Is It Illegal to Install a ‘Hidden’ Smart Speaker?
Certain state laws prohibit audio recording in covert applications, so can you disguise an Amazon Echo or Google…
News December 18
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Internet-Based Alarm Monitoring Can Be Safer than Cellular. Say What?
Cellular might seem more reliable than Internet for communications between alarm systems and central stations, but what happens…
News December 14
CES 2019: Smartest New Smoke, Fire and CO Detectors
Smoke Detective turns any smart phone or camera-enabled device into a smoke detector ... and other innovations in…
News December 14
$9M Smart-Home Integrator Sells Biz to Employee and Top Client: Big Growth Planned
Greg Simmons and partner have sold their Las Vegas security and home-automation firm Eagle Sentry to long-time sales…
News November 30
8 Hot Smart-Home Trends Beyond Big TVs and Sound Systems
Beyond MicroLED TVs and stunning sound systems, CEDIA Expo 2018 showcased other smart-home trends including robotic patio umbrellas,…
News November 28
RTI Miravue VIP-1 Video Over IP System is Now Shipping
After acquiring the Miravue VIP-1 from Miravue, RTI is now making the video over IP system available to…
News November 26
San Francisco Giants Pitcher Matt Cain Keeps Safe, Has a Blast with Elan Home Automation
Retired MLB star pitcher Matt Cain's new home features ELAN security and automation, audio from SpeakerCraft and Sunfire,…
News November 26
Crestron Offers Biometric Door Entry for Smart Homes via ekey Fingerprint Readers
Fingerprint access-control devices from ekey Biometric Systems integrate seamlessly with Crestron smart-home systems for secure and convenient entry.
News November 21
Mozilla’s Naughty-or-Nice List Rates Connected Devices on Privacy and Data Security
Mozilla publishes second annual *Privacy Not Included list of connected smart-home and entertainment devices, and how they rank…
News November 16
Connected Home Security Tool Helps Ensure a Secure System
According to Dan Fulmer of FulTech Solutions, the Connected Home Security Tool can help integrators and users install…
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