Security
Baldwin Introduces Evolved and TouchScreen Luxury Smart Locks
Smart home convenience stylized in a luxury lock.
Security
News
New Research on Consumer’s Views on Home Security
Parks Associates reports that twice as many consumers intend to purchase a stand-alone security product than a professionally monitored system.
Automation
SnapAV Enters a Strategic Alliance with Clare; Relaunch Rewards Program
SnapAV is now the exclusive source for Clare product; relaunch Hoy Snap Partner Rewards program.
Automation
ELAN New Home Program Expands into the NSC New Home Program
The rebranded program adds Nortek Security & Control’s custom installation, access control, and security products.
Automation
New Intelligent Touch Panels from ELAN
New models include voice control, IntelliVision face recognition, and high-resolution video.
Features
Getting Secure in Security
Todd Sandler of Kansas City’s Naturally Wired tells how he introduced security into his AV business, and how it has evolved since.
Integration Guides
The Integration Guide to Security Systems and Cameras
Security systems merge with smart homes to make monitoring and control easier than ever.
Security
New 4K Security DVR from Lorex Technology
Series comes in bundles that align with the size of the installation.
News
University of North Carolina Sheds Light on Home Break-in Deterrents
Home security systems deter burglars: That’s a key conclusion in the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology Study...
Security
IntelliVision Launches Video Analytics Channel Partner Program
IntelliVision platform enables integrators to add video analytics to new and existing security camera systems.
Security
Research: 57% of Current U.S. Home Security Subscribers Have Interactive Services
Parks Associates research examines new product and service opportunities in residential security market.
Automation
Aluratek eco4life Provides Affordable Entry into Smart Home
Designed to encourage consumers to make the step into smart home convenience.
Lighting & Shades
Survey: U.S. Homeowners Are Worried About Home Security This Holiday Travel Season
A Lutron survey reveals how smart lighting control can help achieve peace of mind while away from home.
Automation
Wounded Veteran Receives Custom R.I.S.E. Smart Home
ELAN control and surveillance, SpeakerCraft audio, and Panamax power protection from Nortek Security & Control give Afghanistan veteran and his family mobile control of...
Automation
Building in Smart as Standard
Nortek Security & Control teams up with RC Homes to pre-install smart home automation in 27 new homes.
Automation
Case Study: Pitcher is Safe at Home
San Francisco Giants Pitcher Matt Cain hires JL Automation to install a Nortek Security & Control (NSC) Flagship-Certified system.
Blogs
Hands On With The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus
Another step closer to the convergence of security and home automation.
News
Nortek Security & Control Names Leader of Newly Combined Security and Access Control Teams
Industry veteran Quinto Petrucci has been appointed vice president of product management.
Security
2GIG Launches Smart Areas for Security Panel Partitioning
Latest firmware update increases flexibility by adding the ability to lock down certain parts of the system, leaving others disarmed.
Product Reviews
Review: Control4 DS2 Mini Door Station with Intercom Anywhere
A smart doorbell and so much more.
Blogs
Hands On With Alarm.com’s 8-Channel Stream Video Recorder with HDMI Output
This small appliance plugs into your local area network and records eight channels worth of HD video to its own hard drive.
Connectivity
The Lowdown on Lockdown
We ask a sampling of network technology leaders how they make their systems secure.
Security
IntelliVision Adds Cloud Service to its In-Camera and On-Server Face Recognition
IntelliVision Technologies Corp., now part of Nortek Security & Control LLC (NSC), has announced that the latest version of its facial recognition technology now...
Security
Vicon Releases VAX Access Control Version 2.9.60
This latest VAX version includes feature enhancements to software as well as new hardware options that offer cost savings and programming flexibility.
Technology
Nortek Security & Control Introduces Three-Year Limited Warranty on 2GIG
Security Panels and Compatible Cell Radio Modules are Eligible for the Program
News
Nortek Security & Control and Core Brands Merge
Core Brands Name Goes Away as Merged Companies Look to Expand Opportunities Across a Broad Range of Markets
News
Control4 Expands 4Sight Services Launches New OS 2.10
During its dealer event at CEDIA, Control4 introduced a series of new capabilities with its new release of Control4 4Sight service.
News
IC Realtime to Unveil Thermal Imaging, 4K Cameras
At CEDIA, IC Realtime will be highlighting its more advanced, next-generation thermal imaging, corrosion-resistant, multi-sensor, and 4K cameras, and demonstrating its ICMyCloud cameras streaming...
Technology
Yale Updates Assure Smart Lock Aesthetic
Yale Locks & Hardware updated the aesthetic to its Assure Lock family of deadbolts with the launch today of the Yale Assure Lock SL...
Technology
Kwikset Convert Provides Keyless Entry, Home Automation
Kwikset has unveiled the Kwikset Convert, a Z-Wave Smart Lock Conversion Kit.
News
Nortek Ships More Than 20 Million IoT Sensors
Nortek Security & Control has shipped more than 20 million Internet of Things (IoT)-based wireless sensors and more than 4 million intelligent connected systems...
News
August Home Doorbell Cam Integrates with Amazon Alexa
August Home’s August Doorbell cam now interfaces with Amazon Alexa. August Doorbell Cam users can ask, “Alexa, show me the front door,” to quickly...
News
IC Realtime Video Surveillance Cameras Integrate with Amazon Echo Show
IC Realtime has developed a surveillance camera integration with Amazon Echo Show.
News
Clare Controls Partners with Security Buying Group
Clare Controls has formed a partnership with security buying group SS&Si to deliver Clare’s platform to its members.
Technology
Nest Cam IQ Indoor Camera Knows What to Look For in the Home
Nest Labs has launched the Nest Cam IQ indoor security camera.
News
PSA Opens Online Education and Training Portal
Security and systems integrator cooperative, PSA, has opened an online education and training portal for systems integrators servicing physical security, professional, audiovisual and related...
Technology
Metra Shipping Hybrid Security Surveillance DVRs
Metra Home Theater Group is now shipping its line of Hybrid Surveillance DVRs, encompassing the four most common video technologies.
Technology
Metra Shipping 8-Channel Wireless Spyclops Kit
Metra Home Theater Group is now shipping its new 8-Channel Wireless NVR Kit (SPY-NVR8720W).
Technology
TRENDnet Introduces New DVR Surveillance Kits
TRENDnet has launched a new line of standalone DVR Surveillance Kits.
Technology
iseeBell Enters U.S. Video Doorbell Market
iseeBell will launch its video doorbell and home security system next month.
News
August Home, HomeAway Partner for Simple Access Solution
August Home has partnered with the online marketplace for the vacation rental industry, HomeAway, with the aim of making it easier for hosts to...