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‘Taste of Technology’ Event a Success for Va. Integrator

April 22, 2016

On Thursday, April 21, Sight & Sound Systems, featured on the August 2015 SDM cover story about working with builders, held its fourth annual event called “A Taste of Technology.” Sight & Sound President Kris Kaymanesh started the event as a way to educate builders and other customers about security, home entertainment and other home automation solutions.

Editorial Observations at ISC West 2016

Karyn Hodgson

Tim A. Scally

Laura Stepanek

April 14, 2016

The SDM editors attended ISC West April 5-8 in Las Vegas. Because ISC West is so big that no two people will have the same experience, the editors each shared in a blog impressions and trends they observed at the show.

Qolsys Partners with Monitronics to Deliver All-in-One Security and Smarthome Platform

ISC WEST 2016

April 7, 2016

Qolsys, provider of residential security and smarthome solutions, announced that Monitronics Security, the nation’s second-largest residential security provider with more than 600 authorized dealers, has approved the IQ Panel and the Qolsys line of devices for their dealer program.

Honeywell Helps Security Pros Adapt to Increasingly Connected Customers at ISC West

ISC WEST 2016

April 5, 2016

This year at ISC West, Honeywell will highlight expanded connectivity for homes and businesses, as well as technology advancements in false-alarm reduction and wireless fire detection.

State of the Market: Access Control 2016

It was a very good year for access control, with most reporting double-digit growth. But market forces for change are definitely in the wind, such as unification, big data, cybersecurity and so much more.

Karyn Hodgson

April 1, 2016

The access control market has been historically slow to change. Complicated systems, proprietary products, and large card populations have been a tempering force on an otherwise dynamic industry.

Home Energy Management Do’s and Don’ts

Check out these installation tips for dealers, including how to connect Wi-Fi thermostats.

Joan Engebretson

April 1, 2016

Home control is hot — and the most frequently added device within the home control category is the connected thermostat.

Ins and Outs of Access Control

Roy Pollack

April 1, 2016

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

Icontrol Networks Integrates WeatherBug Home to Save Customers Money & Maximize Comfort

April 1, 2016

Icontrol Networks and Earth Networks, a provider of connected home optimization intelligence, announced the integration of its WeatherBug Home offering into the Icontrol Developer Program.

PowerHouse Alliance Members Focus on Home Control

March 31, 2016

PowerHouse Alliance distributor members will execute their respective training schedules for April with a widespread emphasis on home automation and control.

Vector Security Accepting Applications for 2016 LPF Scholarships

March 24, 2016

Vector Security Inc., a provider of intelligent security and home automation solutions, is accepting applications for its 2016 Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarship program from now through April 30, 2016. Applications can be submitted via the Vector Security website.