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Outdoor and indoor smart home security solution combines versatility, innovation, and reliability with enhanced encryption to create a more secure environment

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 9, 2024 – Nice, a global leader in Home and Building Management solutions, today announced the E+ Extended Range Sensors by 2GIG®, a new line of devices bringing enhanced security coverage to residential and commercial properties. By expanding its portfolio with extended range sensors, Nice aims to provide end users with the peace of mind that they are protected with the latest technology while delivering new business opportunities for integrators.

“At Nice, we’re building the future of security with the launch of our E+ Sensors from 2GIG,” said Emanuel Bertolini, CEO, Nice North America. “But these aren’t just sensors; they represent a peace of mind for customers by covering every corner of their property with enhanced security solutions. By offering more secure, intelligent living spaces we’re moving beyond traditional barriers and empowering customers to come and go as they please without being overly concerned about security. With E+ sensors, we’re not just moving towards the future; we’re creating a safer, smarter world… one sensor at a time.”

Paired with the innovative 2GIG® EDGE panel, this solution combines versatility, innovation, and reliability. With sleek modern designs that seamlessly integrate into any environment, the E+ sensors include coverage for door/window, motion, smoke, and glass break detectors.

E+ Indoor Door/Window Contact Sensor

Designed with a pre-included spacer, the E+ Indoor Door Window sensor seamlessly fits the curves of most doors and windows. The magnet’s closer proximity to the sensor effectively reduces false alarms, providing consistent performance. Intelligently crafted with a rounded outer and square interior, its versatile design enables quick and accurate installation, broadening its range to more door and window applications. With a battery life of up to 8 years, users can enjoy long-lasting operation.

E+ Outdoor Wireless Contact Sensor

The E+ Outdoor Wireless Contact sensor is a weather-rugged security solution that is IP56 certified and is designed to withstand extreme temperatures from -40 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Versatile design allows for easy installation on gates, garages or poles, making it perfect for curved spaces. With a range of up to 2KM and a 5-year battery life, it provides comprehensive and reliable security.

E+ Motion Detector

The E+ Motion Detector harnesses the power of passive infrared technology to accurately sense movement within an impressive range of 30 by 50 feet. This sensor includes pet immunity, filtering out the movements of pets weighing up to 85 lbs.

E+ Glass Break Detector

The E+ Glass Break Detector offers a versatile range of options to support a variety of glass types, including plate, tempered, laminated, and coated glass. This performance-designed detector ensures the safety of customers’ homes by promptly detecting any glass shattering noise with a 15-foot radius. Utilizing a dual-stage detection algorithm of thud and crash, the detector minimizes false alarms from everyday household noise. Providing up to a 5-year battery life, it minimizes the need for frequent replacements, saving time and money.

E+ Smoke/Heat/Freeze Detector

The E+ Smoke Heat and Freeze Detector is a photoelectric smoke detection solution that detects both fixed temperature and rate-of-rise heat. Its advanced One Go / All Go feature seamlessly interconnects smoke detectors, ensuring that when one is triggered, all connected E+ Smoke Detectors will sound the alarm. This not only boosts overall safety but also creates a heightened sense of urgency during emergencies.

Edge 1.3 Firmware Update

In addition to the line of sensors, users will also have access to 2GIG’s latest software update – Edge 1.3 – that enables easier, quicker installation by streamlining programming steps with pre-populated defaults. Dealers can keep track of sensor signal strength enabling efficient troubleshooting through a panel display of RSSI values, thus reducing truck rolls. For added customization and interoperability with a wider range of devices, the update includes the option for normally open programming for select sensors. Dealers can save time and effort during panel servicing with the Z-Wave backup and restore functionality through alarm.com.

“With the launch of E+ Sensors, we’re not just delivering innovative security solutions, we’re expanding opportunities for our partners,” said Julio Ferreira, Chief Sales Officer, Nice North America. “These new offerings are more than an advancement in security solutions, they’re a way for our dealers and integrators to tap into new residential and commercial markets, meet the demand for comprehensive security in larger spaces, and add to our collective competitive edge. At Nice, we’re committed to supporting the growth of our partners by equipping them with the latest innovations in security. E+ sets new standards and enables us to redefine security to drive success together.”

To place an order for the E+ Extended Range by 2GIG®, please contact your Nice regional sales manager. For more information, visit 2GIG.com.

