Industry
Wayne Thorsen Appointed ADT Chief Business Officer
Thorsen to lead product, innovation and business development teams
home security
Product Spotlight
ADT Introduces ADT+ App For Self-Startup
Integrated ADT+ app and DIY self-setup solution unifies the collective ADT experiences, including with Google Nest devices
Research
Parks Associates Research Shows Nearly 40% Of US Internet Households Report Owning A Security Solution
Residential Security Tracker highlights current landscape of residential security market, including new trends and product announcements
Health
Arlo Safe Offers Safety And Security With One-Touch Emergency Response
Comprehensive Safety App and Safe Button Accessory Deliver 24/7 Access to Safety Experts and Emergency Personnel, Family Check-Ins, Automobile Crash Detection, and More
Product Spotlight
Swann Releases New AllSecure600 Series Wireless Security Kits
Security features include offline recording and free clip storage
Industry
ADT Makes Changes To Executive Leadership Team
Renowned security company ADT has announced two changes to its executive leadership team. Jeff Likosar, who has served for over five years as ADT’s...
Product Spotlight
ADT Now Sells, Installs, And Services More Google Nest Products
The new offerings are a result of a longstanding partnership between ADT and Google
Product Spotlight
ADT Introduces New Virtual Assistance Program
In addition to helping customers, the program has also been a boon for the company's environmental impact and workforce efficiency
Product Spotlight
Best Home Security Devices For 2022
Our top DIY and professional system picks for consumers to protect their homes
Product Spotlight
Summertime Is Crime Time – Secure Homes With A Smart Lock
Home burglaries are typically on the rise during the summer, smart lock sales should be on the rise too
Product Spotlight
ADT Expands Residential Footprint With Sunpro Solar Acquisition
Cross-selling opportunities to accelerate expansion of solar and establish “ADT Solar” as a residential market leader
Product Spotlight
Ring Alarm Pro Now Available
Features a built-in eero TrueMesh Wi-Fi 6 router, and is available for homes and, in an expanded version, jobsite security
Product Spotlight
Ring Announces Ring Jobsite Security – A Home Depot Exclusive
New Ring Jobsite Security provides an affordable, customizable solution to protect projects big and small
Industry
ADT Appoints DeLu Jackson To Chief Marketing Officer Role
Jackson brings a wealth of consumer marketing experience rooted in data and digital strategies
Product Spotlight
Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell Review
HD video doorbell security without the wires
Product Spotlight
DoorBird Stations Now Accessible Through Panasonic TVs
New App Module from BAB Technologie puts IP video door stations from DoorBird on Panasonic TVs
Product Spotlight
ecobee Smart Thermostat Integrates With Alarm.com
Enables customers to control their ecobee smart thermostats in apps powered by Alarm.com
Distributors
Petra Industries Enhances Security Lineup With BOSMA Smart Home Devices
Partnership to introduce products into major retailers/resellers in 2021
Product Spotlight
abode Launches abode Cam 2 HD Security Camera
abode Cam 2 works indoors/outdoors and offers 24/7 recording
Product Spotlight
Preorders Open For Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2
Features include radar technology, 3D motion detection, and Bird's Eye View
Product Spotlight
ADT, DISH Network Partner To Expand Smart Home Security Reach
DISH and OnTech sales to provide installation and support for ADT services in rural and exurban areas
Product Spotlight
Ring Doorbells Can Now Be Answered By Alexa — Here’s How It Works
Can't make it to the door quickly? Alexa has your back
Product Spotlight
New Video Doorbell Wired Version Is Smallest Ring Yet
No batteries, but all the functionality
Industry
ADT Is Newest Principal Member Of Z-Wave Alliance
Security/smart home provider to also have seat on Board of Directors
Product Spotlight
ADT, Google Partner To Create Next-Gen Smart Home Security Offerings
Google to invest $450 million to acquire 6.6% ownership in ADT
Product Spotlight
Swann Launches 100% Wire-Free Security Camera
Truly wireless camera has long battery life, free face recognition, free local and cloud storage
Blogs
How The Smart Home Is Changing Home Security
Smart home technology is meant to make life easier, not more complicated
CES
New Smart Video Camera Solutions Introduced By abode At CES 2020
abode launches new smart video cameras featuring modular design, flexible installation options, and advanced computer vision capabilities
Product Spotlight
They Ask You Answer: “Are Your Cameras Hackable?”
How do you proactively address customer pain points?
The Wire - Press Releases
Z-Wave Alliance Demonstrates Continued Leadership in Smart Home Security at ISC West 2019
The Z-Wave Pavilion is home to the highly anticipated new Z-Wave 700 platform and smart home security solutions for dealers and integrators
Home Automation
Consumers Going It Alone With Home Security
Home security research from Parks Associates reveals the growing threat of connected products without professional monitoring, as twice as many consumers intend to purchase...
Home Automation
Home Security, Climate Control To Continue To Drive Smart Home Growth
AI expected to be next big development
Resource Center
University of North Carolina Sheds Light on Home Break-in Deterrents
Home security systems deter burglars: That’s a key conclusion of “Understanding Decisions to Burglarize from the Offender’s Perspective,” from the University of North Carolina at...
Home Automation
Best Buy Disconnecting From Vivint?
Best Buy has reportedly cut the cord with Vivint.
Resource Center
A Retail Executive’s Guide to Expanding Profits in the High-Growth, Easy-to-Use, Home Security Camera Market
Retail is the largest and fastest growing channel for home and small-business security cameras. Yet many retailers are hampered by the challenge of finding...
Home Automation
Moni Adds Qolsys IQ Home Security/Smart Home Control Panel
Moni has introduced an all-in-one security and smart home control panel to its smart home security portfolio. The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 has a...
Home Automation
Smart-Home Product Dollar Sales Grew 57% In 2016
Networked video cameras most common device Smart-home product U.S. dollar sales grew 57 percent in 2016 vs. the prior year, according to a recent...
Blogs
Smart-Home Security Is More Than Just Product
When it comes to smart-home security, the industry is engaged in a fierce first-to-market battle. Each feature, each new technology is designed to maximize...
Home Automation
EZViz Welcomes Smart-Cam Trio
EZViz continues its growth into the connected home with three new smart-home security cameras, all geared toward different consumers. The company has also updated...
news
61% Of Smart-Home Revenue Came From Security Cameras In The Last Year
If consumers are shopping for smart-home products, security is likely top of mind. According to The NPD Group’s Connected Intelligence service, four out of...