Installations
Big Box Companies Hit the Home Control Market with In-Home Sales Efforts

By Kelly Mascia
On September 18th In Smart Home & Control,System Sales Tips & Marketing Concepts
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Connected Door Locks, Connected Home, Customer Service, Home A/V, Home Audio, Home Automation, Home Control, Installations, IP Devices, Network equipment, Networking Installations, Residential, Residential AV, Residential Security, smarthome, surveillance systems, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave
As you may have seen in the news or on social media recently, big box stores have begun to hire sales teams and are training them to become field representatives to sell many of their products and services which include Home Control, A/V, and Security. These deep-pocket companies believe that having sales personnel who can […]
Guiding your Customer Through an Access Control Upgrade

By Kelly Mascia
On July 20th In Access
Tags: Access Control, Access Control Plan, ADI, ADI Global, Biometric Access, Cloud Based Access, Electronic Access Control, Fire Safety Systems, Installations, Intrusion Alarms, Network equipment, Wireless Access Control
Whether it was your charming sales pitch, your catchy marketing campaign, or your outstanding price point, you have a customer that is ready to take the leap and upgrade their Access Control System but now what? The customer may have an electronic access control system that needs an upgrade or may still be working with […]
New Wi-Fi Technology Aims to Increase Bandwidth and Reduce “Dead Spots”

By Garrett Savage
On December 20th In Networking
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Installations, Internet of Things, Internet Speed Test, IP Address, IP Networking, Mesh WiFi, Network equipment, Networking Installations, Residential, Smart Home, Wireless Access Control, Wireless Access Points, Z-Wave
As the use of connected devices in both home control and intrusion systems becomes increasingly popular the demand for adequate Wi-Fi bandwidth has continued to expand exponentially as well. In other words, the need for high bandwidth Wi-Fi throughout a home or commercial structure is becoming a growing requirement for end-users. Fortunately, a new […]
Eliminating Port Forwarding and Firewall Settings for IP Security Devices

By Garrett Savage
On October 23rd In Networking,Video Surveillance
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Firewall, Installations, IP Address, IP Cameras, IP Devices, Network equipment, Networking Installations, Port Forwarding, surveillance systems, video equipment, Video Surveillance, wireless security camera, Wireless Security Systems
What would most likely be the answer if you asked a group of low-voltage contractors what the most troublesome aspect is of connecting IP devices to clients’ LAN and setting them up for Internet connectivity? Most likely, the response would be programming the port forwarding and firewall settings to allow an authorized user to connect […]
Don’t Miss ADI at CEDIA 2017

By John Sullivan
On August 30th In A/V,Access,ADI Corporate Messages,Audio/Video,Enterprise Connectivity,Events,Home Control,Intrusion,IP Solutions,Pro AV,Smart Home & Control,Video Surveillance,Wire and Cable
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Automation, CEDIA, Commercial AV, Commercial Security, Conferencing Technology, Connected Home, Home Automation, Home Control, Installations, IP Cameras, IP Devices, Smart Home, Video Surveillance, Z-Wave
Every year, the CEDIA Expo stands out as THE place to find the industry’s best products and discover the newest emerging trends. If you are going to be at the 2017 CEDIA Expo in San Diego, CA from September 5th to the 9th, you won’t want to miss all of the exciting new technologies in […]
Upgrading Your Clients’ Connectivity to Accommodate Home Control Systems

By Kelly Mascia
On July 17th In Intrusion,IP Tech Tips,Networking,Smart Home & Control
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Installations, Internet of Things, Internet Speed Test, IP Address, IP Networking, Network equipment, Networking Installations, Residential, Smart Home, Wireless Access Control, Wireless Access Points, Z-Wave
It is becoming increasingly apparent that we have entered a networked world where we are surrounded by devices that are connected to the local network via Wi-Fi. Whether it’s a smart door lock, thermostat, lighting controls or a mobile device that can control them all, almost every system has the need for access to a […]
Fire Alarm Trends to Keep an Eye On

By Barry Sangirardi
On May 26th In Communications,Fire
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Aspirating Smoke Detection, Fire Safety, Fire Safety Systems, Installations, Multi-Sensor Fire Dectection, Voice Alert Systems, Wireless Fire Systems
Installing fire prevention systems can be steady work. Since the industry is driven by Fire Code, every building holds the potential for a sale if you work in the Fire/Life Safety field. However, it seems as though the Fire Category has not seen as many advancements that others in the Security Industry have, but the […]
2G Sunset – Explained

By Russell Vail (President & CEO of ipDatatel)
On November 23rd In Communications,Intrusion,IP Solutions,Networking
Tags: 2G Sunset, 2G Technology, 3G, 4G, ADI, ADI Global, Alarm Systems, Cellular, Cellular Technology, Installations, Intrusion Alarms, ipDatatel, Network equipment
AT&T has announced plans to sunset its 2G technology as it shifts spectrum capacity to its 3G and 4G networks. The planned shutdown date is January 1, 2017. All 2G devices, including alarm panels operating on 2G Technology, will no longer work in this new environment. Changes, such as the sun-setting of the 2G […]
Expand Your Business With Commercial AV Solutions from ADI

By Cynthia Menna
On September 28th In A/V,ADI Corporate Messages
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Commercial AV, Installations, Pro AV
ADI is here to help you get involved with the profitable world of Commercial AV. ADI’s ProAV Team is a nationwide group of Commercial AV experts that are here to help you. They have the knowledge and know-how to help you close deals and grow your business. Plus, our Systems Sales and Support Team is […]
Honeywell Cable – Striped Fire Wire: Standing out in a Crowd

By Michael Accetta
On September 23rd In Fire,Installation & Cabling,Wire and Cable
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, cable, Cable Certification, Cable Qualification, Cable Verification, Fire Alarm Cable, Fire Safety, Fire Safety Systems, Honeywell, Installations, Striped Fire Alarm Cable