Security
Okay Google: Ask Alarm.com to Arm the Security System
Alarm.com customers can how use voice control with their Google Home to arm and disarm their security systems, unlock doors, change the temperature, turn the lights on and off, and more.
May 24, 2017
American Alarm Acquires Security Design Consultants
HTSA member Audio Video Design (AVD) sells its sister company's 1,800 security accounts to American Alarm. Terms were not disclosed.
May 24, 2017
Comcast to Compete Head-On with Alarm.com, Offering Dealers ‘Aggressive’ Pricing
Comcast/Xfinity will be “quite aggressive” in pricing its wholesale security and home automation service for independent dealers, competing with Alarm.com. Xfinity Home leader Dan Herscovici reveals plans at ISC West 2017.
May 23, 2017
Beyond the Single-Family Home: Installing Elan Control in Jersey City High-Rise
Serious Audio Video expanded its understanding of home control and automation to install an Elan Entertainment & Control System with audio, video, lighting and security throughout the Cast Iron Lofts in Jersey City.
May 19, 2017
Who Will Own the Home Cybersecurity Market – Security Dealers, Home-Automation Pros, Comcast?
If traditional home-automation integrators don't get into the network-security business, it will be grabbed by companies like ADT, Comcast/Xfinity, Best Buy/Magnolia and a host of other competitors eager to own the smart home.
May 19, 2017
Vivint Reports Q1 Net Loss, Continues Best Buy Rollout
No. 1 CE Pro 100 integrator Vivint reports that despite a net loss, total revenues increased in Q1 thanks in part to an increase in recurring revenue. Vivint also cements its relationship with Best Buy.