Archives for October 2018

Resideo’s Security, Home-Automation IPO: Comparing REZI, CTRL, ALRM

In IPO, Honeywell spinoff Resideo (NYSE: REZI) joins Control4 and Alarm.com as the only pure-play, pro-centric security and smart-home stocks. We compare 12 publicly traded competitors.

Oldest Lock and Door in Philippines | Mr. Locksmith Blog

Oldest Lock and Door in Philippines | Mr. Locksmith Blog For further information go to Mr. Prolock. On a recent trip to the Philippines, I was able to see the Oldest Lock and Door in the Philippines. The oldest documented house in the Philippines was built between 1675 to 1730 and is located in Barangay Parian, […]

What to Expect When 8K and 5G Take Over

The 2018 MRI Expo focused on educating integrators on the advancements made by 8K and 5G in recent months, and what they can expect as the tech grows in popularity.

Nortek 2GIG’s ‘Smart Areas’ Enable Security Panel Partitioning

The 2GIG GC3 security panel comes complete with a user interface, a wireless transceiver, controller, and communicator all in one package.

Northstar Affiliate Funding Program Adds Qolsys Products

The NorthStar authorized affiliate funding program funds qualified security and automation systems originated and installed by independent companies.

How To Separate Rental Car Keys #1| Mr. Locksmith blog

How To Separate Rental Car Keys #1| Mr. Locksmith blog Mr. Locksmith (604) 259-2953 For further information go to Mr. Locksmith Northshore. When you rent a car you usually give you two car keys/fobs crimped together on a metal wire. If you lose the keys you could be liable to replace not one but two keys and […]

Honeywell Total Connect Video Cameras Install Using QR Code

Integrators can install the Honeywell Total Connect Video indoor and outdoor IPCAMs using a simple QR code.

CEO Interview: The Scoop on AVAD, WAVE Electronics Merger

Mark Fukuda, CEO of the newly merged home-technology distributors AVAD + WAVE Electronics, discusses new corporate name, house brands, security channel, pro AV sector, and what used to keep him up at night.

Marine Corps Major and Paralympic Gold Medalist Receives Customized ELAN Controlled Smart Home

Local integration firm Xtend Technologies worked with the Gary Sinise Foundation to create the perfect smart home for archery Paralympic gold medalist and war veteran Eric Burkett and his family.

10 Cybersecurity Smart Home Tips to Share With Customers

It’s Hacktober, also known as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), which means it’s the perfect time to brush up on some key tips to help keep your customers and their data safe from hackers.