Vivint Smart Home to Go Public via Reverse Merger Valuing Co. at $5.6 Billion
Vivint Smart Home to be merged into SoftBank-backed Mosaic (NYSE: MOSC), a specialty acquisition corp. that will take on Vivint name.
Julie Jacobson · September 16, 2019
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Alarm.com Settles Patent-Infringement Lawsuit with IpDatatel
Patent-infringement lawsuits dismissed before Court ruled on validity of two Alarm.com security and home-automation patents.
Julie Jacobson · July 18, 2019
Resideo Buys IoT Startup LifeWhere to Expand Its Remote Monitoring Solutions
By acquiring LifeWhere’s remote monitoring and diagnostics solutions, Resideo looks to more effectively bridge the gap between homeowners and service experts
Rodney Bosch · June 28, 2019
Texas Integrator Uses Telguard Communication Upgrades to Expand Smart Home Sales
Smith Thompson Home Security in Texas relies on Telguard’s TG-1 Express not only for reliable LTE and 3G/4G panel signal transmissions, but for seamless upgrades and setting up new and existing customers with the HC Flex smartphone app for automation and security controls.
Arlen Schweiger · May 31, 2019
Amazon Alexa Guard Sound-Detection Turns Echo into Smart Security System
Alexa Guard works with smart home platforms by ADT and Ring to arm/disarm systems, control lighting, receive fire/life-safety alerts and more.
Rodney Bosch · May 16, 2019
Napco’s New iSecure May be Fastest, Easiest Route to Security, Home Automation RMR
Introduced at ISC West 2019, Napco claims its iSecure series of dual-path alarm and smart-home systems are “the first complete cellular alarm systems under $99 net.”
Julie Jacobson · April 26, 2019
Alarm.com’s New ‘Sensor Walk Test’ Eliminates Laborious Security Verification Calls
New enhancement to Alarm.com’s MobileTech dealer tool shortens security-system installations by allowing installers to verify sensor communications without calling central monitoring station.
CE Pro Editors · April 24, 2019
Don’t Be Dissuaded by Companies Offering ‘No Contract’ DIY Security Products
The recent trend of DIY security companies claiming to protect homes with no contracts isn’t always 100% accurate.
CE Pro Editors · April 17, 2019
ISC West 2019: Security Show Made Me Go Hmmm
CE Pro’s Julie Jacobson couldn’t really put a finger on big residential security or home automation themes at ISC West 2019.
Julie Jacobson · April 16, 2019
Elk Products 319 Series Wireless Sensors Work With Interlogix Protocol
The latest Elk Products devices provide an economical way to employ the 319.5 MHz wireless band.
Robert Archer · April 10, 2019
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