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Swann Intros Smart Security Cam

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Swann is the next company to offer a residential security product-- the Smart Security Camera, featuring 1080p video, night vision and IP65-rated weatherproofing for use both indoors and outside.

Swann cameraThe camera has a 120-degree wide-angle lens, allowing customers to capture faces and license plates from multiple angles. True Detect heat-sensing technology prevents false-alarm triggers of the pet movement or tree blowing variety, while heat-based PIR (Passive Infrared) motion detection distinguishes the heat of larger objects, including people and cars.

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Igloohome Claims "Slimmest" Smart Deadbolt

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Igloohome announces a pair of smart home security products-- the Deadbolt 2S, described by the company as the slimmest smart deadbolt in the world, and the Smart Keybox 2 connected lockbox.

Igloohome DeadboltThe Deadbolt 2S is 11m thick at the front panel, and provides keyless access to homes via either Bluetooth keys or PIN codes created through companion Igloohome app. The physical key remains an option as backup, and the Deadbolt 2S needs no internet connectivity, making it safe from wifi hacking attacks. Finally, customers renting out property via Airbnb can also synchronise the Deadbolt 2S with a listing calendar to automatically create PIN codes for guests. Further features include a tamper alarm, decoy security code, privacy mode and auto-relocking.

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Metra Integrates Spyclops With Control4

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Metra Control4Metra Home Theatre Group (MTHG) announces an integration of the Spyclops fixed position IP security cameras with Control4 EA controllers, T3 touchscreens and the companion app for iOS and Android devices.

Once the user downloads and installs the camera drivers, they can view live Spyclops camera feeds from the Control4 mobile app. Live camera feeds and other viewing options remain available from the Spyclops Surveillance Systems remote viewing app.

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RTI Integrates with Channel Vision Door Station

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RTI announces an integration with the Channel Vision Technology Elite Series SI-1000 front door station-- allowing customers to use with with RTI control devices featuring intercom capabilities.

RTI CHannel VisionThe SI8000 features a built-in IP cameras allowing users to receive video calls when visitors ring the doorbell. An integrated strike provides the capability to unlock the door. Through integration with the RTI ecosystem residents can answer and unlock the door from intercom-compatible RTI controllers.

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Amazon Alexa Unlocks Yale Smart Locks

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Yale is the next smart home device maker to announce an Alexa integration-- specifically the Amazon virtual assistant can unlock a number of locks from the company.

Yale lock The Alexa-compatible Yale locks come from the ASsure Lock smart deadbolt line, and the integration requires either pairing with a compatible smart home hub or an Amazon Echo Plus (via ZigBee). An Alexa lock skill allows unlocking via voice commands. The unlock feature is off by default, and is enabled through verification of Amazon credential using the Alexa app.

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Linear Adds 7-inch e3 Entry System

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Nortek Security & Control (NSC) announces the addition of the 7-inch e3 Entry System to the Linear line of access control and telephone entry solutions.

Linear e3The browser-based Linear e3 Entry System is a touchscreen-based system with a full query keyboard, minimising the number of steps. Dealers save time with an easy-to-install solution equipped with an intuitive installation wizard and one common database and programming interface to configure.

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Anker's Eufy Kickstarts EverCam Camera

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Anker-owned smart home brand Eufy takes to Kickstarter to launch the EverCam-- a wireless security camera the company says is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.

EverCam The EverCam promises to run wire-free on a battery (a 13400mAh lithium-ion number from Anker) allowing up to 1 year of use on a single charge. Further boosting battery life is a low-power standby mode ensuring the camera only wakes up and starts recording whenever motion is detected, as well as connectivity with an indoor base station using a low-frequency wireless protocol. In turn the base station connects to the internet and users' PCs and smartphones via wifi.

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