About Nice North America

Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice, is one of the largest manufacturers of smart residential, commercial, and industrial solutions in the world, with seamless and easy-to-install technology for smart home control, security and automation, perimeter access, protection and control, sunshade solutions, power management, and whole home entertainment. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with several R&D and manufacturing centers across the region. Professional integrators, dealers, and distribution partners grow their business with CEU training and education, technical and field support, and award-winning sales and marketing programs. The company is a proud national sponsor of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program, supporting wounded veterans and their families with specially adapted smart homes. For further information, visit www.niceforyou.com

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Do you have any customers who own a vacation home? If so, we might have the vacation home security and monitoring solutions they need for peace of mind. For the majority of a given calendar year, vacation homes are unoccupied, leaving them prone to leaks, broken windows, or failed heating systems that could go undetected for long periods of time and cause significant damage.

Luckily, we have an entire line of products that can help your customers maintain their vacation home security for as long as they’re away. Here are a few options you can recommend for added security:

Glass Break Detector

A broken window caused by a falling tree (or burglar) can be detected and the homeowner will be notified.

Flood & Temp Sensor

The monitoring service will be notified if there’s a water leak, the sump pump fails, or if the heating system fails and the temp goes below (or above) unsafe limits.

Indoor Camera or Image Sensor

Use either camera to get immediate images of what’s happening inside the home in case of an alarm.

Tilt Sensor

The Tilt Sensor will monitor the garage door against unauthorized entry, or an opened skylight.

FireFighter Listener-Transmitter

This device monitors all existing smoke detectors in the home and notifies the monitoring service in case of a fire.

Ready to point your customers towards the best home security system this summer? Learn more about 2GIG^® home security systems here.

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Securing your home and family these days requires a network of interconnected smart security devices to monitor every vulnerable area and access point of your home. Aside from surveillance cameras, what would be considered the best home security system consists of other smart devices such as environmental sensors, motion sensors, access control devices, and other smart accessories.

In this article, we’ll give you a rundown of how to create the best home security system by comparing different types of smart home security devices and by providing you tips on where to install them and how to use them.

How to select security cameras for your home security system

Security cameras are quintessential to any smart home security system. It is your digital eye, which lets you monitor different areas of your home for any potential threats.

Before purchasing home security cameras, think about what you want to achieve by installing it at your residence. Most security camera users look for features such as 24/7 video and audio recording, person and motion detection, online data storage, and integration with other smart devices. This allows them to monitor their home continuously and accurately for any security events while they’re away from home.

A choice between a wired and wireless security camera system is also a consideration for most buyers. Both systems have its pros and cons. For example, a wired security system enables the user to power their camera using AC power and connect it to the internet via a LAN cable. The drawback though is the need to install in-wall wiring. A wireless security system, meanwhile, is easier to install but its power source may need charging to continuously operate, and its internet connectivity is limited to its distance to the Wi-Fi router.

Also consider the device’s performance under different climate conditions, especially if you are buying an outdoor security camera. Check the operating temperature of the device and IP rating to see if it can withstand extreme temperatures as well as exposure water, snow, and dust.

Consider the types of security sensors you want to install in your home

Just like security cameras, you need to think about the purpose of using security sensors in your home before purchasing and installing one. Generally, users purchase sensors to be able to aid the security camera to capture potential security threats that can’t be captured on video. The most commonly used sensors in residential properties are door/window sensors, which uses magnets to detect whether a door or window is open or closed. To capture movement of intruders inside your property requires that you install a motion detector or proximity sensor. If you want to be able to detect if your glass windows are being smashed in an attempt to gain entry to your home, you need a glass break detector.

Other smart sensors such as environmental sensors take an intelligent reading of your surroundings to capture data such as temperature, humidity, moisture, atmospheric pressure, and illuminance, among others. Smart sensors such as smart thermostats, light sensors, water leak sensors, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors do just that. These sensors alert you to potential threats such as fire, extreme temperatures, water leaks, flooding, and poor air quality in your home.

Make your life easier with smart accessories

Aside from security cameras and smart sensors, the best home security systems have smart accessories in the package. These smart accessories include devices such as smart thermostats, smart light bulbs, smart outlets, smart plugs, smart switches, and smart locks.

These devices add value to your existing security system by enabling you to manage your electrical consumption and control key entry/exit points in your home remotely. Some smart light bulbs even let you change the color and brightness of your lightning, while some smart locks enable you to automatically lock and unlock your door depending on the user’s location within a given radius. Smart outlets also help prevent incidences of electrical fire by reminding you of any appliances left plugged when you leave home so you can turn them off remotely.

Centralize your security control using remote keypads

The best home security systems are controlled centrally through a single device, either through a smartphone application or a security panel. In this way, you don’t have to individually monitor each security device installed in your home. With just a tap of your finger, you can easily check your security camera footage and the status of your sensors and other security detectors.

