Tag: smart home
ADT launches ‘leap forward’ in home security
April 30, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
BOCA RATON, Fla. — ADT, in a new collaboration with Yale and the Z-Wave Alliance, has launched the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave for ADT+, a smart lock that allows users to unlock and disarm their ADT+ security system using just their fingerprint.
The Z-Wave 800 Series is the first smart lock to leverage the newly introduced Z-Wave User Credential Command Class.
“ADT, alongside our partners at Yale and the Z-Wave Alliance, is setting a new standard for smart...
Alfred unveils DB1 Pro smart deadbolt for residential and multi-family properties
April 8, 2025SSN Staff
TORONTO — Smart lock solutions provider Alfred International has launched the DB1 Pro, calling it the company's most advanced smart deadbolt to date.
The DB1 Pro offers three secure entry methods, including keys, pin codes, or mobile app, while connecting effortlessly with modern smart home ecosystems. Designed for both residential and rental property markets, it provides a reliable and convenient access control solution.
The DB1 Pro addresses the growing demand for versatile access...
Commercial and Solar in rear view as ADT pivots hard to smart home
March 5, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
BOCA RATON, Fla. — ADT President and CEO Jim DeVries recommitted to the company’s decision to bow out of its solar business and go all in on its security and smart home during a recent webcast to discuss financial results.
“As a reminder, following the wind down of our solar operation in 2024, ADT is now completely focused on our core security and smart home business,” he said. “This market is large and growing to what analysts project at $23 billion in consumer...
Arlo unveils strategic partnership with Origin AI
January 14, 2025SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Smart home security brand Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO) has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Origin AI.
Under the agreement, Arlo will have exclusive worldwide rights to market and sell Origin AI's artificial intelligence (AI) products, TruShield and Allos, which deliver Verified Human Presence detection through radio frequency (RF) signals emitted by existing WiFi devices in homes or businesses.
Additionally, Arlo plans to integrate Origin...
Shelly to unveil next-gen smart home devices at CES
January 6, 2025SSN Staff
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Shelly Group, a developer of smart home innovation, promises to redefine home automation and interoperability at CES 2025 with the unveiling its Gen4 Series smart home product lineup.
Featuring multi-protocol support across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Matter, the Gen4 Series offers users flexibility and compatibility by allowing them to connect and use devices in a way that best suits their personal smart home setup.
The Gen4 Series introduces several upgraded devices,...
Nuki earns CES 2025 Innovation Award
January 3, 2025SSN Staff
GRAZ, Austria, and LAS VEGAS — Nuki Home Solutions was named an honoree in the 2025 CES Innovation Awards in the Smart Home category for its launch of the Smart Lock Ultra.
Recognized for its design and technical features, Nuki’s Smart Lock Ultra recognition complements news that the company has also officially announced plans to enter the U.S. market in 2025.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as an honoree by the CES 2025 Innovation Awards, as well as to announce...
Vivint enhances service teams with Agentforce
December 27, 2024SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO AND PROVO, UTAH — Salesforce announced that Vivint, an NRG company and provider of smart home and security solutions, is leveraging Agentforce to augment its customer service teams and provide 24/7 autonomous agent support for customers.
Vivint specializes in smart home and security systems featuring automation and smart energy integrations. The company has received more than 400 patents for its smart home products and features and currently serves over two million customers...
Shelly Group expands U.S. smart home portfolio with upgraded Z-Wave devices
December 23, 2024SSN Staff
MUNICH — Shelly Group has announced the expanded Shelly Wave lineup for the U.S. market, enhanced with Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) technology.
The group said that the Shelly Wave product portfolio, built on the Z-Wave 800 Series, includes new products that have been purpose-built to support ZWLR functionality. The expanded lineup features eleven Shelly Wave solutions super-charged with support for ZWLR and includes three battery-powered devices.
“With new devices featuring support...
Brinks Home plans for a tough 2025 residential market
December 11, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — After a year of volatility in the residential security market, Brinks Home has launched a program aimed at helping companies determine the value of their portfolio and drive their next move in 2025.
“Smaller smart home security companies and dealers may not be as capable of handling the stagnancy in the number of new household accounts,” said Natalie Bracamontez, vice president of marketing at Brinks Home. “Especially sales dealers and representatives...
New ADI and Snap One store opens in Omaha
October 18, 2024SSN Staff
MELVILLE, N.Y. — ADI and Snap One announced the soft opening launch of a new store in Omaha, Nebraska, marking a significant milestone in its integration.
The company said that the new store, located at 9840 M St., Omaha, NE 68127, serves as a pilot for the company's combined vision by showcasing the best offerings across ADI and Snap One – all under one roof.
This store replaces the previous ADI location that had been serving local customers, and provides Snap One customers...