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Honeywell Total Connect Remote Services expands support to include the new SkyBell Trim Pro high-definition smart video doorbells. SkyBell Trim Pro is designed for installation in narrow spaces where round doorbells may be too wide. It is an ideal replacement for traditional doorbells installed on narrow door trim. Honeywell Total Connect iOS app Through the Honeywell Total Connect iOS app, homeowners can see, hear, and speak to visitors at the door directly using their smartphone or tablet. A...

Secutech concluded its 20th anniversary on a positive note, proving once again to be an important platform for suppliers and buyers to stay at the forefront of the global safety and security market. The show was held from 12 – 14 April 2017 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. During the three-day show, 22,055 visitors from 75 countries and regions explored business collaboration with 372 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions. Every exhibitor showcased their top-notch security devic...

Vanderbilt, a provider state-of-the-art security systems, announces the addition of SPC Connect to its SPC product portfolio, a hosted cloud-based solution designed specifically for installers to monitor, manage and maintain SPC panels remotely from any location. Cost effective design and installation The Vanderbilt SPC series of hybrid intrusion detection systems offer a cost-effective design and installation concept, with both wired and wireless capabilities for intrusion coverage. SPC can b...

The EPR-500 radar with SharpView detects, tracks and records moving objects in a 120° field of view A security software expert has created a portable system to demonstrate instantly the range of its latest radar unit—able to identify predatory vehicles at up to 700m.EyeLynx has designed a mobile pack fitted with its EPR-500 radar and all-in-one Pharos PTZ camera on top of a tripod and challenged security managers to book a free demo to prove it can detect potential i...

Observables is transforming the dealer experience for critical infrastructure of IP devices in the security supply chain Observables™ has created a connected service platform that unifies access control, automation, surveillance and security into a singular system that brings security professionals a simplified, highly-connectable, reliable business solution that consumers will find easy-to-use, dependable and completely useful. Physical, logical and cyber security solu...

The MivaTek solution allows installers to generate new recurring revenue streams and enhance existing offerings A mobile-cloud, IoT platform that will support video-verified, interactive security and healthcare solutions and can increase revenue potential for pro dealers was a highlight of MivaTek’s presence at ISC West 2017. MivaTek Interactive WorldWide Alarm Powered by MivaTek’s Mobile Cloud, Interactive WorldWide Alarm (WWAlarm) provides a dealer-exclusive pl...

 All of the featured locks, which will be available in Q2 and Q3 of 2017, offer new levels of security and convenience Kwikset, a brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware and Home Improvement Division, showcased its five newest residential lock products at ISC West 2017. SmartCode 888 Touchpad Electronic Deadbolt All of the featured locks, which will be available in Q2 and Q3 of 2017, offer new levels of security and convenience, as well as an emphasis on Kwikset...

The report highlights the need for companies to provide consumers a seamless user experience Consumers see more clearly how smart home devices can directly benefit their lives, and are planning to purchase more smart home devices in the future. Those are the key insights from a consumer survey commissioned by PlumChoice, Inc., a provider of premium technical services for IoT and cloud brands, and the Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of companies deploying Z-Wave. Benefits...

Megabuild Indonesia 2017 is offering a new perspective to answer today’s challenges and opportunities Reed Panorama Exhibitions (RPE) will be hosting hundreds of business players from building materials, architecture, interior design and ceramic industry during its annual exhibitions Megabuild Indonesia 2017, to be held in Jakarta Convention Centre (JCC) from March 16-19, 2017. This exhibition will be held in conjunction with Keramika 2017 and Jakarta Design Week 2017. M...

The SmartCode 916 features Kwikset’s patent-pending SecureScreen technology Kwikset, brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc, Hardware and Home Improvement Division, a provider of residential security, announced that homeowners using Samsung SmartThings or Wink to control their Kwikset SmartCode 910, 912, 914 and 916 electronic locks can now ask Alexa-enabled devices to lock their deadbolts. This feature is a result of a new API launch from Amazon tha...

ADT Pulse allows customers to arm and disarm their security system, and access home automation features ADT LLC, a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses, recently surpassed the 2 million customer milestone for its groundbreaking Pulse interactive security platform. Introduced in 2010, ADT Pulse was the first mass market security and home automation platform available to consumers, delivering a seamless ecosystem to create a smarter, safer home....

The BlueDiamond mobile ecosystem is a complete cloud-based service with a smartphone app and Bluetooth readers Mobile devices are changing how people access hotel rooms, office buildings and even their homes. At the forefront of the movement to make security products more accessible on the go, brands like Lenel and Interlogix are delivering innovative mobile solutions that add to end-user convenience, safety, and security. Both brands, alongside Supra and Onity, will be on-han...

The HDR processing at full 4K resolution provides detailed video images even under high-contrast lighting conditions Ambarella, Inc., a developer of low-power, HD and Ultra HD video processing semiconductors, introduced the S5L and S5LM SoC (System on Chip) families to enable a new generation of 4K IP security cameras. The S5L is designed for professional IP cameras and includes 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) processing, multi-streaming, on-chip lens distortion correction, and du...

Videx’s extensive product range enables Laidlaw to cater for all simple to complex applications For the very best in door entry and access control, customers rely on the knowledge of Laidlaw Security Systems and Videx. Laidlaw, a trusted supplier to architectural suppliers and contractors, has worked with Videx, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of access control systems, for many years, and together they ensure that they provide customers the confidence they...

iotega is an innovative security and lifestyle management platform which facilitates home automation enhancements and add-ons via software apps running on additional devices Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces the launch of iotega, its next generation wireless security and automation platform designed to provide safer, smarter living for homes and businesses. Security and lifestyle management platform iotega is an innovative security and lifestyle man...

