Smart Home

ADT Blu is designed to give homeowners a self-installed security option that can expand over time with additional cameras, sensors and professional monitoring services.
ADT’s new Blu platform targets consumers seeking flexible self-installed home security systems with optional professional monitoring and smart home integration.
May 20, 2026
ADI’s new Control4 T5 In-Wall Touchscreen features a slimmer flush-mount design, faster processing and simplified PoE installation for smart home environments.
May 14, 2026
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Elizabeth Parks addresses attendees during CONNECTIONS 2026, where Parks Associates marked 30 years of tracking the evolution of the connected home market.
May 8, 2026
Attendees will participate in hands-on testing and working sessions designed to evaluate device interoperability and network performance across Z-Wave environments.
April 28, 2026
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According to Parks Associates, as homeowners explore self-installed cameras and app-based security options, traditional dealers are adjusting their sales models to keep pace with changing buying habits.
April 7, 2026
Nuki’s Keypad 2 NFC enables secure tap-to-unlock access at the front door using smartphones, wearables, fingerprints, or access codes.
April 1, 2026
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Z-Wave's entry into professionally installed security platforms gave dealers the technology framework to expand beyond basic arm/disarm functionality — turning security systems into connected home platforms that customers interact with daily.
March 20, 2026
ADT has acquired Origin Wireless for $170 million, adding AI-based motion and presence sensing technology to its smart home and security platform.
Feb. 24, 2026
Vivint’s new builder-focused program packages connected devices such as cameras, smart locks, thermostats and sensors into a centrally managed system installed and serviced by the company’s in-house technicians.
Feb. 16, 2026

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