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HOME AUTOMATION
▶ SAN JOSE, Calif. - Johnson Controls
announces the release of the IQ Panel 4,
a new model of the Qolsys IQ Panel improving
on the IQ Panel 2 Plus.
The all-in-one IQ Panel 4 is billed as
delivering industry-leading connectivity
and reliability on LTE, WiFi, Z-Wave,
Bluetooth, PowerG and legacy security
wireless. The new release includes a highly
integrated IoT processor from Qualcomm,
while a 7-inch HD touchscreen
has an upgraded 8MP panel camera with
flex-tilt to adjust camera angle for disarm
photos, peek-in and alarm videos.
The new QuadSound speaker system
allows music streaming over Bluetooth,
and SmartMount installation system provides
easy wall or table stand mounting
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Johnson Controls Launches IQ Panel 4
crypted wireless with compatibility for
legacy security wireless already installed
in the home or building, according to the
The panel's new QuadSound speaker
system allows music streaming over
Bluetooth, among other feature sets.
options, including the new IQ Base Table
Stand Subwoofer. Dual-SRF featuring
PowerG provides long range secure enCOPS,
SecureNet Partner to Bundle Pro Monitoring
▶ WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. - SecureNet Technologies and COPS
Monitoring are partnering to give security dealers the ability to
meet the rising demand for professionally monitored smart home
and security services.
Under the program, dealers will have access to a bundled service
offering that includes smart home interactive services, video
and professional monitoring for the first time, according to an announcement.
SecureNet
Technologies is a leading software platform provider
in the connected property segment, offering innovative solutions
for a unified mobile application for interactive security, home
control and video monitoring services. Additionally, SecureNet's
platform enables dealers to leverage a suite of actionable and
easy to use business management tools.
" Both companies have strong commitments to our dealer
partners. We look for ways to collaborate with our partners to
help drive innovation and growth in meaningful ways, " says SecureNet
CEO Keith Schneider. " We believe this new bundled approach,
at this aggressive price, will have a meaningful impact on
our dealer partners' recurring costs and generate a real opportunity
to increase their bottom line. We know our success is tied
to their success. "
The combined services are said to provide value and scale by
dramatically reducing a dealer's cost for similar services.
" This partnership represents an opportunity for professional
security dealers to enhance growth while realizing greater profitability
in an increasingly competitive and fast evolving market, "
explains COPS Monitoring's president Jim McMullen. " We believe
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company.
" We fine-tuned every radio to improve
range, installation time and provide a better
user experience, " says Dave Pulling,
Johnson Controls general manager and
founder of the recently acquired Qolsys.
" IQ Panel 4 builds its foundation on what
we've learned over 10 years of hardware
development, 32 software updates and listening
to feedback from our customers. "
The panel features extensive integration
with Alarm.com interactive services
providing residential, SMB/commercial,
wellness, builder and MDU/multifamily
support with a single panel and app.
that bundling our monitoring services with SecureNet's smart
home feature set and custom branding at such a low price could
be a real game changer. "
Kwikset Lifts Curtain on 10-Button Smart Lock
▶ LAKE FOREST, Calif. - The newly-released Home Connect 620
is Kwikset's first smart lock in the " Home Connect " line. The device
features a 10-button keypad with one-touch locking and the latest
Z-Wave 700 chip technology, which includes the convenience of
Z-Wave SmartStart and the security of the S2 framework.
Featuring an all-metal design and a choice of traditional or
contemporary styling, the Home Connect 620 is designed to integrate
with a variety of smart home systems and serves as an " entry-level "
smart lock. It is said to deliver convenience and peace of
mind to homeowners with complete remote locking/unlocking via
smartphones and tablets, as well as total home control.
With Z-Wave SmartStart, users can enroll devices by scanning
a QR code even before beginning installation, providing an easy
and fast way to gain instant interoperability and control of the
Home Connect 620. The S2 framework adds an additional layer
of AES 128-bit encryption of wireless signals for increased device
security.
The device can hold up to 250 user access codes and receive
notifications with an Internet connection through a home automation
system. Homeowners can quickly send personalized access
codes to family and guests. The Mastercode feature of the
Home Connect 620 protects commands and settings to prevent
lock tampering and can be managed wirelessly for additional security
and lock management.
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