Lifeware Bundle Could Help Security Dealers Offer Home Automation/Entertainment

April 2007

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Exceptional Innovation (EI) has scored a huge deal in the security market that could make it easier for home security dealers to enter the home automation and entertainment market.

Security vendor DSC introduced DSC HOME Powered by Lifeware, a product bundle that integrates home security, home automation and home entertainment, with control provided by Lifeware through the living room TV screen. “The customer’s TV will become the dashboard for managing security, lighting, temperature, music, pictures, video, movies and television,” said DSC.

“Customers can conveniently control security in every zone of the house using Lifeware and the TV remote control,” said DSC in a release. “They can arm perimeter home security or specific zones such as the garage while at home, or arm zones from outside the house using electronic key fobs. The solution also includes a real-time IP camera for keeping an eye on the front door, back deck or inside for children, pets and elderly relatives.” Lighting, shade, climate and garage door control are also available through the solution, all controllable via a remote control.

DSC said the bundle includes a “TV screen and entertainment center” complete with media management and DVR functionality.

“We are excited to provide our installers with an opportunity to be among the first in the security industry to take customer homes into the future,” said DSC’s Bryan Watts. “DSC HOME and the great value offered by the Powered by Lifeware product bundle allow our customers to get into a rewarding new business very quickly with almost no learning curve. And we think the operation of the home using the TV remote and our electronic key fobs is an unbeatable combination. It’s exactly the kind of convenience that the homeowners of tomorrow will be seeking.”

“DSC is leading the industry by offering builders and security installers the first WSD [Web Services for Devices] intelligent home network-connected security system, along with a home entertainment and automation solution,” said EI Vice President of Sales Steve Cashman.

The DSC HOME Powered by Lifeware solution will be sold through DSC distributors, starting this spring.