
”White doesn’t see that slowing down anytime soon. “2017
will be a year filled with continued consolidation. The influx of private equity funds into this hot space will fuel mergers and acquisitions. There is continued interest from Internet giants and other entrants into this space that will cause disruption to the traditional business models. However, there is enough consumer demand to support the traditional and new business models that
play in our sector. I believe most dealers and integrators will grow in 2017, provided they embrace the available technologies.
Not all services and features
available everywhere.

At the low end is the aptly named Foundation Kit, which has a
base station, keypad, an entry sensor and a motion sensor, all for $229. At the top end, the Haven Kit, which is priced at $489, includes the same base station and keypad, as well as a key fob, four entry sensors, two motion sensors, a 105dB siren, a panic button, freeze sensor, water sensor, and a smoke detector, which is suitable for a larger home, and obviously protects you from more than just burglary. All kits are backed by a 60 day guarantee – the product can be returned if it does not work out for you – and you have a choice of
monitoring plans that include professional monitoring and cellular backup and neither requires a contract. You can sign up for SimpliSafe hereImage credit: HoneywellImage credit: Honeywell6. Honeywell HomeFor exapandable smarthome securitySmarthome capabilitiesAmazon Alexa assistantExapanded rangeHoneywell Smarthome Security is an all in one home security device that is intended to serve as the heart of a smarthome experience. The base unit itself can detect motion and sound, and when its smart sensors are triggered it can record in 1080 HD video.