
Service providers can offer home controls solutions directly to the consumer or offer the services to a partner such as a utility or OEM, which then provides the service to consumers. Multiple telecoms are launching home controls solutions, using a variety of business models. Deutsche Telekom is investing in energy specific service platforms, with partners including Miele, Samsung, and digitalSTROM. Similarly, Swisscom and iControl Networks have a strategic partnership to deploy a sophisticated home automation and monitoring solution. Telefónica has announced its "Thinking Things" machine to machine M2M solution for connecting all types of devices to the Internet in order to automate functions. The report analyzes the different approaches and
features consumer data for a variety of European countries:23% of broadband households in the U. K have an electronic home security system. Less than 20% have one in France and Belgium, while only 6% of German households have a system. By 2020, the U. K. and Spain will have over 20 million
smart meters.
This is disappointing considering SimpliSafe's smartphone app only offers limited functionality due to the fact you can't use the system
with many smart home devices.

Crime statistics show
that burglars aren’t
scared away by sirens. They know it will take at least three to five minutes for neighbors to call the police and just as long for police to respond to the call. A home security system monitoring service can contact the authorities much faster. Insurance companies understand the importance of faster police/fire notification, and many offer discounts to offset some of the monitoring costs. So check with your insurer. Sale 12 Volt 4AH Alarm BatteryRegular Price:$20. 00 Sale$11. 25 Add to CartAdd to WishlistAdd to Compare Sale 12 Volt 7AH Alarm System BatteryRegular Price:$22. 00 Sale$13. 95 Add to CartAdd to WishlistAdd to Compare Sale Honeywell Slim Line Wireless Door/Window TransmitterRegular Price:$45. 00 Sale$36.