Every security system is a crime-fighting tool; that is where the industry’s efforts should be.
It is ironic that as security systems evolve into more sophisticated appliances, their value is becoming more muddled. On the one hand, a broader platform gives security dealers more hooks — lighting automation, energy management, and remote connectivity are a few — with which to sell to consumers. On the other hand, some believe that the “bells and whistles” built into today’s systems detract from security’s real value, which is to help stop crime.