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Home Security Systems Stockton | Tel: | San Francisco, CA We would all like peace of mind knowing that our homes are safe when leaving or on vacation. Unfort...
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Australian security vendor to partner with Nest and others for subscription service
Swann Communications will next year launch a subscription surveillance service that will see the home CCTV vendor move beyond security and into the Internet of Things.
The home monitoring service, set for a US launch at the CES expo in January followed by Australia and Europe in February, will provide a single interface connecting IP-enabled surveillance cameras and other sensors made by Swann with home automation products from third parties.
When a camera detects a possible break in or a smoke detector sniffs a fire, the system sends instant smartphone notifications to customers and/or professional security services, who can then take action to call emergency services if needed.
Swann hopes to create a large hardware ecosystem by partnering with third parties that make non-security home automation devices. At launch, these will include Phillips Hue connected light bulbs, the Nest thermostat and Kwikset door locks. Swann itself is also expanding beyond its bread and butter of CCTV systems to manufacture new kinds of security sensors.
The service will be priced at about US$10 per month for a basic residential monitoring service covering up to four homes. Add-on monthly subscriptions include fire alarm monitoring for $3.50 and gunshot detection for $1.50. Swann also plans to sell an enterprise subscription covering up to 30 locations.
Swann saw embracing the Internet of Things as critical to keeping its business relevant in the future, Swann CTO Geoff Wanless said at a Sydney lunch hosted by Zuora, the vendor providing the billing and finance platform underpinning the subscription service.
If we did not act, someone else would be eating our lunch in two or three years time, said Wanless. In some ways we were forced to act.
Rather than merely peddle security equipment, Swann wants to sell peace of mind as a service, he said.
The smart home market is an increasingly crowded space with many big names in the mix. Apple announced HomeKit earlier this year as a major new feature of iOS 8. The software adds the ability to control smart light bulbs and a variety of other connected gadgets in the home.
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Several startups help you create a smart home on the cheap using old smartphones. Tyler Lizenby/CNET
The smart home market is expanding. Dropcam-Nest, SmartThings,Wink and others have captured much of the early attention, but some plucky startups are taking a decidedly more DIY route.
Instead of presenting a polished finished product, these folks want you to use the outdated smartphone or tablet you already have at home (and probably forgot about long ago) to create a functional security camera, smart thermostat and more. Naturally, borrowing key features from an existing product is much less expensive, and the makeshift smart home devices that result even hold their own against some retail-ready devices.
Manything is a free app that turns your old iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into a security camera. Once you download the app, you're just a few minutes away from having a decent live-streaming device, complete with motion sensing capabilities, email alerts, push notifications and an IFTTT channel. The Manything IFTTT channel makes it possible for you to create recipes for your new security camera and other IFTTT-compatible devices, like Belkin WeMo products and Philips Hue LEDs.
RicoRico completed a successful Kickstarter funding round and will start delivering units in 2015.
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MindHelix RicoRico is a cuddly-looking device that happens to have motion, temperature, smoke, carbon monoxide and humidity sensors built into its unassuming puppy frame. You can also stick an old Android or iOS device inside Rico and it quickly transforms into a pretty solid home security system. In addition to Rico, MindHelix also has plans for Belkin WeMo-style smart plugs called Smart Sockets. The startup successfully completed a Kickstarter campaign for Rico and Smart Sockets in October and expects to send out its first production units in November 2015.
Apps from several startups, like People Power's Presence pictured here, help you create a smart home on the cheap using old smartphones.
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iCamPro FHD, a Google WebRTC home security network camera, is selected as a 2015 CES Best of Innovation winner in the Embedded Technologies product category.
Amaryllo is the first company to produce and market Google WebRTC smart home security cameras. By employing the worlds best 256-bit encryption, consumers privacy is well protected. It also means that they can conveniently enjoy WebRTCs excellent video streaming performance. The iCamPro FHD has built-in motion and audio sensors and will send out real-time push picture alerts to recipients anywhere, anytime. The iCamPro FHD can be programmed to automatically upload recorded video files to your free 15 GB Google Drive cloud storage so you can always play back recorded videos from anywhere in the world.
The iCamPro HD is their next-generation home security product. Unlike any other conventional IP camera, the iCamPro FHD is the first DIY residential security product with built-in artificial intelligence. Embedded with high-speed CPUs, the iCamPro FHD runs on a proprietary operating system and can be re-configured and re-programmed to deliver more features simply by updating the app. This means that its functions can be continually improved and upgraded. Our goal is to build smart and intelligent home security products for everyone, and that is why all of our models start with an 'i' which stands for intelligence, said Jacob Hanks, sales manager at Amaryllo.
Amaryllo will demonstrate its award-winning Google WebRTC home security video cameras and web browsing support at booth 70048 Sands Expo at CES 2015 from Tuesday January 6 to Friday January 9. To reserve a private product demonstration or to receive product details, please contact Amaryllo at sales.ai@amaryllo.eu. For product information, please visit our website at http://www.amaryllo.eu.
About Amaryllo International B.V. Amaryllo International B.V. (Amaryllo) is a worldwide leading smart home security product company. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands with facilities in Asia. Amaryllo develops award-winning Google WebRTC home security products and is a licensee of Apple MFi, Skype Developer, Windows Developer, Google Play Developer, AAC+, UPnP, Bluetooth SIG, etc.
540 Singel, 1017 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands T: +31 208941387 F: +31 208941333 sales.ai@amaryllo.eu http://www.amaryllo.eu
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Chantilly, VA (PRWEB) November 11, 2014
Moss Building & Design, an award winning and family-owned remodeling and home improvement company in Chantilly, VA, distinguishes themselves from others in the industry with their high-quality services. Moss is also set apart through their community involvement with their support of charitable foundations and community engagement through their HandyMOM 101 program. This program started as a way that Moms groups in Northern Virginia could learn important DIY skills to complete maintenance items in their own homes.
