Nordic Semiconductor design partner HooRii Technology has launched a Matter 1.3 certified module that enables smart smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to trigger audible alarms and send near real time notifications to connected devices within a Matter ecosystem in the event of an emergency. The ‘HooRii Smoke & CO Alarm’ module is designed for use by IoT device OEMs, and incorporates Nordic’s nRF52840 SoC. The multiprotocol SoC is suitable for developing products for a Matter connected home using Thread connectivity for transport and Bluetooth LE connectivity for commissioning new devices to a network.
September 12, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Verizon and Skylo have partnered to launch a commercial direct-to-device messaging service for Verizon customers so they can stay connected wherever they are. Starting this fall, customers on certain smartphones have access to emergency messaging and location sharing even when a terrestrial cellular network is not available. Coming next year, Verizon will offer the ability to text anywhere via satellite for customers with select devices. (more…)
August 29, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
KORE and Social Mobile have jointly announced their collaboration in the Connected Health arena. This collaboration is set to deliver cutting-edge solutions designed to meet the rigorous demands of Connected Health and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). (more…)
August 28, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Sollum Technologies has contributed to an expansion of the Cannabis Research Coalition‘s (CRC) research capabilities through a partnership. This collaboration marks a step in the cannabis cultivation research sector, as CRC introduces Sollum’s dynamic lighting solution into its new facilities. (more…)
August 27, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
InnoPhase IoT has announced the availability of Matter v1.2 platform combining STM32U5 and its Talaria TWO Wi-Fi solution. The integration of STM32U5 and Talaria TWO, announced previously, enabled ultra-low power sensor-to-cloud IoT solutions. Now, adding Matter v1.2 support enables smart home devices with interoperability across multiple ecosystems, facilitating easy setup and operation and ultimately driving a wider selection of home automation device solutions for the consumer. The combined solution will be demonstrated at ST Wireless Technology Tour on Thursday, August 22, in Santa Clara, CA. (more…)
August 22, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Peachtree Corners has announced a collaboration with Juganu. Juganu’s smart city lighting solutions will be deployed within the Curiosity Lab ecosystem and at City of Peachtree Corners Town Centre. This marks Juganu’s first full smart city lighting deployment in the United States. (more…)
August 21, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Essence Security, a part of Essence Group, announced integrating its proactive, smoke-generating intruder prevention solution, MyShield, with global monitoring station software providers. The most recent and notable is EBÜS from German software company Accellence, and American provider COPS Monitoring.
Additional software providers integrated with MyShield include ESI France, Azursoft, Insocam, NXGEN, AlarmControl, Mastermind, Moni, Shrakrak, AlarmSpace, and SoftGuard. As a result of these developments, the availability of Essence’s range of MyShield security smoke solutions will expand across Europe, the U.S., and South America.
Easy to install, MyShield’s battery-powered system includes an integrated motion detector, high-definition video camera to eliminate false alarms, voice announcement and rapid action remote smoke deployment. It utilises cellular IoT (Internet of Things) networks and can be used as a standalone app-based solution or integrated into existing security systems. The low-maintenance device can be easily moved to ensure properties have 24/7 security on demand for reliable protection.
“By partnering with these leading providers, we are making it possible for people around the world to experience the advanced protection offered by MyShield,” Haim Amir, CEO and founder of Essence Group, said in a media statement. “These integrations support our relentless pursuit of excellence in security, ensuring property owners receive the highest level of protection.”
“Working together with Essence Security brings a new level of sophistication to our monitoring capabilities,” said Hardo Naumann, general manager for EBÜS at Accellence Technologies. “MyShield’s real-time intervention capabilities are setting a new benchmark in security response, and we are excited to offer this to our clients.”
“We are pleased to announce our partnership with Essence to bring MyShield’s cutting-edge intruder prevention capabilities to our alarm company clients and their customers across North America,” stated Jim McMullen, president of COPS Monitoring. “With MyShield, security dealers now have access to an innovative security solution that can give their customers peace of mind, knowing our dispatchers will have new tools to deal with intrusions quickly and enhance the potential for mitigating loss.”
The device releases a ‘veil of harmless yet disorienting’ smoke that fills a room in 30 seconds and can help deter intruders by disorienting them, potentially preventing harm to people or property. It provides an additional layer of security for both residential and commercial settings, useful in situations where immediate response is necessary, such as in buildings that are frequently unoccupied or in areas with less staff.
MyShield’s integration with these monitoring station software providers allows global property owners to benefit from its unprecedented level of efficacy and proactivity in deterring intruders while ensuring round-the-clock safety. MyShield’s advanced detection capabilities, real-time video verification and audio warnings, on top of its smoke intervention, enable monitoring providers to deliver swift and decisive responses to security threats, improving overall safety and security for customers.
Also available through these monitoring station software providers is the MyShield Next solution, a variation of MyShield without an integrated camera, for scenarios where visual verification is unnecessary or where existing cameras are already in place. MyShield Next is also offered as a wired device for areas with no LTE CAT-M coverage and integrates through wired input into existing security alarm systems. Highly adaptable to the specific needs of end users and installers, MyShield Next is suitable for various use cases and configurations.
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August 9, 2024
Posted by: Anna Ribeiro
Silicon Labs has announced that its MG21 2.4 GHz wireless SoC had been selected by SONOFF for its new ZBMicro smart switch, SONOFF’s Micro Zigbee USB Smart Adaptor. ZBMicro is an addition to the realm of smart home technology. From its role as a smart switch for USB devices to its capabilities as a Zigbee router and support for fast charging, the ZBMicro delivers an unparalleled user experience that elevates the connectivity and convenience of modern smart homes. (more…)
August 2, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Telit Cinterion, an end-to-end IoT solutions enabler, has announced that LG U+ has certified the NE310L2 series of LTE Cat NB2 modules for use on its network. Featuring great power consumption, a compact footprint, the modules are suitable for low-bandwidth, cost-sensitive applications that require long battery life and enhanced coverage. For more information about the NE310L2 series, visit https://www.telit.com/cellular-lpwa/. (more…)
July 26, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Actelis Networks has announced that it has received an initial order, as part of a larger project, to provide a municipal utilities company in a major German city, with its hybrid-fibre networking solution. The order was placed by a local partner of Actelis in Germany. (more…)
July 1, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska