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August Home Tweets Against Package Theft

August Home Tweets Against Package Theft

Meg Psiharis
Meg Psiharis
March 1, 2017

August Home published a tweet on its Twitter page showing real life footage of package theft caught by one of its August Doorbell Cams.


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Vivint Produces Humor-Filled Animal TV Spots

Vivint Produces Humor-Filled Animal TV Spots

Meg Psiharis
Meg Psiharis
March 1, 2017

On its YouTube channel, Vivint recently released two brand new TV spots, titled “Animal Homes,” promoting its outdoor security and doorbell cameras.


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Helen M. Heneveld

Using the 5 P's To Succeed at Trade Shows

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Helen M. Heneveld
March 1, 2017

We all want to succeed at what we do, whether it be skeet shooting, mountain climbing, or attending a trade show or industry event.


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Integrators should install wireless access solutions at their own facilities to get more comfortable with their features

Getting Comfortable With Wireless

Security integrators have traditionally been slightly ambivalent toward wireless access control; but end user attitudes, better technology, and increased revenue opportunities make this technology one that it’s time to get to know better.
Karyn Hodgson
March 1, 2017

Wireless technology is hot. From wireless routers to wireless locks, more and more end users feel it is time to cut the cord.


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Amazon, which offers Echo (pictured) and the smaller Echo Dot, has the lion’s share of the voice-activated digital assistant market

Security Dealers Are Ready for Home Voice Control

Voice-controlled digital assistants such as Amazon Echo are catching on quickly. Among other things, these products can control security systems. Here’s what this means for security dealers.
Joan Engebretson
February 10, 2017

Digital voice controlled assistants such as Amazon’s Echo and Dot offerings and Google Home were a hot item this past holiday season — and they will begin playing an increasingly important role in controlling security systems this year.


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Smart Insights

How the Puzzle Pieces of a Smart Home Make a Full Picture

Helen Heneveld - SDM Magazine
Helen M. Heneveld
January 1, 2017

The smart home has arrived. Recently smart devices and systems that are affordable, reliable, expandable, and most importantly, desired by consumers, have emerged.


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JCHS

Honeywell Expands Lyric Security and Home Control Platform

November 10, 2016

Honeywell, a global provider of connected homes, announced a new addition to its Lyric Security and Home Control platform that allows consumers to control their home security and automation systems on their personal devices. 


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cedia

The Call for Presentations Is Open for CEDIA 2017

November 9, 2016

CEDIA is looking for presentations focusing on current and/or emerging technologies or business practices relevant to the residential systems industry.


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secspecs

Security Specialists Launches DragonFly Security System for Homeowners

November 9, 2016

Security Specialists LLC, a systems integrator and full-service solution provider of integrated life safety, electronic security, video surveillance and communications systems for commercial and residential clients, recently launched the DragonFly “create-your-own” security system for residential users.


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CEDIA

CEDIA Membership Affirms Global Integration

November 9, 2016

CEDIA announced that an overwhelming majority of CEDIA members have voted in favor of a formal integration between CEDIA and CEDIA EMEA. 


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