Smart home control maker NuBryte changes direction to target CE pros, drops ecommerce and retail, and ups Touchpoint MSRP by 46% to add margin.
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Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Chief Content Officer for Emerald's Connected Brands. Jason has covered low-voltage electronics as an editor since 1990, serving as editor and publisher of Security Sales & Integration. He joined CE Pro in 2000 and serves as Editor-in-Chief of that brand. He served as chairman of the Security Industry Association’s Education Committee from 2000-2004 and sat on the board of that association from 1998-2002. He is also a former board member of the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation. He has been a member of the CEDIA Business Working Group since 2010. Jason graduated from the University of Southern California.
Jason Knott's Recent Articles
Tesla Model X Acts as Operational ‘Office’ for Integrator
Jeff Kesterson of Nightwatch Security & Telephone controls lighting, security, locks and HVAC via 17-inch touchscreen inside Tesla Model X automobile.
Sony ‘Speakerless’ TV Debuts at CE Pro 100 Integrator
Sony chooses CE Pro 100 integrator Just One Touch/Video & Audio Center to unveil $5,498 4K OLED Ultra HD TV with Acoustic Surface Technology.
Alarm.com Revenue Rises 26% in Q1
Alarm.com reports quarterly income of $74.2 million with forecast for full year of 2017 up to $325.7 million.
Napco Focuses on RMR, School Safety; Boosts Quarterly RMR by 68%
Napco Security sees continuing strong demand for IoT/smart home products that earn RMR, helping to boost its Q3 revenue to $20.8 million.
Amazon Echo Show Brings Images to Voice Control
Amazon Echo Show is $229 video voice control with smart home features including hands-free video calls and viewing security camera images.
MONI Offsets Q1 Attrition Rate with Higher Livewatch RMR
Security monitoring company MONI reports gaining traction with DIY Livewatch smart home and security system. Net revenue drops 1.4% in Q1.
Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Rebrands as Fiber Broadband Association (FBA)
Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Council rebrands as Fiber Broadband Association (FBA). Verizon FiOS, AT&T U-verse lead in connecting 13.7M homes to fiber.
How ADT Aims to Keep Security ‘Relevant’ in Smart Home World
ADT sees voice activation, wearables, IP cameras, one-button panics, roadside assistance and distracted driving alerts for parents of teens as ways security systems must adapt to lifestyle needs.