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Access Networks Lutron Savant

Rich AV Brings Invisible Automation to Manhattan Townhouse with Savant, Lutron

What can you do with zero budget restrictions? Rich AV Design says the sky's the limit on this…

News December 29
Comcast HomeKit iControl IFTTT Mergers and Acquisitions MiOS Qolsys Vivint Zonoff

IoT Loose Ends: Alarm.com, Icontrol, Comcast, Vivint, Qolsys, FTC and the Smart-Home Landscape

FTC scrutinizes acquisition of Icontrol by Alarm.com and Comcast; Vivint Smart Home cries foul; Who knew Alarm.com owned…

News December 27
Patent

Vivint Smart Home Patent App: Door Locks, Keypads Project Video Display onto Surface

Instead of unsightly keypads on door locks and security panels, Vivint proposes a method for projecting a laser…

News December 27
Parks Associates

Report: Smart Home Devices Had Biggest Impact on Security Market in 2016

More security dealers added home automation and smart home devices to their repertoire in 2016 than any other…

News December 26
MetraAV

Metra Adds to Security Line-up with 8-Channel NVR Kit

Metra Home Theater's surveillance system includes Spyclops Wireless Bullet Cameras, power supplies, a range-extending antenna and a mouse…

News December 21
Apple Fibaro HomeKit

Fibaro Has First Flood Sensor Available in Apple HomeKit

Fibaro releases an Apple HomeKit-enabled product line of sensors, including the first-ever flood sensor on HomeKit, as well…

News December 15
Door Locks

Kwikset Recognizes the Value of Aesthetics to Sales of Smart Locks

Performance and good looks go hand-in-hand when selling smart door locks to your customers.

News December 15
Core Brands Meridian

Core Brands Cozies up to Nortek Security & Control Under Mike O’Neal

After acquisition by Melrose Industries, Nortek security and home automation groups get common leadership under Mike O'Neal.

News December 14
Access Networks Luxul OneVision Snap One

Recurring Revenue (RMR) for Remote Networking Monitoring: Are We There Yet?

Dealers are still trying to figure out the magic formula for earning customers’ monthly dollars (RMR), while manufacturers…

News December 14
Nest

NFPA: Smoke Alarms Need Replacement Every 10 Years

Newly redesigned Nest Protect smoke alarms last a decade and represent a sometimes overlooked and overdue upgrade opportunity…

News December 14
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