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Read: Report: Overwhelming Majority of Security Dealers Offering More Than Pro Monitoring

Report: Overwhelming Majority of Security Dealers Offering More Than Pro Monitoring

New research from Parks Associates reveals security dealers are offering more services such as video verification, PERS and cybersecurity to compete against the DIY trend.

Read: Looking Forward to 2021: How COVID-19 Will Reshape Home Security

Looking Forward to 2021: How COVID-19 Will Reshape Home Security

With COVID-19 still affecting the way most Americans live, work, play and go to school, the security industry is faced with a variety of opportunities and challenges.

Read: Cheap DIY Device Purveyor Wyze Unveils $5/Month Pro Security Monitoring

Cheap DIY Device Purveyor Wyze Unveils $5/Month Pro Security Monitoring

The pro monitoring service is seemingly the most affordable option currently available, and is said to be powered by Noonlight and a TMA 5-Diamond certified monitoring company.

Read: Brinks Home Security Q3 Performance Crimped by COVID-19

Brinks Home Security Q3 Performance Crimped by COVID-19

During the quarter ended Sept. 30, the company added 17,111 customers, compared to 21,228 accounts for the same period in the prior year.

Read: Comcast Rolls Out Xfinity Camera Offering to Combat Package Theft

Comcast Rolls Out Xfinity Camera Offering to Combat Package Theft

The new Self Protection Service is available to Xfinity Internet customers with an xFi Gateway; includes 24/7 continuous recording.

Read: DIY Once Again Tops Pro Systems in 2020 J.D. Power Home Security Satisfaction Study

DIY Once Again Tops Pro Systems in 2020 J.D. Power Home Security Satisfaction Study

The home security satisfaction survey also revealed that COVID-19 has driven an increase in purchasing or upgrading home security systems.

Read: Impact of DIY on Smart Home, Security to be Examined During CONNECTIONS Panel

Impact of DIY on Smart Home, Security to be Examined During CONNECTIONS Panel

The virtual CONNECTIONS event hosted by Parks Associates will feature a panel of security execs discussing consumer responses to the ever-expanding security landscape.

Read: Home Automation Deep Dive: More Residential Dealers Deploy DIY During Pandemic

Home Automation Deep Dive: More Residential Dealers Deploy DIY During Pandemic

Self-installed security systems, with and without professional monitoring attached, spikes due to COVID-19 challenges on the home front. SSI’s 2020 Home Automation Deep Dive reveals what else is helping offset a slowdown in installed system sales.

Read: Google Discontinues Nest Secure DIY Security System

Google Discontinues Nest Secure DIY Security System

The discontinuation comes a few months after ADT announced a partnership with Google that would see the company’s smart security hardware be replaced with an all-Google offering.

Read: Frontpoint Security Sells Controlling Interest to Investment Firm

Frontpoint Security Sells Controlling Interest to Investment Firm

Frontpoint says the investment will help the DIY security and home automation provider expand business through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

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