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Technology Meets Reality: New Smart Devices Generating Unwanted Alarm Signals

Technology Meets Reality: New Smart Devices Generating Unwanted Alarm Signals

Technology manufacturers continue to introduce new “smart” devices to entice consumers, and the public has been responding enthusiastically to these new products. The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) has issued a warning statement on March 8th, 2023 regarding false alarm signals being generated by Apple iPhone 14’s and Apple Watches.
Full-Featured Access Point from EnGenius Provides Business-Grade Wi-Fi

Full-Featured Access Point from EnGenius Provides Business-Grade Wi-Fi

Installation companies are being increasingly asked to provide improved Wi-Fi coverage from commercial and residential clients. The EnGenius EWS357-FIT is a fully featured remote access point that is capable of the latest Wi-Fi 802.11ax (also called “Wi-Fi 6”) standard, which can provide maximum bandwidths of 574 Mbps in the 2.4GHz frequency, and also 1200 Mbps in the 5 GHz spectrum.
IP Connected Consumer Devices Offer Recurring Revenue Paths For Dealers

IP Connected Consumer Devices Offer Recurring Revenue Paths For Dealers

Alarm contractors may want to branch out in providing security, servicing, and warrantees regarding personal data and private network protection, according to a white paper titled “Protect the Connected Home: Home Security Meets Personal Privacy” from Parks Associates.
Subwoofer Provides Flexible Placement and App Based Tuning

Subwoofer Provides Flexible Placement and App Based Tuning

The Proficient Audio FRS-10 is a black 10” subwoofer with unique functions and setup. With a 1000-watt Class D amplifier, this speaker has app-based tuning, auto EQ, digital room correction, and digital signal processing.
Qolsys Increases Fire Alarm Flexibilty With QS5517 Wireless Heat Detector

Qolsys Increases Fire Alarm Flexibilty With QS5517 Wireless Heat Detector

To provide comprehensive fire alarm sensor coverage for a client, smoke detectors generally provide faster detection of smoke particles than heat detectors. Basements, garages, and other dusty locations aren’t suitable for smoke detectors due to potential false alarms.
University Study Confirms Dramatic Impact of the SIAC “Model Alarm Ordinance” on False Alarms

University Study Confirms Dramatic Impact of the SIAC “Model Alarm Ordinance” on False Alarms

A study produced by the UNC-Charlotte Criminal Justice & Criminology Department confirms the dramatic Impact of the SIAC “Model Alarm Ordinance” on false alarms.
DSC Neo Powerseries Systems Support Remote Keypads with RF PowerG Transceiver

DSC Neo Powerseries Systems Support Remote Keypads with RF PowerG Transceiver

The HS2LCDRF9 is a full featured keypad and access control reader that communicates wirelessly. When connected to the proper Power Series Neo control, this keypad supports 128 combined wired and wireless zones and multiple partitions.
Dahua Web Access Controller Provides Full Network, Lock and Reader Power

Dahua Web Access Controller Provides Full Network, Lock and Reader Power

The ASC-3202B is an access control interface device that is an attractive and full featured reader and door lock interface. With a built-in Web server, the device is accessible using common web browsers.
M1-The Smart Control Focused On Security

M1-The Smart Control Focused On Security

M1 is a security-focused, smart control solution for residential and commercial applications with flexible expansion options to meet client needs. It provides comprehensive detection and reporting for security, life safety, and environmental conditions. Using an integration-friendly approach, M1 builds on this platform with full-featured automation capabilities to enhance safety, comfort, and convenience.
New Bluetooth LE Audio Specification Opens New Opportunities

New Bluetooth LE Audio Specification Opens New Opportunities

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that has been standardized since the late 1990’s and is currently in use in billions of devices worldwide. Every set of Apple EarPods™ you see or wear is using Bluetooth technology to provide audio from iPhones and iPads, and a vast variety of manufacturers are providing various devices to connect non-Bluetooth components to provide a wireless audio output.