Future-proof your business by staying ahead of these four emerging trends shaping the security industry.
Protection from vandalism and robbery is always a top consideration when deciding to invest in a security system, but this only scratches the surface given the myriad roles that today's advanced security systems can play. .
Today's systems have evolved significantly, going from basic alarm systems to highly intelligent universal control systems. With increasingly advanced and complex technologies coming to market every day and customer expectations evolving, integrators need to stay on top of the latest information as innovation in the industry shows no signs of slowing down.
Integrators are already seeing new technologies being rapidly incorporated into security systems, with these solutions getting smarter by the second, delivering incredible value and peace of mind to their clients.
The key to leveraging these innovations to drive customer satisfaction and business growth is for integrators to understand what exactly is driving the transformation. We've boiled it down to four key catalysts.
Raising awareness of surveillance with AI
As many integrators know, one of the fastest growing categories in the security market is surveillance. Door cameras have quickly gone from novelty to commonplace in the integration of most homes and businesses.
We are now entering the next evolutionary phase with a significant increase in the adoption of artificial intelligence. We are already seeing the impact of artificial intelligence-powered surveillance cameras. It is used as a proactive security measure rather than eliciting a reactive response to a potential breach.
Thanks to AI, users no longer have to endlessly scroll through footage to uncover the incident in question. AI-powered cameras can identify and tag violations in recordings and push meaningful notifications to end users.
By removing the “clutter”, integrators can use AI-enabled cameras to increase efficiency, end-user engagement, and provide peace of mind for both home and business owners. Going forward, integrators should expect AI to continue to impact surveillance camera performance. For example, allow users to choose what they want the camera to monitor.
Parents can tell the AI-powered camera to keep an eye on the kids but ignore the dog. Or ping your phone when the UPS driver shows up instead of the pool maintenance guy. Personalization and AI work together to help integrators grow their businesses by allowing clients to focus on what matters most.
Security app transfers selected data to wearable device
Apps have forever changed both the way integrators design systems and the way consumers interact with technology. As these apps continue to evolve, they will become more sophisticated in data aggregation and analysis, providing information tailored to customers' specific needs and the type of device they are wearing.
Information that was once only accessible through on-premises devices is now available at the client's fingertips, customized for time, place, and context. This ensures users receive relevant alerts and updates, maximizing the effectiveness of their security systems while minimizing information overload.
AI further segment access control
Integrators can always rely on access control systems to support monitored, controlled, and authenticated building entry at all times. And now, the adoption of access control systems in the residential sector is rapidly increasing, opening up new markets for integrators to tap into.
Additionally, more and more clear use cases are emerging. For example, restrict access to wine cellars, closets, and office spaces. Smaller, more aesthetically pleasing access control panels are driving the application of these and other technologies.
This expansion gives integrators the opportunity to expand their business and offer their clients more security solutions customized to their unique needs.
Enhanced interoperability, improved user experience
Most security systems can already interoperate with other smart devices. Advances in geofencing technology over the next few years will make this bond even tighter, and security systems will become so intuitive that they require little human intervention.
Integration of facial recognition and advanced analytics further enhances this capability. When choosing a security solution, many customers prioritize safety and ease of use. This increased interoperability between devices helps integrators provide clients with more comprehensive and balanced systems.
Security systems can make decisions on their own based on the end user's location, time of day, context (indicated by AI), and other parameters. These innovations enable integrators to provide customers with a reliable and easy-to-integrate security system with advanced geofencing capabilities combined with facial recognition and advanced analytics to better manage their living environments. Become.
This not only protects occupants and property, but also increases comfort, convenience, and enjoyment. For example, if a geofence-enabled security system that incorporates facial recognition and advanced analytics detects that an end user is one mile away from her home or business, it will automatically adjust lights, shades, and thermostats to predetermined settings. You can adjust it to your settings.
The dynamics of change in the security industry present significant opportunities for system integrators. To provide customers with enhanced protection and peace of mind, integrators must stay on top of these advances in artificial intelligence, geofencing, access control, facial recognition, and app-based controls.
These new trends are transforming security systems from basic, reactive burglar alarms to proactive, intuitive solutions that empower end users and provide additional revenue opportunities for integrators. Masu.
Greg Simmons is vice president of industry partnerships at Snap One.
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