Ask security dealers what their core competencies are and they’re likely to talk about their expertise in securing homes and businesses and providing life safety.
Advances in technology have put smart home capability within the reach of most security systems buyers, greatly enhancing security’s consumer appeal — and one of the most appealing smart devices is the smart lock.
Security dealers increasingly are offering smart home devices such as smart lighting control, smart thermostats and smart door locks to their customers. By taking the right precautions, dealers can help ensure that those devices enhance the customer’s lifestyle without posing cyber security vulnerabilities.
SDM talked with several security dealers about their recent experiences with business operations software designed specifically for the security industry.
Cameras are no longer a luxury for today’s security and home control systems. Forward-thinking dealers also are looking at opportunities in voice control and cybersecurity.
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.