Honeywell tunes in to smart home boom with extended Lyric range
According to independent market research, awareness around the smart home has grown by 28 per cent since 2015, suggesting that UK householders are increasingly interested in the lifestyle benefits that connected appliances offer.
The key underlying trends driving this interest are the desire to save energy (41 per cent) and have greater security in the home (23 per cent). A third of people said they would hire a professional to fit these products, meaning significant upselling opportunities exist for installers in the know.
This is exactly why Honeywell has grown its Lyric family of products to include the C1 Wi-Fi security camera. Installers can now offer a surveillance camera that works seamlessly with other smart technology in the Lyric family, such as the T6R thermostat or the Lyric water leak detector.
The Lyric C1 Wi-Fi security camera features intelligent sound detection that recognises if a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm is activated. It will send an alert, turning any standard alarm into a connected device. The built-in speaker also facilitates two-way communication with people – or even pets.
The device captures a wide-angle, high-definition livestream of any room – with night vision offering round-the-clock protection. Any unusual activity is captured and notifications sent via the Lyric app, enabling householders to take swift action in the event of an emergency. Two alert zones can be adjusted to ignore background motion and prevent false alerts, or focus on a high-risk area such as the back door.
Free cloud storage (rolling every 24 hours) is also available for streaming and downloading clips with the Lyric app.
KEY POINTS
- Features intelligent sound detection that can recognise if a smoke or CO alarm is activated
- Sends alerts to home owner’s device, turning any standard alarm into a connected device
- Two-way communication through built-in speakers
- Captures a wide-angle, high-definition livestream of any room
- Works seamlessly with other smart technology in the Lyric family
- Unusual activity is captured and householders notified via the Lyric app
For more information on the Lyric range, visit www.honeywelluk.com
