Next Big Thing: Professional monitoring in a package
Lowe's is releasing a new professional monitoring service, available through its Iris smart home security system, for an all-inclusive price of $14.95 per month as part of an expanded set of Iris features.
The service makes it easy for homeowners to call emergency responders to their home in the event of a security, smoke, carbon monoxide, or panic alarm.
Also included is Iris' cellular backup service, allowing systems to stay connected in the event of an internet outage.
"Our goal is to help our customers feel safer and more secure in their homes by combining professional monitoring with all the benefits of a smart home. Smart home security doesn't have to be a luxury—we believe in delivering the best value without the hassle and expense of a long-term contract and high monthly fees," said Mick Koster, vice president and general manager of Iris. "Our easy-to-install, DIY system means customers choose exactly what they want, exactly how they want it, for the most affordable and complete smart home of their dreams."
Iris will also be rolling out a number of other features, devices and services to address the smart home customer's home security needs, including a new Alarm Tracker feature to track security, smoke, carbon monoxide and panic alarm activity in their home quickly, and to easily see when help is on the way in an emergency situation.
Additionally, Iris is now compatible with two new premium, pet-immune motion sensors from Bosch that can be manually configured to adjust the sensitivity of motion detection.
The service makes it easy for homeowners to call emergency responders to their home in the event of a security, smoke, carbon monoxide, or panic alarm.
Also included is Iris' cellular backup service, allowing systems to stay connected in the event of an internet outage.
"Our goal is to help our customers feel safer and more secure in their homes by combining professional monitoring with all the benefits of a smart home. Smart home security doesn't have to be a luxury—we believe in delivering the best value without the hassle and expense of a long-term contract and high monthly fees," said Mick Koster, vice president and general manager of Iris. "Our easy-to-install, DIY system means customers choose exactly what they want, exactly how they want it, for the most affordable and complete smart home of their dreams."
Iris will also be rolling out a number of other features, devices and services to address the smart home customer's home security needs, including a new Alarm Tracker feature to track security, smoke, carbon monoxide and panic alarm activity in their home quickly, and to easily see when help is on the way in an emergency situation.
Additionally, Iris is now compatible with two new premium, pet-immune motion sensors from Bosch that can be manually configured to adjust the sensitivity of motion detection.