Tag: alarm.com
Alarm.com launches Gopher Info
July 26, 2023SSN Staff
TYSONS, Va. – Alarm.com has announced the limited launch of Gopher Info, a new AI-powered assistant for technicians and service providers.
Gopher Info works by leveraging large language models to improve service provider efficiency and operations. Including training and sale all the way to installation and support, Alarm.com said their service providers will be one of the first groups in the security industry to have this resource which is accessible through the Alarm.com Partner Portal...
Kaadas receives Alarm.com certification, announces distributor support
July 25, 2023SSN Staff
ONTARIO, CA – Dedicated lock maker Kaadas announced that several of its Z-Wave smart lock models have been certified by Alarm.com as the company signed several new distributor partners.
The KA200 Key Free Deadbolt Lock, KA201 Keypad Deadbolt Lock, and KA211 Touchpad Deadbolt Lock have each been certified via Alarm.com. According to Kaadas the certification ensures the interoperability of select Kaadas locks with Alarm.com, and with certification complete, integrators and installers...
Alarm.com announces innovations to Visual Verification
July 25, 2023SSN Staff
TYSONS, Va. – Alarm.com has announced a number of enhancements to its Visual Verification interface solutions.
In the past year the company has said that it has built a "robust" portfolio of Visual Verification features. They enable central station operators to assess an emergency and expedite the appropriate response more quickly and accurately. One of the ways they do that is through the distillation of information for operators in the form of a Person On-Site Likelihood Indicator.
“The...
Alarm.com now available on Android Auto
July 18, 2023SSN Staff
TYSONS, Va. – Alarm.com has announced that it’s one of the first smart home security platforms available on Android Auto, giving customers a seamless connection to Alarm.com smart home and security controls from their in-car displays.
The company said that the simple interface lets drivers and passengers perform a variety of smart home and security actions, that includes activating Home and Away Scenes, remotely opening and closing the garage door, and receiving real-time alerts on...
Alarm.com partners with New Home Co. to launch updated smart home program
July 13, 2023SSN Staff
TYSONS, Va.—Alarm.com has partnered with California-based builder New Home Co. to power a suite of innovative smart home technology services for new homeowners as part of the launch of the updated smart home program called EVO.
New Home Co. buyers will receive an EVO base system that includes a 7” touchscreen smart home panel, Alarm.com video doorbell, smart thermostat, smart garage opener, smart ready switches, and more, all accessible through a single app.
In 2022,...
Alarm.com Smart Thermostat in new color
July 10, 2023SSN Staff
TYSONS, Va. – Alarm.com has announced that its Smart Thermostat HD is now available in a new color.
Now coming in white (and black), the Smart Thermostat HD offers a sleek, color touchscreen display and full integration with the Alarm.com platform to optimize energy savings and convenience.
“This is the first near-universal 24-volt smart thermostat that can seamlessly control air quality products and accessories such as humidifiers, dehumidifiers, ERVs, HRVs, and more," Alarm.com...
Shooter Detection Systems welcomes new president, chief technology officer
July 6, 2023SSN Staff
ROWLEY, Mass.—Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global provider of gunshot detection solutions, has announced the appointment of Stephen Carney as the company's new president.
Additionally, Rich Onofrio, former managing director of SDS, has assumed the role of chief technology officer, leading the engineering team following the retirement of Ronald Fowler, the company's original CTO.
Carney previously served as vice president of global product...
40 under 40: Matthew Sullivan, account executive, Alarm.com
July 5, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Matthew Sullivan, 25, is an account executive at Alarm.com, a platform for the intelligently connected property, based out of Tysons, Va. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more.
SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current job.
SULLIVAN: I've been with Alarm.com coming up on four years...
ESX announces 2023 Innovation Award winners
June 6, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) has revealed the winners of the 2023 Innovation Awards, distinguishing innovation and excellence in the industry, and identifying the next-gen products and services that will offer significant opportunities for growth for integrator companies.
These products and services were selected by an independent panel of judges based on a specific set of criteria, including ingenuity, applicability, response to market need, and more.
The 2023...
Kirk MacDowell wins Sara E. Jackson Award at ESX 2023
June 6, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Industry veteran Kirk MacDowell was recognized for his more than 40 years of contributions to the security industry by winning the Sara E. Jackson Award during Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2023.
Named for Electronic Security Association’s (ESA’s) former president, the Sara E. Jackson Award recognizes an ESA member's work on an association committee, task force or board. ESA Chairman John Loud presented MacDowell with the award during the opening keynote...