residential security systems
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moment it seems that a lot of active central stations are looking to outsource to wholesale and reapply that cash to grow their RMR business. ”Pam Petrow, Vector Security, also senses change in the wind. “Consumers’
willingness to take on responsibility for some aspects of monitoring will continue to change the industry. Whether it is a DIY with 100 percent self monitoring, or some subset of events the customer self monitors, this will impact the next evolution of monitoring. In addition, the way the monitoring centers communicate with the consumer is evolving … to be more responsive to consumers, communicating with them via the venues they prefer — this relates to alarm response, service requests, billing payment options, and even sales. ”Staying current is top of mind for most manufacturers, but with so much outside of the industry competition, it is even more critical for residential security manufacturers and their dealers. “That is what guides our product development going forward,” NAPCO's Jorge Hevia says. “We want to leverage those ecosystems that exist out there with the Internet and smartphones and everything that is already in place and still come out with products that keep our professional installers relevant. We have seen a lot in 2016 with DIY and other direct to consumer models. What we are going to concentrate on is enhancing professional security or connected home experience. ”From voice to video, the “it” technology of the moment has a positive effect on dealers, says Greg Blackett, of Tyco Security Products.
Adding features such as selective access entry by means of a password oriented system, cameras, motion sensors and remote access can also be a part of the gate. The next level of defense comprises of security doors. There is a variety of materials used to make these doors more intruder resistant. It could be made of steel, wood or a combination of the two. The good thing is that the designs they have are not limited. The façade of the house can be secure without looking like a prison. The different styles would let a homeowner to choose according to the house’s overall feel without compromising the family’s safety. There are burglar alarms to be used as part of the security system. These burglar alarms have different specifications. Some are made to be placed along with the locking mechanism of a door. There are also those that are made to fit windows.