After canceling the 2020 conference and delivering a portion of the conference online, ESX — sponsored by the Electronic Security Association (ESA) — made a triumphant return in a fully virtual format, presenting education sessions and panels June 15-17.

Security professionals reveal their thoughts on the security, monitoring and smart home markets.

The firm’s latest whitepaper, “Home Security: A Redefined Market,” finds the rise of interactive services and DIY installation are two key trends defining the home security market, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, lower prices and new smart home solutions.

SnapAV is now carrying core Ring products, including the pro-focused X Line, on SnapAV.com and in SnapAV local pro stores for U.S.-based SnapAV partners. 

The new brand strategy will guide all aspects of the business, including customer interactions, corporate culture and partner relationships. 

What a year 2020 was! The security industry, both residential and commercial, rode a roller coaster and began a transformation. Lifestyles and work activities were turned upside down with the onslaught and wide spread of COVID-19.

Ring today announced the launch of video end-to-end encryption for compatible Ring doorbells and cameras, providing an advanced, opt-in security feature for customers who want to add an additional layer of security to their videos. 

Traditional security and the smart home are the same. There — I’ve said it. Our industry likes to see them as different, but for someone growing up now, without any preconceptions of alarm systems, they all just look like a lot of gadgets for the home.  So what does this mean for the smart home and traditional alarm monitoring?

It seems that every night that I watch the local news there is a story that includes a video clip from a DIY outdoor camera. Whether it’s a drive-off at a gas station, a package thief, or someone stealing front yard displays, the doorbell camera certainly illuminates and magnifies the moral failings of some in our society.

Soupergirl is the brainchild of former stand-up comedian turned soup maker Sara Polon. After reading Michael Pollan’s book, “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” Polon decided to get involved in the local food movement.