Smart homes
Reflections on the rapid growth of ecosystems for smart homes and home control.
Podcast: Yale smart lock solution for Amazon Key
ASSA ABLOY Group company, Yale Locks & Hardware recently announced that it has teamed up with Amazon on a new service exclusively for Prime members that …
Deliveries on your doormat – even if you’re out
In Sweden, a new smart door lock from ASSA ABLOY is making the “While you were out...” delivery card a thing of the past. PostNord customers can now …
Trends in smart door locks
What’s trending in the world of smart door locks? A new study identifies consumer demands for 2016 and beyond. A co-published report from IFSECGlobal …Member only
Report: Smart-Home Security in 2016
This report reveals answers to key questions about the growing market for smart locks. What do consumers think a digital door lock should do? How do they …
Redefining the digital world
The Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding all around us. Soon, even Starbucks coffee cups will have a role to play in this connected world, says Joakim …
The significance of standards and ecosystems
The security industry is undergoing a profound change as security technology evolves in the digital age. That is a given, an obvious truth. But a concurrent …
The symbiosis of digital and physical security
The challenge of modern security reminds one of the 1955 Stargazers hit, "Close the door – they're coming through the window": as soon as you've stopped …
Smart energy savers
Growing climate change concerns and constantly rising energy prices are increasing demand for environmental solutions in the home – from the simple …
High-tech home care
An aging population opting to stay at home is generating new solutions and technology. In the US alone, the market for technology to help seniors age …
Home safe home
Increased integration, more software, and remote monitoring are just a few of the growing trends in home security. Yet some industry players suggest a …
Lights are on, but nobody’s home
A smart house knows exactly what to do.
Enhancing home security
Home automation is expanding, with many systems based on existing security packages. Now, in addition to ensuring that windows and doors are locked, users …