The popularity of the program has grown in the Northern VA region and Moss is proud to present the "Patch It" workshop to a larger audience on Thursday, November 13th at Tailored Living, located at 335 Victory Drive Herndon, VA 20170.
Jeannine Miller, Community Relations Manager at Moss, feels that the program has allowed the company to reach out to a larger audience. This program has allowed us to reach out to the community and to women who are not often made a part of the remodeling and construction business. While online video tutorials are an option, nothing beats a hands-on workshop during which you can learn a new skill and ask questions along the way.
This Girls Night Out event will start at 7 p.m. and end at 9 P.M. Attendees will be able to walk through Tailored Livings showrooms, mingle, and enjoy food and wine. The workshop presentation will be by a Moss professional who will teach attendees how to properly patch drywall and participants can test out their new DIY skills.
Both Moss and Tailored Living will be raffling off Amazon gift cards and a FREE Handyman for a Day (a $700 value).
Admission is free but an RSVP is required. Those who want to attend can RSVP via Eventbrite.
Homeowners wishing to learn more about Moss remodeling services in Northern Virginia, including additions, kitchens, bathrooms, basements and home services, or would like a free consultation, are encouraged to contact Moss at 703.961.7707, or visit the company website at http://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com. If interested in the program for your Moms group, Moss offers a variety of workshop options including "Tile it," "Patch It," and Hang it. Contact Jeannine Miller at JMiller(at)MossBuildingandDesign.com for more information.
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Talk to Pro Turf owner Derik Jakusz long enough, and lawns start to sound like ailing patients in the hospital.
Jakusz promotes and uses a product called Turf Medix, a sprayed-on formulation designed to rescue lawns nearly done in by drought, high temperatures and tough watering restrictions.
The goal? Make lawns at least look green, keep the roots alive and hope for better things to come.
Normally, many homeowners this time of year would be seeding their Bermuda grass with rye grass seed. The heat-loving Bermuda turns brown in the winter, but rye grass does better in winter. Water it sufficiently, and youre supposed to have a nice green lawn.
Except oops! Hanford, Lemoore and Avenal are on two-day-a-week lawn watering restrictions until further notice.
Jakusz said those who follow the rules end up with a yellowing lawn that doesnt look good. Anybody with lush, green grass is probably a cheater.
Turf Medix is designed for the law abiders, Jakuszsays, and it keeps the entire lawn a nice shade of green for up to three months, allows for some watering and can be mowed albeit only lightly.
Do it properly and the roots of the grass below stay alive, but go dormant waiting for wetter times to come.
Depending on how wet this coming winter is, there might be plenty of moisture falling to keep lawns green two-day-a-week watering restrictions or not.
According to Jakusz, where the product really shines is in July, August and September. He saw a spike in demand this past summer.
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STOCKTON (CBS13) A Delta sod farmer knew the predictions were bad for California. Hes seen less rain each year. Ed Zuckerman, who comes from a family of farmers, wanted to stay in business, so for the last two years, Zuckerman watched grass grow.
These are truly drought-resistant turfs weve been developing.
Zuckermans Delta Bluegrass Company has researched a variety of native California grasses and experimenting with a blend of seeds to create new sod. Zuckerman said the company has come up with several lawn options that can remain emerald green year-round and require a lot less water.
So basically half of the water rate thats normally called for turf grass, said Zuckerman.
The grass isnt traditional grass currently covering many San Joaquin Valley home properties. It requires less mowing, but needs to grow long.
Let them [grass blades] grow up to about 18 inches and it lays over in a meadow look, said Zuckerman.So, its definitely slowly changing the look of the home lawn and the home landscape as time goes on.
The Delta Bluegrass Company does have a short grass. It requires just 30 percent of an average lawns water, but it has a catch in the spring season.
The only draw back on it is it produces a lot of beautiful white flowers which the bees love, said Zuckerman.
Zuckerman said drought-resistant grass will cost the property owner three times more than traditional lawn grass, but that the water savings could be a better investment. Zuckerman also said drought-resistant grass is an alternative to other drought tolerant lawns with lava rocks and cacti.
Your kids can still play on this stuff, Zuckerman said the blades may be longer, but the grass is still soft to the touch.
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Bhavishyavani | November 10 , 2014
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Feng Shui for the Home - with Veronica Montinola - ISIC Workshop
Learn simple techniques to improve the energy of your home through the ancient science of Feng Shui. Master Veronica Montinola discusses the topic at an ISIC workshop. ISIC stands for the Institute...
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
My niece is an amateur singer in Malaysia, while Mahmood in the 1980s and 1990s wrote well over 1,000 songs including hits for stars such as Hacken Lee, Leon Lai, Roman Tam, Sammie Cheng, Anita Mui, Alan Tam, Eason Chan, Danny Chan, and many more.
Jacqueline and her friend composed three songs, one in English and two in Putonghua. Return to Tao advises us to come to our senses and love Mother Nature, to seek and find inner peace within. Dao Heart and Human Heart (Dao xin ren xin) is about the differences between the two hearts, and advises us to stop what we are doing right now and to start thinking about the meaning of "Tao." The Heavenly Tao (Tian xia da tao) is about the path that will ultimately dictate our life, which is free from desire, lust and hatred. Mahmood's song, Balance, is in three languages and should bring us to the core principles in life, that everything should be in balance.
The chorus is: "What goes up, must come down. What goes around comes around. Nature and balance are one and the same, and Taoism is the name of the game."
I thought this ought to be good time to share these songs with our youngsters during this testing time, and I do hope that they will find the insights to provide comfort for their lives.
Feng shui and metaphysics are part of Tao, and Tao
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