SMBs and IoT Opportunities. 5
Reliable connectivity and flexible networks are the backbone of modern small business operations. 5
Cybersecurity is a significant concern of SMBs. 6
IoT solutions often revolve around physical saftey/security, media devices, access control, and climate control. 6
The market for SMB connected solutions still includes whitespace opportunities. 7
Industry News & Competitor Moves. 9
Residential Security. 9
Ring updates subscriptions with continuous recording, AI search, and price increases. 9
SimpliSafe introduces Active Guard for outdoor monitoring. 9
Swann introduces AI-enabled voice assistant for home security. 9
ADT Q3 earnings results. 9
Special Focus: Access Control 12
Ecobee integrates Yale and August smart locks with the home security system.. 12
Chamberlain Group and Plumerai collaborate on AI integration for home security. 12
Samsung introduces digital home key technology for smart door locks. 12
Kwikset introduces a new smart lock with Wi-Fi and Matter compatibility. 12
Aqara releases U300 lever smart lock with Matter and Apple home key support. 12
Special Focus: Samsung Developers Conference. 13
Connected Health News. 15
Samsung and Electronic caregiver partner to provide virtual in-home health assistant. 15
Samsung Health app update adds medication management, health records, and food tracking. 15
Threshold introduces wi-fi sensing plugs for non-intrusive home motion monitoring. 15