Smartphone applications that can control your home security system often have to be compatible with either Apple’s iOS or Google’s Android operating system. Consider your smartphone’s OS before purchasing a home security system that is controlled centrally on a smartphone application.

You don’t need to worry about operating system compatibility if you purchase a home security system that has its own proprietary security panel or remote keypad for centralized control. These work just like any other smartphone application, with all your devices visible and easily controllable through a clean, user-friendly interface. The only difference is that these security panels connect to your smart home security devices using a different communication protocol, so if you have a security device that is not compatible with the communication protocol the panel is using, it might not show up on the panel.

Make your security devices work together

With the advent of artificial intelligence and internet of things, most smart home security systems nowadays can communicate and work together to detect security events in your home and notify you of it. Usually, for this to happen, your devices need to be connected to a central hub or a gateway via Wi-Fi, cellular or other communication protocol and must be installed inside your home within the range of the central hub or gateway.

Once connected, you can then use the smartphone application or security panel of the security system to create automations that allow these devices to work together to detect security events. For example, you can set an automation wherein your security camera can automatically pan to a certain location in the house once your motion detector captures movement in that area. Another example would be for the smart lock to lock your door once the security camera captures an unidentified person in your porch or yard.

Device integration isn’t limited to just two devices; it can also allow multiple devices to work together. For example, you can configure your motion detector to automatically send a command to your security camera to record video of an intruder and activate an indoor siren to alert you and scare the intruder.

Location. Location. Location.

Where you place your security cameras, smart sensors, and other smart home security detectors is also crucial to creating the best home security system. The most important consideration for choosing the location is to think of areas in the house where burglars or intruders could possibly enter to get into your home.

Most of the time, they would attempt to enter through a window or a door (usually the front door) when no one is at home or if everyone is asleep. As such, place your security cameras on a wall or corner facing the door or window. For motion detectors and proximity sensors, the most logical place to install these devices is in areas inside the house where there is high foot traffic such as stairwells and hallways.

In the kitchen and dining area, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are the devices you need to install, while water leak sensors work best in areas where there could be potential for water leaks such as the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, or basement.

How to take care of your smart home security devices

The best smart home security systems maintain a long and reliable performance because they’re well taken care of. As such, you should give your security devices the much-needed maintenance once a month, such as wiping down security camera lenses and sensor magnets, changing the batteries for battery-powered security devices, and checking for any damage in the device’s casing.

To ensure a prolonged life for your security devices, consider buying waterproof and dustproof security devices for your home. This ensures that your device can withstand exposure to moisture, dust, and other elements, thereby saving you time and money from any costly maintenance work. Check the operating temperature of the security device as well before purchasing and installing it. Any security device should be able to withstand extreme weather conditions such as extreme cold in the winter and extreme heat during the summer.

In the end, you could spend thousands of dollars for a top-notch smart home security system but without insights into where to best install them, how to make them work together, and how to take care of them, your home could still face a potential burglary or intrusion. Remember that the best home security system still relies on you and your vigilance in order to prevent potential threats and protect your home and your loved ones.

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We announce with great honor that 2GIG^® has been feted with an award in the recently concluded CE Pro Quest for Quality Awards 2022!

During the voting period from Jan. 27 to Feb. 19, 2022, wherein 16,848 readers of CE Pro Magazine submitted write-in votes, 2GIG^® was selected the winner of the Gold award for Best RMR Support Programs. The award is given to companies in the custom electronics business with the best service plan administration and security monitoring administration.

In receiving the award, 2GIG^® joins its parent company Nice/Nice North America and sister brand ELAN Control Systems in receiving accolades in this year’s awards.

ELAN Control Systems won the Platinum award for Best Sales/Marketing Assistance, the Gold award for Best Consumer-Facing Website, and the “category kudos” for Best Dealer Portal. Nice/Nice North America, meanwhile, won the Gold award for Best Dealer Programs/Incentives and the Silver award for Best Shipping Policies.

Last year, 2GIG^® also hauled five Quest for Quality Awards in different categories, bringing home five Platinum, two Gold, and one Silver awards.

Now on its 12th year, the CE Pro Quest for Quality Awards are one of a kind as it recognizes the people and services behind the technologies and products in the custom electronics industry. The award is considered prestigious for professionals and companies — big or small — in the industry and is awaited annually since its inception in 2010. It covers 15 total categories for manufacturers and nine categories for distributors and recognizes three winners in each category: Platinum, Gold, and Silver.

We at 2GIG^® are proud of this renewed recognition from CE Pro as it reflects the excellent service and top-notch programs that our customers and subscribers trust and rely on so much. This award is an inspiration for us to continue pushing the envelope for quality products and services that will greatly benefit consumers.

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