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Executive Q&A: Alarm.com Sees Opportunities for Security Dealers to Offer Smart Home Services

CE Pro talked with Jay Kenny, vice president of marketing for Alarm.com, who says security dealers are in a good position to offer homeowners a fully integrated package of smart home services.

Q. Why are smart thermostats gaining momentum, and what is the best way for dealers to present these products to consumers?

A. Smart Thermostats have become one of the most talked about devices in the Internet of Things conversation and Parks Associates forecasts smart thermostat sales to double over the next two years alone. In addition to this growing consumer awareness, new technology and real practical value delivered by the service are driving interest in a smart thermostat solution.

New smart home technology has made the use and control of the thermostat much easier than before. With the mobile app—it is simple to use—adjust and program your thermostat from wherever you are. Unlike the old programmable thermostat that you had to check the manual to learn how to operate, the mobile app is intuitive and requires little to no training. This is making it easy for consumers to switch to new smart thermostats because they are so simple to use. 

From the article "Executive Q&A: Alarm.com Sees Opportunities for Security Dealers to Offer Smart Home Services."

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