The VTNS1006A-2 switch and the VTH5222CH indoor unit use a two-wire interface As modern society rapidly develops, residents are looking for more advanced features in their intercom systems. However, old apartment buildings often do not have data network wiring in place to install IP based intercom system. The cost associated with rewiring has become a barrier in many intercom system upgrade projects. The Dahua 2-Wire Apartment Video Intercom System provides a cost effective, f...

August Home joins over 450 members in supporting the Z-Wave standard in smart homes all over the world The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organisation dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, welcomes leading smart lock provider August Home to its membership. August Home joins over 450 members in supporting the Z-Wave standard in smart homes all over the world. August Smart Lock Pro August Home has also announced the August Smart Lock Pro...

Pro Control will demonstrate how its system components allow users to easily manage any environment Pro Control, a division of Remote Technologies Incorporated, has announced that it will showcase affordable and powerful remote control and processing products, including its Z-Wave lighting control solutions, at ISC West, April 5th-7th, at the Sands Expo Centre in Las Vegas. Exhibiting within the ADI Pavilion in booth 24144, the company will demonstrate how its system componen...

The Z-Wave Pavilion is now in its third year at ISC West and will feature pods representing nine member companies The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of 450 member companies supporting the Z-Wave wireless home control technology, will host the Z-Wave Pavilion in Booth 26065 at ISC West 2017 in Las Vegas. Z-Wave Alliance new members The Z-Wave Alliance heads to the security show with over 90% penetration in the smart security market and now has over 1700 certified device...

Climax Technology is now offering integration with Amazon Echo, IFTTT, and voice reporting, available on Climax Home Portal Platform, to provide users with increased flexibility, control and greater peace of mind. Climax Home Portal Server Platform is an IP/GPRS-based security management solution designed to provide security professionals and home owners with new and convenient ways to manage home security and smart home automation services. Voice control with Alexa With the addition of Amazon...

The OV9712 CameraChip image sensor is built on OmniVision’s OmniPixel3-HS high-sensitivity pixel technology OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, in collaboration with Texas Instruments Inc. (TI), a semiconductor design and manufacturing company, announced a new reference design for low-power, battery-operated, instant-on smart home security cameras. OmniVision OV788 video processor This design pairs OmniVision’s OV788...

RISCO Smart Home offers a streamlined lifestyle that delivers modern convenience and peace of mind RISCO Group, the global manufacturer of end-to-end solutions for the professional security market, announces the launch of RISCO Smart Home – its first complete connected home security solution. RISCO Smart Home aims to provide end-users with a professional security system that boasts intelligent home automation; combining video monitoring, energy management, smart access a...

Millennial customers are helping drive the integration of loT connectivity and want the latest solutions Connected Technologies, LLC, Crystal Lake, Illinois, continues to respond to new industry and market trends through the Connect ONE cloud-hosted service, including the exciting capability to add voice-initiated system control through home and mobile platform systems such as Siri and Google Assistant. Voice recognition control "With our new voice recognition control, monit...

The new IoT solutions provide real-time location to locate and monitor critical medical equipment From hospitals to homes, HID Global provides the broadest portfolio of solutions to establish, create, use, and manage trusted identities in the healthcare environment. The company will demonstrate its compliant multi-factor authentication portfolio for electronic prescription of controlled substances (EPCS) as well as solutions to protect patient data. HID Global will also showca...

Jonathan Lewit will touch on the array of connected devices and open platforms in the market ONVIF, a standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it will be presenting at TechSec Solutions 2017, February 27-28, 2017, at the Delray Beach Marriott, Delray Beach, Florida, as part of a panel discussion on standards, best practices, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things.Internet of ThingsJonathan Lewit, Chair of the ONVIF Communication Com...

ASSA CLIQ Remote is also reducing the time empty properties stand vacant between tenancies CLIQ Remote from ASSA, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the manufacturer of door opening solutions, has won the title of ‘Most Innovative New Product’ at the 2017 Housing Innovation Awards. Held at The Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, London, the award was presented to ASSA in recognition of how it is helping transform access control...

The catalogue includes all the new products and solutions for audio door entry, digital video door entry and access control systems Fermax has issued its new International General Catalogue 2017 for professionals, showing how its technological space accelerates its growth with new products, systems and solutions. New Fermax products This new edition includes all the new products prepared by the brand in order to keep offering cost-effective solutions for audio door entry sys...

Fermax unveiled their latest technology, including home automation systems and video door entry systems Fermax took part in Intersec 2017, the trade fair for security and safety in the Middle East. Fermax used this opportunity to unveil their latest technology, which offers equipment that integrates home automation systems and video door entry systems for safe, comfortable and efficient homes; their objective being to turn the video door entry system screen into the techn...

SpotCam records full HD 1080P video, covering an entire room with its 155-degree ultra-wide angle lens SpotCam announced the SpotCam Sense, a comprehensive all-in-one home monitoring and security solution for families. SpotCam Sense is smarter than most home IP security cameras, featuring built-in humidity, temperature, and lux meters to keep track of home vitals. Bundled with free 24-hour recording, it's the best option for monitoring the home or office. High-quality video r...

Embsec’s laser scanning will position GJD as a leader in the field of laser detection GJD, a manufacturer and designer of professional external detector equipment and LED illuminators announced it has signed an agreement to acquire from Embsec AB, a Swedish R&D house, all of their internet protocol (IP) and laser technology plus all related intellectual property rights. The IP technology will be integrated into GJD’s D-TECT detector and Clarius LED illuminator...