The West Coast-based KOA CCTV specializes in video surveillance cameras, DVRs, and home automation, and now joins a group of 12 regional wholesale distributors serving Southern California and Las Vegas.

Certain state laws prohibit audio recording in covert applications, so can you disguise an Amazon Echo or Google Home?

Cellular might seem more reliable than Internet for communications between alarm systems and central stations, but what happens when CDMA sunset kills millions of pro-monitored security systems?

TodaySmoke Detective turns any smart phone or camera-enabled device into a smoke detector … and other innovations in smoke, CO and fire safety at CES 2019.’s

Greg Simmons and partner have sold their Las Vegas security and home-automation firm Eagle Sentry to long-time sales manager Cory Reif and top client Mark Lindsey, who already built “the greatest showroom on earth.”

Beyond MicroLED TVs and stunning sound systems, CEDIA Expo 2018 showcased other smart-home trends including robotic patio umbrellas, multipurpose IoT sensors, and smart leak detection systems.

Now available, the RTI Miravue VIP-1 video over IP system allow professional integrators to employ scalable AV over IP systems to better manage the cost of AV distribution systems.

Retired MLB star pitcher Matt Cain’s new home features ELAN security and automation, audio from SpeakerCraft and Sunfire, and custom combination home theater and game room.

Fingerprint access-control devices from ekey Biometric Systems integrate seamlessly with Crestron smart-home systems for secure and convenient entry.