Consumer habits and technology trends have already dictated the demand for the next generation of security systems. The BlackBerry™, iPhone, Android and other smart phones now serve as the main devices for “on-the-go” security interaction. As a result, the intrusion landscape is now populated with even more remote system control offerings, particularly video.
Even though IP video is a hot topic in the industry today, most still seem to think video is suited only for large, commercial environments. Advances in event-triggered video, however, have made the technology even more ideal for remote residential and small commercial uses. For example, with up to six wireless IP cameras that can tilt, pan and have close to 360 degrees of viewing area, Honeywell’s Total Connect video services keeps home or business owners in-the-know for things such as temperature change, water dangers and smoke and carbon monoxide detection.