CES 2018: Ring reportedly settles with ADT in Zonoff lawsuit for $25 million, plans to launch super-cheap 'Ring Alarm' security system soon, adds Z-Wave sensors, acquires Mr. Beams (Wireless Environment, LLC).

Working with Nest, Yale Locks & Hardware has developed a smart door lock that falls into Nest's "Works with Nest" program.

ADT sets $17 to $19 per share price target for its IPO, aiming to raise $1.9 billion.

ADT files with SEC seeking to raise $100 million to $1.5 billion in IPO that values the security giant at $15 billion.

In studying pre-CES IoT activity, we discerned a few new trends in smart-home technology ('the fog') and market forces (wellness) driving home-automation. But some things never change (standards).

Consumers might walk in the door requesting a basic alarm system or a couple of cameras, but integrators can move them into a more advanced solution by using this simple '5 Levels of Security' cheat sheet.