Home Automation / Entertainment

Z-Wave Alliance Releases 2022 State of the Ecosystem Report

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The report — fielded in cooperation with Interpret —provides a baseline of the overall smart home market landscape, as well as data collected from a custom quantitative survey of 1,500 U.S.- based smart home device owners.

Sales of Networked Cameras, Video Doorbells to Exceed 250 Million Units in 2022-2024

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Parks Associates data estimates that between 2022 and 2024, more than 250 million networked cameras, video doorbells, and smart speakers/smart displays will be sold in the U.S.

State of the Market: Security, Monitoring & Smart Home

wolfec@bnpmedia.com (Courtney Wolfe) — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:05:00 -0400

Evaluating the state of any market is a tricky thing during a pandemic — things are changing daily; new technologies are being explored; the future is unknown; and it’s difficult to look back at the past clearly.

Size Is Everything for Viewing Media

helen@bedrocklearning.com (Helen M. Heneveld) — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

2020 looks like a great year in the smart home industry. Electronics are flying off the shelves, delivery trucks are full and professional installation is at an all-time high.

ADT Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell Canadian Operations to TELUS Corp.

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:33:16 -0400

ADT Inc., No. 1 on the SDM 100 Report, today announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell ADT Security Services Canada Inc. to TELUS Corporation for approximately CAD $700 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments.

CEDIA Expo 2019 Recap: Simplicity & Software Lead the Show

helen@bedrocklearning.com (Helen M. Heneveld) — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:48:00 -0400

Passion dominates at every CEDIA Expo, including this year’s event in Denver, held September 12-14. No matter if you love all things audio/video and entertainment-focused, or smart home technology with integrated systems and devices that put you in control, participants are eager to see and learn.

Become Your Customers' Go-To

helen@bedrocklearning.com (Helen M. Heneveld) — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

For quite some time I’ve been preaching that the security industry is in ‘pole position’ to be the source for delivering the smart home and connected living.

State of the Market: Connected Home

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

To tweak a line from a famous Frank Sinatra song: 2017, it was a very good year. It was a very good year for connected homes, that is. Massive amounts of advertising from big players inside and outside the security space, a rapidly advancing technology landscape, and an avid interest from homeowners at all economic levels led to a connected home space that is growing by leaps and bounds.

Trade Show News: CEDIA Expo

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

The 2018 CEDIA Expo Keynote is free for CEDIA Expo attendees and will take place on Sept. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in room 20A at the San Diego Convention Center. CEDIA Expo will be held Sept. 4-8 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Security Professionals’ Biggest Sources of Concern Related to Cyber Attacks

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:06:00 -0400

Most statistical data on phishing attacks point to employee/personnel education, said Daniel DeBlasio vice president of sales, BQT Solutions America Inc.

Households Want Contract-Free Interactive Services, Home Automation

Wed, 09 May 2018 14:57:14 -0400

According to Parks Associates’ consumer study “360 View: Residential Security,” remote monitoring and no long-term commitment are key factors to attract new security customers.

How Effective Were Anti-Burglary Efforts?

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 07:04:00 -0400

A group of burglary victims was asked which items they had at or in their residence at the time of the burglary.

Resistance Is Futile: Interactive Services Are Here to Stay

scallyt@bnpmedia.com (Tim A. Scally) — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -0500

What is really driving this boom is the way these products and networks are starting to play together, allowing people to add what they want with whatever system they already have and control everything with one app.

Technological Advancements Boosted Global CCTV Camera Market

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 07:05:00 -0500

A research report published by Persistence Market Research states that the global market is likely to account for a market valuation of more than $29.8 billion through 2025 end.

Learning to Love Do-It-Yourself Security

joanengebretson@cs.com (Joan Engebretson) — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 07:00:00 -0500

Can dealers make a profit in this market? SDM asked manufacturers making products for the DIY market about this and their answer is “yes.”

Embracing Voice Technology for Security

helen@bedrocklearning.com (Helen M. Heneveld) — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 07:17:00 -0500

It’s time to deliver a robust user experience and empower them with voice control.

Technology Is Reshaping Perception of Security

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 07:01:00 -0500

A survey conducted by Capital One found that new technologies are transforming the way executives view the security industry.

Monitoring the Connected Everything

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 07:07:00 -0500

We are in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution — at a point where we have logged more data in the past two years than in the entire history of mankind.

2018 Strategic Planning for Security Dealers

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 07:08:00 -0500

Hopefully you’re already deep into strategic planning for 2018, but here are a few recommendations based on industry trends and predictions to help aim you in the right direction, as well as a look back at some of this year’s published columns to help you get there.

Cloud-Based Energy Monitoring

slaytonsolutions@sbcglobal.net (Dave Engebretson) — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 07:05:00 -0500

The heart of the BlueBOLT product line is the cloud monitoring and control software, which receives usage and connectivity information from the various BlueBOLT enabled devices.

Five Key Trends in Residential Security

joanengebretson@cs.com (Joan Engebretson) — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 07:00:00 -0500

As technology continues to advance, security dealers are finding new opportunities in residential security. Five dealers told SDM about the tactics they use to make the most of these and other opportunities and offered their take on five key trends we see in this area.

CEDIA Breaks Ground on New Global Headquarters

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

CEDIA broke ground on November 8^th for its new global headquarters in Fishers, Ind.

PERS University Introduced to Help Dealers Succeed in the Medical Alert Industry

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:16:00 -0400

Freeus LLC, a mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS) business, announced a new tool to help Freeus dealers find success offering mPERS to their customers: PERS University.

CEDIA and ESA Collaborate to Expand Educational Offerings to Members

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:15:00 -0400

CEDIA and The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced a strategic reciprocal training relationship that will expand the educational opportunities for members of both professional trade associations.

Securing the IoT- Filled Connected Home Network

helen@bedrocklearning.com (Helen M. Heneveld) — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Peace of mind starts with feeling safe and secure, especially at home. Just ask your customers why they hired you to put in a security system.

Klipsch Renews Sponsorship As Official Audio Partner of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:45:00 -0400

Klipsch announced its renewal of a multi-year strategic partnership with the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to preserve and celebrate the live music experience.

Vivint Smart Home Introduces Vivint Smart Properties for Property Developers and Managers

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:00:00 -0400

Vivint Smart Home announced Vivint Smart Properties, the first comprehensive smart home solution designed for rental properties.

Collaborate to Deliver

helen@bedrocklearning.com (Helen M. Heneveld) — Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

We’ve all had them: trials and tribulations on project installations. The culprit is often poor communication or lack of communication.

Guardian Protection Dealer Conference Raises the Bar for Dealer Performance

Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The 2017 Guardian Protection Services Authorized Dealer Conference took place in conjunction with ISC West on April 5 at Encore Resort in Las Vegas.

First-Ever Diagnostic Tool For Z-Wave Networks

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Z-Wave Products released the first commercially available troubleshooting tool for Z-Wave networks.