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Nice showcases wireless security at ISC West, launches GC Touch

March 13, 2026SSN Staff

LAS VEGAS – Nice, a global provider of Smart Living solutions, will showcase its latest advancements in wireless security and smart home technology at ISC West, March 23-27, led by the official show debut of the GC Touch panel and its 1.1 firmware update.   The solutions have been engineered to simplify installation, streamline inventory, and enhance the end-user experience while protecting dealer investments across residential and commercial projects.  “Our...

commercial, Joe Mac McConnell, NICE, Residential, smart home, wireless security


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AI, automation take center stage as ADT builds 'home of the future'

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AI, automation take center stage as ADT builds 'home of the future'

March 11, 2026Ken Showers

BOCA RATON, Fla. — On the heels of strong financial results in 2025, ADT is now turning its focus on helping to redefine the future of smart homes and expanding its subscriber base in 2026.  During its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call, executives highlighted the company’s financial performance while outlining plans for the year ahead, emphasizing artificial intelligence (AI) and smart home innovation...

2025, ADT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fourth Quarter (Q4), Jim DeVries, Omar Khan, smart home


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ADT reports Q4 and full year 2025, announces new $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization

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ADT reports Q4 and full year 2025, announces new $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization

March 2, 2026SSN Staff

BOCA RATON, Fla. — ADT, a provider of security, interactive, and smart home solutions serving residential and small business customers in the U.S., has reported results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. Financial highlights for the fourth quarter and full year are below with variances on a year-over-year basis unless otherwise noted. Results of the former commercial and solar businesses are presented as discontinued operations, except for cash flow measures. Full Year 2025 Total...

2025, ADT, Fourth Quarter (Q4), Jim DeVries, Residential, smart home


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ADT Acquires Origin AI

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ADT acquires Origin AI

February 24, 2026SSN Staff

BOCA RATON, Fla. — ADT, a provider of smart home solutions serving residential and small business customers in the U.S., has announced that it has acquired Origin Wireless, Inc. (d/b/a “Origin AI” and “Origin”), bringing Origin’s AI sensing platform and related intellectual property into the ADT ecosystem. Origin AI’s sensing technology enables the home to better understand classification of motion and human detection without cameras, audio, or wearable...

ADT, Mergers & Acquisitions, Omar Khan, Origin AI, Origin Wireless, Residential, smart home


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Arlo and Samsung partnership integrates new features into SmartThings platform

January 15, 2026SSN Staff

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Smart home security services provider Arlo Technologies announced it has entered into an agreement with Samsung SmartThings to bring new capabilities from Arlo’s Smart Security Platform to SmartThings users. Together, the companies plan to address the growing consumer demand for smart security services through the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem. With an initial focus on the U.S. market, the expanded partnership will look to enable Samsung SmartThings users with the...

AI-powered, Arlo Technologies, Mark Benson, Matthew McRae, Samsung, smart home, SmartThings


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Evolving connected home market requires news strategies, experts say

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Evolving connected home market requires new strategies, experts say

January 15, 2026Ken Showers

YARMOUTH, Maine — As smart home energy management becomes a cornerstone of the connected home, platform providers must cater to a diverse and growing client base, said Mary Nitschke, director of strategic accounts for Public Grid, during the recent Parks Associates Smart Energy Summit.  “If you just focus on the inhabitant, you’re going to fail, and if you focus on the owner, you’re going to fail,” she said.  With solar incentives expiring and other...

Connected Home, Gabriela Bunea, Mary Nitschke, multi-family housing, Parks Associates, Smart Energy, smart home, smart thermostats


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UGREEN breaks into home security market

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UGREEN breaks into home security market

January 14, 2026Ken Showers

LAS VEGAS – Global consumer electronics brand UGREEN introduced its “Activate Smarter Living” vision at CES 2026, marking its entry into the home security market and expanding its connected-living portfolio.  The company showcased its SynCare Series, a smart home security ecosystem designed for intelligent, proactive protection, alongside its Nexode Pro 300W Desktop Charger and other connected devices.  In an email to Security...

2026, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), home security, smart home, UGREEN


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Shelly launches Plug Gen4

December 31, 2025SSN Staff

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Shelly Group, a provider of home automation and smart building solutions, has announced the availability of the Shelly Plug Gen4. Expanding upon its Gen4 portfolio, the new privacy-focused smart plug combines advanced connectivity, customizable automation, and robust energy management to deliver secure control for homes and businesses across North America. The Shelly Plug Gen4 supports Matter, Wi-Fi, Zigbee and local control connectivity for seamless interoperability...

home automation, Shelly Group, smart buildings, smart home, Svetlin Todorov


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Home, but not alone

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Home, but not alone

December 12, 2025Ken Showers

DALLAS — It may not have been a stellar year for new builds, but the residential market continues to see growth in the smart home products and services market as homeowners seek a modern and connected lifestyle, according to research by Parks Associates.  Customer loyalty in flux  In a webcast titled “The Next Ten Million Customers: Unlocking Value in Security,” President and CMO Elizabeth Parks walked through the research, including this key data point for...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), data security, Elizabeth Parks, Parks Associates, Residential, smart home


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Brinks adapts to new normal: Homeowners embrace smarter, always-on security Video, analytics, and integrated ecosystems top the list of most-requested features

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Brinks Home adapts to new normal: Homeowners embrace smarter, always-on security video, analytics, and integrated ecosystems top the list of most-requested features

December 11, 2025Ken Showers

YARMOUTH, Maine — Homeowners are moving beyond traditional “lock-and-arm” systems toward intelligent ecosystems that deliver real-time visibility and proactive protection. Security Systems News (SSN) spoke with Laura Finson, director of product and strategy at Brinks Home, about the innovations shaping this transformation and what’s next for residential security in 2026.  SSN: How is smart home device adoption evolving, and what impact is it having on how homeowners...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Brinks Home, Laura Finson, remote video monitoring, Security Systems News (SSN), smart home


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