A Comfort Zone Away From Home

摘要

For decades, the penetration rate of residential security systems has been hovering around 20 percent. However, technology advancements, mobile communication and consumer expectations seem to be finally driving that rate up and bringing home automation and interactive services along for the ride. A few years ago, it was considered novel to use desktop PCs or laptops to control a residential security system, and many thought it groundbreaking to arm a system with a simple text message. "Today, it's pretty much a standard expectation for a security system to offer remote control though devices such as smartphones and for providers to include mobile control of home automation technology including lighting, locks, window shades, etc.," said Ralph Maniscalco, director of marketing communications for Honeywell Security Products Americas.