Smart Home Automation



Dahua launches 2-wire hybrid video intercom system
October 2024, Dahua Technology South Africa, Access Control & Identity Management, Residential Estate (Industry)
Dahua Technology has launched a 2-Wire Hybrid Video Intercom System (the Dahua EACH Series) that redefines residential security and communication with its high image quality and easy deployment features.

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Onyyx wireless alarm
SMART Alarm, Intrusion & Perimeter Detection, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice
IDS has introduced Onyyx, a wireless alarm system engineered to provide complete system control via the Onyyx app or keyring, as well as seamless installation.

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How to effectively share household devices
August 2024, Information Security
Sharing electronic devices within a household is unavoidable. South African teens spend over eight hours per day online, making device sharing among family members commonplace. Fortunately, there are methods to guarantee safe usage for everyone.

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Unlocking new efficiencies in private security
August 2024, Security Services & Risk Management, Transport (Industry), Logistics (Industry)
Justin Manson, Sales Director at Webfleet, discusses how the urgent need to protect life, and to do so more efficiently, is driving continuous innovation in holistic home and residential security services in South Africa.

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Acronis’ True Image returns
August 2024, Information Security
Acronis has announced its flagship product, Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office, is reverting to its original name, Acronis True Image, with the new version release.

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Panasonic Industry offers multi-tier Matter Certificate Service
August 2024, IoT & Automation
Panasonic Industry Europe is now offering PAN-MaX, a multi-tier Matter Certificate Service designed for device manufacturers selling in the smart home market, to simplify Matter enablement for smart home devices.

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Same old cables, new intercom
SMART Estate Security 2024, Hikvision South Africa, Products & Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management, Residential Estate (Industry)
Retrofitting old residential complexes with a modern two-wire HD video intercom system is more than an upgrade. For many homeowners and renters, these systems represent a leap into the future.

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Perspectives on personal care monitoring and smart surveillance
SMART Surveillance 2024, Leaderware, Editor's Choice, Surveillance, IoT & Automation
Dr Craig Donald believes smart surveillance offers a range of options for monitoring loved ones, but making the right choice is not always as simple as selecting the latest technology.

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Regal fusses over Fluss
Issue 8 2023, Regal Security Distributors SA, IoT & Automation
When the team from Fluss brought their Bluetooth-enabled device to Regal’s research team, they were hooked. Effortless in its simplicity, the Fluss device means no more losing remotes, endless waiting at the gate for visitors, scanning fingerprints, etc.

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Smart opener for gates and garages
Issue 6 2023, Access Control & Identity Management
The Smart Gate and Garage Opener allows consumers to control and monitor gates and garage doors that have already been fitted with automation devices via the Yale Home app on their smartphone.

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Ring announces second generation indoor camera
Issue 6 2023, Surveillance, Residential Estate (Industry)
Introducing a removable manual privacy cover, Ring's latest indoor camera provides customers with increased privacy, control and peace of mind when it comes to home security.

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Understanding the language of connectivity
Issue 6 2023
Having a better understanding of the available options can help you communicate your internet needs more effectively with a service provider. You don't need to be an expert on the topic, but having some insight can ensure you always stay connected.

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Is intelligence alone enough?
Issue 5 2023, Products & Solutions, Surveillance
By coupling intelligent algorithms with additional features and functionality, Secury360 ensures that users have ultimate control and flexibility over their security systems.

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Home security made simple
SMART Surveillance 2023, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, Surveillance, Residential Estate (Industry)
Premium Brand Distributors unveiled the eufy Security and Anker PowerHouse products and solutions at Securex, including solar-powered home security cameras, video doorbells and power stations to keep users safe, without Eskom’s help.

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Relaxed home cybersecurity could render consumers accidental ‘inside actors’
Issue 2/3 2023, Editor's Choice, Information Security
Cisco security experts warn of snowball impact of relaxed approach to cybersecurity on personal devices, noting 60% of users primarily use their personal phone for work tasks and 76% have used unsecured public networks for work tasks.

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IoT users’ cybersecurity outlook
Issue 1 2023, IoT & Automation
A new global survey conducted by Kaspersky ‘The smart home of almost everything: From the fridge to TV, how we’ll embrace the year of the virtual assistant in 2023’, explores the key digital habits, obstacles and smart home device usage.

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Intelligent security for high-end complex
SMART Access & Identity 2023, Dahua Technology South Africa
Residents can enjoy a smart and convenient living experience brought by advanced AI technology, make video conversations with guests, call security personnel for help, or manage all smart home control systems remotely.

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Batteries creating false alarms due to load shedding
Issue 8 2022, Uniross Batteries, Products & Solutions
A local security company has solved the problem of receiving false alarms during loadshedding by replacing its customers’ 12 V lead batteries with lithium batteries.

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Smart home security
Issue 8 2022, Olarm, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Products & Solutions
The applied use of smart technology within the Olarm ecosystem, through smart features coupled with existing systems, extends the benefits of technology into different spheres.

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All-in-one smart access solution for residential living
Issue 8 2022, Salto Systems Africa
SALTO Homelok is set to change residential living with its all-in-one solution that integrates smart access control technology, hardware, cloud software, digital keys, a smart living ecosystem, and global service support.

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