Tag: smart home
Allegion elevated as promoter and board member of Connectivity Standards Alliance
September 6, 2023SSN Staff
CARMEL, Ind.– Security products provider Allegion has been named a promoter member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (the Alliance) and elevated to a seat on the Alliance Board of Directors.
Made up of more than 600 companies, the Alliance creates, maintains, and delivers open global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT). As a part of this organization, Allegion will help develop and promote those standards, which are expected to improve user experiences in smart home and smart...
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...
ADT offers Virtual Tour App
July 11, 2023SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – ADT customers have a new way to plan their smart home layout thanks to the ADT Virtual Tour App.
The recently announced app provides customers with interactive visualizations through augmented reality (AR) that showcases how ADT and Google smart home products and services help protect and connect their customers’ homes and families.
ADT said that the app offers unique animated storylines that show customers how ADT and Google products are able to add protection...
SimpliSafe launches 24/7 live guard protection feature
June 27, 2023SSN Staff
BOSTON – Smart home security system company SimpliSafe has announced the release of its 24/7 live guard protection service, enabled by the company's new Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera.
The camera uses the service to provide voiced intervention, allowing agents to help prevent crime in real time and speak to intruders during incidents. SimpliSafe describes the service as an evolution from passively connecting first responders to emergencies to proactively intervening.
"Police...
Vivint expands into smart lighting as NRG squares off against activist investor
June 19, 2023SSN Staff
HOUSTON – Smart home company Vivint has branched out into a new residential product category this month as its parent company faces opposition from investors.
Vivint Smart Lighting is a solution the company said is designed to make homes, "Safer, smarter, and more sustainable.” The company said the products allow users to place switches anywhere without requiring electrical work while expanding the smart capability of a home. It marks one of the first major announcements...
Survey says as many as one-third of security dealers considering selling business
February 9, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS – As part of survey results revealed in the Parks Associates’ 10th annual Security Dealer Perspectives: Views from the Front Line, as many as one-third of security dealers may be looking to sell their businesses.
The nationwide survey polled results from both owners and those employed by the company and according to Parks Associates the research quantifies the dealers' view of the security market, using data compared across multiple surveys, it analyzed competitive...
Nice launches SlideDriver II
February 7, 2023SSN Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Nice, a smart home, security, and building solutions provider has announced the launch of its next generation SlideDriver from HySecurity: SlideDriver II.
This latest offering from Nice utilizes its most advanced technology to date in the SmartTouch 725 control board. Together with the SlideDriver II the product includes 20 different added features including an enhanced interface, simplified setup with the HySecurity Installer App, integrated HyNet remote connectivity...
Vivint charity organization reaches new milestones in 2022
December 29, 2022SSN Staff
PROVO, Utah – Smart home company Vivint, in partnership with its Vivint Gives Back charity, announced that it hit new milestones after another successful year of charitable activities.
Thanks to the help of the community, Vivint and company employees, Vivint Gives Back was able to impact the lives of over 6,000 people across the globe, raising nearly $3 million for different charitable programs ranging from disaster relief to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) camps....
Lindo upgraded Dual Camera Video Doorbell now available
December 28, 2022SSN Staff
DOVER, Del. – Smart home security brand Lindo announced that its Kickstarter-backed Dual Camera Video Doorbell was successful and is now available for purchase on Amazon.
Featuring two cameras facing the doorway and downward to remove blind spots, the Dual Camera Video Doorbell reached its funding goal in September and managed its scheduled delivery to backers who provided good feedback for the product.
As a result, Lindo has upgraded its camera with the following...
Guardian Protection adds Sirabella to management team
December 16, 2022SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH – Smart home and business security provider Guardian Protection has announced that Anthony Sirabella was appointed as its new chief financial officer.
Reporting to Guardian President Bryan Cipoletti, Sirabella boasts eight years at the Kraft Heinz Company in a variety of roles, most recently as the Assistant Controller for North America. He was also CFO at Heartisan Foods before assuming his current role. Sirabella began his career at Deloitte following the completion...