Ring today announced the launch of video end-to-end encryption for compatible Ring doorbells and cameras, providing an advanced, opt-in security feature for customers who want to add an additional layer of security to their videos.
Traditional security and the smart home are the same. There — I’ve said it. Our industry likes to see them as different, but for someone growing up now, without any preconceptions of alarm systems, they all just look like a lot of gadgets for the home. So what does this mean for the smart home and traditional alarm monitoring?
New research from Parks Associates finds one-third of smart device owners in US broadband households have increased usage of their devices during the COVID-19 pandemic, including 46 percent of smart door lock owners.
Acoustic Design Systems (ADS), a Las Vegas provider of commercial and residential home automation and security solutions, is showcasing the latest technology in smart home automation at Toll Brothers’ recently completed premier Mesa Ridge community, a flagship high-end production home development in Southwest Las Vegas.
Since launching in 2019, Camect has had success in selling its device that unifies the management of compatible security cameras and uses advanced AI technology to provide alerts in real-time. Now, with its new All-Pro program, the company is looking to get security professionals more involved.
It seems that every night that I watch the local news there is a story that includes a video clip from a DIY outdoor camera. Whether it’s a drive-off at a gas station, a package thief, or someone stealing front yard displays, the doorbell camera certainly illuminates and magnifies the moral failings of some in our society.
The residential and small commercial system market has changed dramatically in the past five years. Large companies with big marketing budgets have reset how consumers think about security systems.
The new study, “COVID-19: Impact on Residential Security and Smart Home,” details changes to purchase or upgrade intentions regarding security systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
