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Embracing change also contributed to growth in the segment. “Consumers continue to want smarter, easier to use systems, and, frankly, local service still matters,” says Eric Widner, chief operating officer, LOUD Security Systems, Kennesaw, Ga. “We’ve always believed there are plenty of customers who don’t want a DIY solution, and others who don’t want to be part of a giant national brand. That plays to our strengths.”
Embracing change also contributed to growth in the segment. “Consumers continue to want smarter, easier to use systems, and, frankly, local service still matters,” says Eric Widner, chief operating officer, LOUD Security Systems, Kennesaw, Ga. “We’ve always believed there are plenty of customers who don’t want a DIY solution, and others who don’t want to be part of a giant national brand. That plays to our strengths.”
Aside from video, locks, thermostats, interactive services and related automation features are popular in the smart home space. “Just a few years ago, some of these products felt optional,” says Eric Widner of LOUD Security Systems. “Now customers just expect them.”
Convenience is the cornerstone of connected systems. “We know our clients, at some level, are going to want a little bit of everything,” saysSamuel Korff of JM Resources. “They’re going to want total peace of mind, which is the security side of the world. But they want thermostats, light control, cameras and all of that as well. They’re going to want great connectivity, which means having the right infrastructure for television and streaming services. But they want great Wi-Fi, too, so having a strong network is super important.”
Maintaining discipline has allowed dealers and smart home integrators to remain steady and even grow slightly in the security and smart home market despite economic headwinds. “We understood what we’re good at, what we sell well and how we implement that really well,” saysSamuel Korff, managing partner, JM Resources, King of Prussia, Pa. “When you do that as a company, you can really grow with momentum.”
Vincent Campisano is team lead, solutions acceleration, for Axis Communications, Chelmsford, Mass.
Charles Nguyen is product marketing Manager for Genetec, Montreal.
Chirayu Shah is senior director offering management, security and access solutions for Honeywell Building Automation, Atlanta.
Rahul Yadav is chief technology officer for Milestone Systems, Lake Oswego, Ore.
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