Iris responds to alarm situations

Tacitly making the case that a smart home is a safe home, Lowe’s announced a professional monitoring arrangement for its Iris Smart Home Solution.

For the first time, Iris homeowners or renters will have the ability for emergency responders to be dispatched to their homes in the event of an intrusion, smoke, carbon monoxide or panic alarms.

The move is the result of a deal with United Central Control, and marks a “significant entry into the professional monitoring market,” Lowe’s said.

“Many of our customers have been interested in the added peace of mind of 24/7 protection with live professionals available to help if problems occur, but only if it was as affordable and flexible as Iris is today," said Mick Koster, VP and general manager of Iris Home Systems. "By providing customers with Iris' easy-to-install, wireless DIY system combined with professional monitoring capabilities they can trust and afford, we are offering the most all-inclusive smart home solution available at the best value for both homeowners and renters alike.”

Iris will offer the combination of professionally monitored home security, cellular backup and market-leading home automation all for the one monthly price of $19.99 with no long-term contract required. Customers will then be able to choose from a simple lineup of Iris services that includes the Iris Basic Service for free, Iris Premium for $9.99, or the all-inclusive Iris professional monitored service for $19.99 per month with the ability to change their plan at any time as their needs change, according to the retailer.