Tag: smart home
Arlo and Samsung partnership integrates new features into SmartThings platform
January 15, 2026SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Smart home security services provider Arlo Technologies announced it has entered into an agreement with Samsung SmartThings to bring new capabilities from Arlo’s Smart Security Platform to SmartThings users.
Together, the companies plan to address the growing consumer demand for smart security services through the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem. With an initial focus on the U.S. market, the expanded partnership will look to enable Samsung SmartThings users with the...
Evolving connected home market requires new strategies, experts say
January 15, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — As smart home energy management becomes a cornerstone of the connected home, platform providers must cater to a diverse and growing client base, said Mary Nitschke, director of strategic accounts for Public Grid, during the recent Parks Associates Smart Energy Summit.
“If you just focus on the inhabitant, you’re going to fail, and if you focus on the owner, you’re going to fail,” she said.
With solar incentives expiring and other...
UGREEN breaks into home security market
January 14, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
LAS VEGAS – Global consumer electronics brand UGREEN introduced its “Activate Smarter Living” vision at CES 2026, marking its entry into the home security market and expanding its connected-living portfolio.
The company showcased its SynCare Series, a smart home security ecosystem designed for intelligent, proactive protection, alongside its Nexode Pro 300W Desktop Charger and other connected devices.
In an email to Security...
Shelly launches Plug Gen4
December 31, 2025SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Shelly Group, a provider of home automation and smart building solutions, has announced the availability of the Shelly Plug Gen4.
Expanding upon its Gen4 portfolio, the new privacy-focused smart plug combines advanced connectivity, customizable automation, and robust energy management to deliver secure control for homes and businesses across North America.
The Shelly Plug Gen4 supports Matter, Wi-Fi, Zigbee and local control connectivity for seamless interoperability...
Home, but not alone
December 12, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DALLAS — It may not have been a stellar year for new builds, but the residential market continues to see growth in the smart home products and services market as homeowners seek a modern and connected lifestyle, according to research by Parks Associates.
Customer loyalty in flux
In a webcast titled “The Next Ten Million Customers: Unlocking Value in Security,” President and CMO Elizabeth Parks walked through the research, including this key data point for...
Brinks Home adapts to new normal: Homeowners embrace smarter, always-on security video, analytics, and integrated ecosystems top the list of most-requested features
December 11, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Homeowners are moving beyond traditional “lock-and-arm” systems toward intelligent ecosystems that deliver real-time visibility and proactive protection. Security Systems News (SSN) spoke with Laura Finson, director of product and strategy at Brinks Home, about the innovations shaping this transformation and what’s next for residential security in 2026.
SSN: How is smart home device adoption evolving, and what impact is it having on how homeowners...
Smart home experts debate profit models in a shifting market
October 13, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
PLANO, Texas — During a recent webcast, Elizabeth Parks, president and chief marketing officer at Parks Associates, asked a panel of smart home experts about the important questions facing industry professionals right now: Who’s making money, what are consumers buying, and how do we compete and change?
With up to 48% of households having a smart device in their home, according to the latest Parks Associates research, you might assume that recurring monthly revenue from subscription...
‘Monitoring is on the verge of a major transformation,’ says Rick Sheets
October 8, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — As the security industry pivots from reactive response to proactive threat detection, integrators are under increasing pressure to deliver smarter, more predictive ecosystems that not only safeguard homes but also earn customer trust, says Rick Sheets of Brinks Home.
Driven by advancements in AI and automation, monitoring services are evolving beyond basic alerts to offer contextual intelligence, personalized service and seamless integration with smart home technologies....
SimpliSafe signs definitive agreement to be acquired by GTCR
September 15, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
BOSTON — Smart Home device manufacturer SimpliSafe has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by GTCR, a leading private equity firm, from Hellman & Friedman (H&F).
In the release the company revealed that Christian Cerda will maintain his position as Chief Executive Officer of SimpliSafe, and SimpliSafe's founders, Chad and Eleanor Laurans, will remain substantial investors and board members.
Founded in 2006, SimpliSafe is the third largest residential...
CEDIA reveals 2025 Smart Home Award winners
September 15, 2025SSN Staff
DENVER — CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals, announced the winners of the 2025 Smart Home Awards Americas while the industry gathered at CEDIA Expo in Denver.
The event recognized outstanding achievements in design, innovation, and technical excellence. Industry professionals celebrated those who are shaping the future of smart home technology across the Americas.
“Our entire community should feel immense pride, not only in the remarkable achievements being awarded,...