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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.

May 10, 2017

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.

May 10, 2017

ISC West 2017: Few ‘CEDIA’ Smart-Home Brands Chasing Security Dealers

At ISC 2017, Core Brands touted Proficient Audio and Gefen; URC and RTI (Pro Control) showed security-friendly home-automation; Luxul and other CEDIA-oriented companies also chased high-volume security dealers.

May 09, 2017

Maui Villa Upgrades Security After Break-In, House Parties Destroy Home

A break-in at this Hawaii home destroyed an almost-finished lighting, shades, pool and climate installation. Integrator Eco High Fidelity had to start from scratch – this time including security too.

May 09, 2017

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.

May 05, 2017