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01.14.2007 | 34 Comments

Competition has gotten even fiercer as telecommunications and cable companies get in on the action. ATandT, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon all offer home security solutions, many of which are bundled with other services such as cable and internet. From changing consumer demographics to tech advancements and telecoms' participation, an array of factors have aligned to make home security a massive industry. The market is expected to grow through 2020, and there's no sign it will slow down after that. In the science fiction movie "Gattaca," Ethan Hawke's character was able to get into a secure area using nothing but a scan of his retina. That technology actually exists today.

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01.14.2007 | 16 Comments

While the Nest Guard plugs into a wall, it also features a rechargeable onboard backup battery that gives you 12 hours if the power ever gets knocked out. The Nest Detect runs on a CR12A battery that promises two years of battery life. Backup cellular connectivity for those times your home Internet is down can be added for a $5 a month fee. Nest also plans to partner with MONI Smart Security for 24/7 monitoring, though that service won't be available for a few months. The Nest Secure starter kit includes a Nest Guard, two Nest Detects and two Nest Tags. You can buy additional detects for $59 each, while tags cost $25. Nest plans to offer a $598 bundle through Best Buy that includes both a Nest Secure kit and a Nest Cam Outdoor. Nest is working with Yale to produce a smartlock that will work with the Nest Secure system. Look for that to arrive early next year. Nest Cam IQ OutdoorIf Nest Secure feels like a fairly complex combination of sensors and base units, Nest Cam IQ Outdoor does exactly what it says on the label. It's a new version of the Nest Cam IQ introduced earlier this year, only built for outdoor use.