
, security and home monitoring are popular entry level features
among consumers. Service providers can offer home controls solutions directly to the consumer or offer the services to a partner such as a utility or OEM, which then provides the service to consumers. Multiple telecoms are launching home controls solutions, using a variety of business models. Deutsche Telekom is investing in energy specific service platforms, with partners including Miele, Samsung, and digitalSTROM. Similarly,
Swisscom and iControl Networks have a strategic partnership to deploy a sophisticated home automation and monitoring solution. Telefónica has announced its "Thinking Things" machine to machine M2M solution for connecting all types of devices to the Internet in order to automate functions.
For cellular backup, you need to buy a modem that plugs into the
Smart Hub.

Complete security systems can help protect your home and family from a
variety of threats burglary, intrusion, property theft, vandalism, and house fire or flood by facilitating quick access to
emergency assistance. Vivint Smart Home provides you with a security ecosystem for your whole home inside and out as well as an on call support team to assist you day and night. Every Vivint Smart Home system includes a one on one product consultation, free professional installation, and 24/7 customer support and monitoring. The suite of products typically included in a Vivint Smart Home security system includes:The total cost of a home security system can be measured in three phases: purchase price, installation costs, and operating costs over time. Purchase price varies by provider, equipment package, and payment options. Vivint Smart Home, for example, offers a consumer financing option that gives customers the ability to customize a state of the art smart home security package for little to no upfront cost.