Tag: Z-Wave
OliverIQ releases multi-protocol hub
October 22, 2024SSN Staff
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — Smart Home as a Service (SHaaS) platform OliverIQ has announced the availability of the OliverIQ Hub with built-in customer support from the AI-powered Ollie chatbot.
This plug-and-play device allows OliverIQ service providers to deliver comprehensive smart home services and on-demand device support to new and existing customers. This subscription service, available exclusively through ISPs, security dealers, home builders, professional integration firms, and retailers,...
Alfred International launches Smart Mortise Lock in U.S.
August 13, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
TORONTO — Alfred International, the smart and connected lock subsidiary of GHT Door Hardware, has launched its patented Alfred ML2 Smart Mortise Lock with Z-Wave Long Range in the U.S.
The company says the ML2 combines state-of-the-art technology with a keypad and drive mechanism that makes it an ideal retrofit solution for properties with long-standing, older mortise style locks. It offers convenience for property managers and homeowners looking to upgrade their mortise...
Trident IoT launches Taurus Z-Wave Series Silicon
April 30, 2024SSN Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Trident IoT, an RF technology and engineering company, has announced the release window of its new Taurus Z-Wave Series of silicon solutions.
The Trident IoT Taurus Z-Wave Series will encompass system-on-chip (SoC) solutions and modules that support the latest advancements in Z-Wave technology, including Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) for the U.S. and the implementation of the ZWLR European specification. The Taurus Z-Wave Series will ship with an SDK based on Open Z-Wave Specification...
Trident IoT completes $10M fundraising, welcomes Pedersen to board
April 19, 2024SSN Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Trident IoT, a silicon provider and radio frequency (RF) technology company, announced the completion of a $10 million fundraising round.
Trident IoT said that it offers Z-Wave silicon solutions and product design and development consulting services for any RF technology, and that this latest fundraising round will allow the company to expand silicon/hardware solutions development, engineering support, and certification preparation services across the gamut of IoT and...
NAPCO announces availability of Prima Security device
October 5, 2023SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. – Napco Security Technologies has announced the immediate availability of its Prima Security/Video/Automation All-in-One Super Panel and accessories line at all leading Distributors in North America.
Napco’s Prima 7” Super Panel, is a slim profile all-in-one 7” panel that controls security, fire, HD Video, and Z-Wave smart automation. Napco touted its easy 5-minute installation as a leading feature. Prima includes consumer features, such as voice...
Z-Wave Alliance announces new membership tiers
May 19, 2023SSN Staff
BEAVERTON, OR – Standards development organization the Z-Wave Alliance has announced two new levels of membership offerings.
The Z-Wave Alliance said that these new tiers were created to broaden the organization’s reach, foster innovation, and add opportunities for membership involvement that supports the growth of the alliance. The new tiers consist of Individual Academic Member, which is for individual members of the teaching staff of a college, university, or similar higher...
RoomMe introduces event-driven, on-demand occupancy reporting
June 9, 2020SSN Staff
TEL AVIV, Israel—Intellithings, creator of RoomMe, a patented intelligent room presence monitoring system highlighted on page 20 of Security Systems News’ May 2020 Product Spotlight section, recently announced support for IFTTT, including an action that provides users with trigger-driven occupancy reports. This update is available on the RoomMe app and is compatible with IFTTT-connected alarm and security systems. Leveraging patented Presence Sensing Technology (PST), RoomMe leverages...
Silicon Labs and Z-Wave Alliance expand smart home ecosystem
December 19, 2019SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Silicon Labs and the Z-Wave Alliance announced plans to open the Z-Wave Specification as a ratified, multi-source wireless standard, available to all silicon and stack vendors for development. Semiconductor and software suppliers will be able to join the Z-Wave ecosystem, contribute to future advancements of the smart home standard, and develop and supply sub-GHz Z-Wave radio devices and software stacks. The Z-Wave Alliance will expand to a standards development organization for...
Silicon Labs acquires Sigma Designs' Z-Wave Business
April 25, 2018Paul Ragusa
AUSTIN, Texas—Silicon Labs announced this week the completed acquisition of Sigma Designs' Z-Wave business for $240 million in an all-cash transaction.“With Z-Wave now being a part of Silicon Labs we have really created an IoT powerhouse,” Raoul Wijgergangs, VP/GM of the Z-Wave Business in Silicon Labs, told Security Systems News. “Every short-range IoT technology is now combined into one company, so I believe that any company that is looking to do something with low-power...
'Timing is perfect' for Honeywell upgrade solution release
July 2, 2014Tess Nacelewicz
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Honeywell just introduced a new solution enabling dealers to offer affordable home automation upgrades to more than 10 million customers—and a company executive says the release of Honeywell's VISTA Automation Module or “VAM” couldn't have come at a better moment.
That's because dealers are already reaching out to existing customers to do a radio upgrade as the 2G sunset approaches, Alan Stoddard, senior director of marketing for Honeywell Security...