2015 Products of the Year: SECURITY

Electronic House announces the winners for the 2015 Products of the Year awards. The Products of the Year awards recognize the best technologies, products and services for the Electronic House.

The award submissions were reviewed by a judging panel of several credible industry leaders along with the editors of Electronic House and CE Pro who consider all aspects involved such as creativity, innovation, functionality, aesthetics and lifestyle benefits.

The following are the 2015 Products of the Year in the SECURITY category with the top winners in each category identified with a 2015 Winner insignia:

ACCESS CONTROL

Kwikset SmartCode 916 Touchscreen Electronic Deadbolt with Home Connect Technology
Kwikset, the leader in residential security, introduces the SmartCode 916 Touchscreen electronic deadbolt lock. The SmartCode Touch provides all of the features of SmartCode, including keyless entry, combined with the added convenience and enhanced aesthetics of a capacitive touchscreen. $249; kwikset.com

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MORPHOTRAK MorphoAccess SIGMA Series
The MorphoAccess SIGMA Series biometric access control reader, named Best Biometric by the Security Industry Association, offers Morpho’s NIST #1 ranked fingerprint technology, videophone, duress finger, and a tablet-like interface. $1,630; morpho.com

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Schlage Touch
With the Schlage Touch lock, no key means nothing to lose, fiddle with, and for intruders, nothing to pick. All in a slim profile that’s as sleek as it is strong. $129; schlage.com

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SECURITY PANELS & SENSORS

Honeywell Security LYNX Touch 7000
Honeywell’s LYNX Touch 7000 is the first all-in-one home security and automation system to control up to four cameras and feature two-way voice communication over Wi-Fi. $425 (price may vary); honeywellsecurity.com

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smanos W020 WiFi Burglar Alarm System
The sleek looking smanos W020 WiFi-based burglar alarm empowers homeowners to take home automation and security matters into their own hands, wirelessly and effortlessly, via simple setup on the smartphone app. $109; smanos.com

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SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS

D-Link Systems Outdoor HD Cloud Camera (DCS-2330L)
The D-Link Outdoor Wireless HD Camera (DCS-2330L) is an outdoor-ready IP surveillance solution delivering advanced monitoring functions, robust weatherproof housing, and remote access using the mydlink Lite app. $179.99; dlink.com

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IC Real Tech ALLIE
ALLIE is the world’s first video monitoring camera to capture 720-degrees. An integrated software app provides an immersive remote viewing experience via mobile devices and tablets. It includes smart home control/integration features. Revolutionizes recording, viewing, and home control. $399; icrealtech.com

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Security Camera Warehouse :­— The Networker Series 8 Channel 1080p HD Customizable Security System
The Networker Pro Series shoots in beautiful 1080P HD quality, can record on motion, can automatically backup, can be watched on your smartphone/tablet, and can send intruder alert emails. $2,600; security-camera-warehouse.com

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smanos IP6 HD WiFi Camera
The smanos IP6 HD WiFi camera empowers homeowners wirelessly. With simple setup on the smartphone app, a smart and safe home is just seconds away. $149; smanos.com