What a year 2020 was! The security industry, both residential and commercial, rode a roller coaster and began a transformation. Lifestyles and work activities were turned upside down with the onslaught and wide spread of COVID-19.

The alignment of the two companies’ services gives homeowners ways to help save on their homeowners’ insurance and offer better protection for their life, property, family and assets.

SecurityCEU.com announced they will begin hosting content related to smart home and audio/video in partnership with Bedrock Learning. 

The Alarm.com touchless video doorbell rings without requiring any contact, eliminating the need to physically press a doorbell button. 

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. 

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.

This draft specification standardizes the communication of metadata and event handling of analytics for smart applications. It paves the way for increased interoperability of IP cameras or analytics applications with video management systems, and easier integration with IoT systems.