.
Although the acquisition is not expected to move the revenue needle in the short term, industry insiders say ADT is wise to broaden its DIY portfolio.
Though not always RMR-friendly, smart home products can deliver peace-of-mind through connectivity, and in turn help the security industry expand and attract new consumers.
Though residential growth is adequate, it is not as robust as industry players would hope due to the increased popularity of DIY security systems.
This next installment of the SSI Industry Hall of Fame Webcast Series features Jim Henry, executive vice president of corporate development for Securitas Electronic Security.
The new IEEE 802.3bt standard increases the maximum PoE power available mainly by utilizing all four pairs of the structured wiring.
