Security Company Home Automation Systems

ADT, Vivint, Monitronics, Protection 1, Vector, Guardian, Reliance, NorthStar

Research Report

Pages
25
Deliverables
Released
4Q 2011
Product Code
RR-HSEC-11
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Traditional home security alarm providers are under increased pressure to both develop new solutions and update the aging existing plain old telephone service (POTS) infrastructure in order to compete with telcos and cable operators entering the market. In order to do so, ADT and other leading players are embracing solutions that offer not only home security, but also home automation capabilities in an effort to retain existing subscribers, attract new ones, and also increase recurring monthly revenue (RMR). This report is intended to provide the reader with an in-depth understanding of the growing convergence of the home security and home automation markets. It provides five year forecasts of cumulative subscribers and revenues, as well as a review of the key drivers and inhibitors behind this forecast growth. Additionally, an overview of technical trends, key market participants and their partnerships, and a comparison of selected products on offer is included.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • How many subscribers of security company-provided home automation services are there currently? How is this projected to change over time?
  • In which regions have the services been most widely adopted? How will this change over the next five years and why?
  • What are the key drivers and inhibitors of growth in security company-provided home automation services?
  • What is the impact of the entrance into this market of telcos and cable operators?
  • What are the main technological trends to be aware of?
  • Who are the companies currently active in the market and what solutions do they provide?
  • Which software as a service (SaaS) providers have security companies partnered with?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Home automation system vendors
  • Software as a service (SaaS) providers
  • Security alarm system vendors
  • Telecommunications companies
  • Cable companies
  • Utility companies
  • Cellular M2M module vendors
  • IEEE 802.15.4 IC vendors
  • Power line technology vendors
  • Vendors seeking to develop products and technology for Home Area Networks (HANs)
  • Stock analysis firms covering the home automation, security, semiconductor, and cellular communications markets
  • Venture capital firms analyzing opportunities in home automation, semiconductors, and cellular services for M2M
  • Consultants advising clients in the home automation, semiconductor, and cellular communications markets

Table of Contents

  • Executive Brief

  • Top Line Forecast
  • Drivers
  • Inhibitors
  • Summary and Strategic Recommendations

Section 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


Section 2.
MARKET ISSUES

2.1. Desire for Security Companies to Provide Home Automation
2.2. Entrance of Telcos and Cable Operators
2.3. Energy Management Applications
2.4. The "Lived-in" Look
2.5. Discount on Home Insurance
2.6. Existence of Free Self-monitoring Solutions
2.7. Possible Increase in Churn of Home Security/Automation Systems
2.8. Pervasiveness of Smartphones and Tablet PCs
2.9. Sales Channels
2.10. Installation Fees, Termination Fees, and Contract Length

Section 3.
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES

3.1. Cellular-based Versus Broadband-based Systems
3.2. Trend Moving from 3G to 4G Cellular Connectivity
3.3. "Crash and Smash"
3.4. No New Wires Technologies
3.5. BLE and DECT ULE
3.6. NFC Door Locks and Mobile Keys

Section 4.
COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

4.1. Alarm.com Partners
4.2. Honeywell Total Connect Partners
4.3. iControl Partners
4.4. Home Automation Inc Partners
4.5. Home Automated Living Partners
4.6. Ingersoll Rand
4.7. Others

Section 5.
MARKET FORECASTS

5.1. Forecast Methodology
5.2. Point of Measurement and Report Segmentations
5.3. The Market for Security Company-provided Home Automation Services

Section 6.
COMPANY DIRECTORY


Section 7.
ACRONYMS


Section 8.
LINKS TO RELATED RESEARCH

8.1. Scope of Study
8.2. Sources and Methodology
8.3. Notes




5 Charts
  • Security Alarm Company-Provided Home Automation Cumulative Subscribers, World Market: 2010 to 2016
  • Security Alarm Company-Provided Home Automation Cumulative Subscribers
  • Security Alarm Company-Provided Home Automation Cumulative Revenues
  • Cumulative Security/Automation Subscribers by Added Functionality
  • Cumulative Security/Automation Revenues by Added Functionality