For decades, home security has meant expensive control panels, motion sensors, and hardware installations. Today, that model is being upended by software-driven solutions that deliver smarter, more flexible protection. Our white paper, Home Security Reimagined: Intelligence over Hardware, in partnership with Ubiety, explores this pivotal transformation and what it means for both consumers and security providers.
The Decline of Legacy Installations
- Ownership of professionally installed, monitored systems hit a nine-year low in Q4 2024, with less than 10% of households purchasing a new system in the prior 12 months.
- High upfront costs of equipment, wiring, truck rolls and ongoing maintenance have dampened demand and opened the door to more affordable alternatives like self-install smart cameras and DIY kits.
Why Intelligence Beats Hardware
- Software-first solutions virtualize functions such as presence detection, identity confirmation, and environmental monitoring - reducing reliance on dedicated panels and sensors.
- Embedding security capabilities in everyday devices (routers, smart plugs, cloud platforms) slashes installation costs and simplifies user experiences, while still delivering rich data and alerts.
The future of home security isn’t anchored to the basement wall - it lives in the cloud. Providers that embrace software-defined intelligence will unlock greater scale, lower costs, and more compelling value propositions.
This whitepaper, in partnership with Ubiety, explores the forces driving this transformation, the economic and technological shifts reshaping home security, and the steps the industry must take to remain relevant in a world where the value of home security shifts to intelligence and new applications.
Download the white paper - Home Security Reimagined: Intelligence over Hardware
