MELVILLE, N.Y. Nov. 10, 2016 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON), a global leader in connected homes, announced a new addition to its Lyric™ Security and Home Control platform that seamlessly allows consumers to control their home security and automation systems on their personal devices. The Lyric Gateway is designed for the mobile lifestyle and opens up new markets – including renters, condo and second home owners, and those who frequently move – to security dealers and integrators.
The Lyric Gateway, which can be placed anywhere in the home using the included desk stand, serves as the central hub for controlling the entire Lyric wireless connected platform. Through the Honeywell Total Connect® Remote Services app, consumers can control all aspects of their Lyric connected home system including the Lyric Round Wi-Fi Thermostat, Total Connect video cameras and Z-Wave enabled devices.
Many people prefer to manage their lives through their mobile device – and controlling their home is no different,” said David Paja, president of Security and Fire, Honeywell Home and Building Technologies. “The Lyric Gateway provides these customers with a wireless, flexible and connected system that’s ideal for life on the move. It gives consumers, such as renters and condo owners, the opportunity to have a professionally installed and monitored security system without the need to drill holes and snake wires.”
Easy to set-up, the Lyric Gateway installs quickly with either Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity. It also uses radio communications as a backup, which removes the need for an urgent dealer response to communication protocol changes. The radio is user-replaceable, which puts more power in the hands of the consumer and therefore helps reduce the need for a dealer to dispatch a service technician.
“Security solutions are evolving quickly, particularly in the residential market,” said Paja. “The Lyric Gateway will enhance dealers’ business models by enabling them to reach new customers, increase their RMR, and provide a great customer experience while reducing their operational costs.”
The entire Lyric Security and Home Control platform, including the encrypted Honeywell SiX™ Two-Way wireless sensors, is supported by the AlarmNet 360™ online dealer platform, which simplifies business management for systems integrators and dealers.
For more information, please visit www.lyricgateway.com.
About Honeywell Home and Building Technologies
Honeywell Home and Building Technologies (HBT) is a global business with more than 44,000 employees worldwide. HBT is a leader in the Internet of Things (IoT) and creates products, software and technologies found in more than 150 million homes and 10 million buildings worldwide. We help homeowners stay connected and in control of their comfort, security and energy use. Commercial building owners and occupants use our technologies to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable and productive. Our advanced metering hardware and software solutions help electricity, gas and water providers supply customers and communities more efficiently. For more news and information on Honeywell Home and Building Technologies, please visit http://www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
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