Amazon is contemplating selling homeowners insurance, a report says. If true, the company will rely on its lineup of technologies such as the Ring Alarm security and home automation system to mine customer data.
Buying an alarm company such as Brink’s or Vivint would give Amazon an army of techs to sell more security and home automation gear and reduce the cost of truck rolls by saturating the market.
The integration allows for Amazon Alexa users to use the Alexa app to enable or disable new voice unlock functionality for their Schlage Sense and Connect locks.
While the home security industry has long been dominated by traditional security provider giants, DIY products and the ability to monitor security-related smart home devices are undercutting large security provider’s business models.
The new offering has five tiers that sell for a flat fee — read: no monthly contracts — which include equipment and in-person installation from Amazon consultants.
Amazon currently vends a limited number of Nest products; however, plans call for those to disappear from the site once the remaining inventory is expended.
The Amazon Key solution also includes a DIY security camera. Could Amazon soon further move into the DIY home security space?
Sarah Zenz, general manager of Amazon’s Smart Home Services, will share how it supports the business of CEDIA home tech professionals.
Amazon Echo Show-supported cameras include those made by Nest, Vivint, Arlo, IC Realtime, August and more.
The Virtual Keypad app lets users control several system features by simply using their voice to ask Alexa.
This session will help integrators better understand the needs and market demands of their retail customers.
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