SDM taps into the expertise of security professionals to gain insight into the growing DIY/DIWM vertical, and whether they see it as a threat or a benefit to traditional dealers.

Highlights from the industry’s latest news stories.

Ring said police departments could no longer ask people to share video recordings using the company’s Neighbors app.

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Among its allegations, the Federal Trade Commission said Amazon failed to stop hackers from taking control of users' Ring cameras.

ADT, a provider in smart home and business security, brought an action for willful trademark infringement, unfair competition and related violations against Ring LLC (Ring), an Amazon company and provider of smart home security devices.

SnapAV is now carrying core Ring products, including the pro-focused X Line, on SnapAV.com and in SnapAV local pro stores for U.S.-based SnapAV partners. 

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. 

Ring, Amazon’s DIY security offering, has recalled 350,000 video doorbells in the United States, and 8,700 in Canada because of fire concerns.

Last month, I had the unique pleasure of attending the 2020 CES Show in Las Vegas as a part of the Consumer Technology Association’s Media Trailblazers Program.