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Read: ADT’s DIY Play for LifeShield: Why Analysts Are Bullish on the Deal

ADT’s DIY Play for LifeShield: Why Analysts Are Bullish on the Deal

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.

Read: Smart Home, Safety and Security Highlights at CES 2019

Smart Home, Safety and Security Highlights at CES 2019

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.

Read: Residential Security Revenues to Grow 2% Annually, Says Parks Associates

Residential Security Revenues to Grow 2% Annually, Says Parks Associates

Though residential growth is adequate, it is not as robust as industry players would hope due to the increased popularity of DIY security systems.

Read: 2018 Residential Security Market Report: Home Monitoring Fees, DIY on Upswing

2018 Residential Security Market Report: Home Monitoring Fees, DIY on Upswing

The 2018 Residential Security Dealer Survey shows security pros face sharing smart home market spoils with wholesale monitoring providers, DIY and other competitors.

Read: Smart Home Gear Key to Driving RMR for Security Dealers, Reports Says

Smart Home Gear Key to Driving RMR for Security Dealers, Reports Says

Cybersecurity services, video verification and PERS are a clear path to generating incremental RMR, a new report by Parks Associates finds.

Read: Smart Home Products: Impact on the Home Security Industry

Smart Home Products: Impact on the Home Security Industry

Understanding smart home product purchase patterns can help security dealers incorporate additional products and services, increasing revenue opportunities.

Read: Study: 12% of Smart Home Households Leave Technical Problems Unresolved

Study: 12% of Smart Home Households Leave Technical Problems Unresolved

A Parks Associates study reveals unresolved technical problems with smart home devices have gone up 240% in the past three years.

Read: 6 Million Smart Plugs Will Be Sold in the U.S. in 2023, Report Says

6 Million Smart Plugs Will Be Sold in the U.S. in 2023, Report Says

Smart plugs, which can be controlled by an app, allows users to turn on and off appliances that plug into a standard wall socket.

Read: DIY Cameras Account for Majority of Smart Home IP Camera Sales in the U.S.

DIY Cameras Account for Majority of Smart Home IP Camera Sales in the U.S.

Parks Associates notes voice integration and the development of AI as it relates to image and sound recognition will drive the next generation of IP cameras.

Read: How Connected Health Services Can Provide Opportunities for Traditional Security Providers

How Connected Health Services Can Provide Opportunities for Traditional Security Providers

The home security and smart home spaces are well-positioned to include services that support independent living and caregiving for the aging generations.

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