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Lowe's Iris: Boon or bane in fight against false alarms?

August 8, 2012Rich Miller

On one hand, it's hard not to see the appeal of Lowe's new Iris home management system. It's do-it-yourself for those with the dexterity to install a thermostat, it's cloud-based so homeowners can control and check on their properties remotely, and it's inexpensive: starter kits range from $179 to $299, and there are no monthly fees for those who choose to do their own alarm monitoring. On the other hand, how many homeowners are really prepared to be their own central station? Sarah-Frances Wallace,...

Ken Kirschenbaum, Lowe's Iris, Rich Miller, Sarah-Frances Wallace, Security Systems News (SSN)