The Covid-19 pandemic has had and will continue to have a major influence on the smart home industry. See how experts think this will this shape the industry moving forward.
https://www.residentialsystems.com/blogs/what-does-the-smart-home-industry-look-like-in-2020
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What Does the Smart Home Industry Look Like in 2020? - Residential Systems
Single-family starts showed continued growth in August but overall housing production fell 5.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.42 million units due to a double-digit percentage decline in multifamily production.
https://nahbnow.com/2020/09/single-family-housing-continues-growth-in-august/
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Single-Family Housing Continues Growth in August
FALL into some great savings with ADP.
More Info: https://conta.cc/3muil7H
As more and more events are forced to go virtual check out this quick preview of how GSX+ will still look to bring dealers the exhibitors, sessions and networking that they have come to expect.
https://www.securitysales.com/business/industry/event-preview-gsx-virtual/
SECURITYSALES.COM
GSX+ Event Preview: Here's What to Expect When GSX Goes Virtual
Media coverage of a business can often be overlooked as an effective marketing strategy. Check out this article and see how you can better attract the attention of customers and prospects.
https://www.securitysales.com/business/sales/marketing-tips-security-public-relations/
SECURITYSALES.COM
Marketing Tips for Security Dealers: Public Relations
Healthy homes have been on the fringe for years but now appear poised for the mainstream. Here’s how to deliver (and sell) next-level indoor air quality
https://www.probuilder.com/breathe-easier-healthy-homes-go-mainstream
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Breathe Easier—Healthy Homes Go Mainstream
It’s Fire Safety Month! Check out this great tip from one of our approved partners, 2GIG.
2GIG
October 12 at 3:00 PM ·
🔥Fire Safety Month Tip Alert🔥
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. The 2GIG® Stove & Grill Guard Sensor provides effective awareness of burners that have been left on accidentally, whether after cleaning, cooking, or socializing! Get instantly notified and prevent fires, keeping your loved ones safe!
Check out all the features, some FAQs and more: https://go.2gig.com/fb/2gig/stvgrl
#2GIG #FireSafetyMonth #StoveGuard #GrillGuard
Please join us in congratulating one of our AiN Dealers for being named Security Sales & Integration's Integrator of the Month for October! Way to go Global Security!!
Full Article: https://bit.ly/3lpoQra
Metra Home Theater Group posted a video to playlist HDMI Cables.
October 9 at 11:00 AM ·
The Metra Tech Team explains Dynamic HDR (DHDR), how it is different from HDR, and what it means for a viewer's video experience. Watch the full-length episode, "Cross-Cable Convoy!: HDMI Cable Deconstruction Pt4.2" at https://youtu.be/-EPez2gLjqk to learn more about this topic.
#HDMI #MetraHome #av #avtweeps #HDR #DynamicHDR #customintegration #customintegrator #hometheater #hometheatre
As an AiN Dealer, Cintas Corporation has you covered! Check out the Cintas page on our website for all the ways how.
https://youtu.be/PxhiAjrkdSg
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We’ve Got You Covered
Deals so good they are scary! Contact Michael Bello to get the full details on how you can save as an AiN Dealer
Phone: (941) 600-7349
Email: Michael.Bello@ADP.com
METRAHOMETHEATER.COM
News - New Spyclops® Pro Series Surveillance System Kits Now Shipping from Metra® - MHTG
Kelly Bond of Brivo examines trends in cloud-based access control and also discusses opportunities for women in the industry, gives advice and more in this month’s edition of Security Sales & Integration's SECURE Perspectives.
https://www.securitysales.com/profiles/trends-cloud-access-control-brivos-bond/
SECURITYSALES.COM
Examining Trends in Cloud-Based Access Control With Brivo's Kelly Bond
YOUTUBE.COM
Fiber! It's What's for Dinner – Tech Tips Webinar
Metra Home Theater Group
October 28 at 9:00 AM ·
Tune in to today's discussion about when and how to use fiber for networking and/or AV connections. Post your questions or comments for our tech team in the live chat! We're streaming live at 3PM EST at https://youtu.be/o6jW6MExR_E.
#MetraHome #fiber #av #hometech #avtweeps #networking #customintegration #customintegrator
Metra Home Theater Group
October 28 at 9:00 AM ·
Tune in to today's discussion about when and how to use fiber for networking and/or AV connections. Post your questions or comments for our tech team in the live chat! We're streaming live at 3PM EST at https://youtu.be/o6jW6MExR_E.
#MetraHome #fiber #av #hometech #avtweeps #networking #customintegration #customintegrator
As an AiN Dealer you have access to a full scale marketing department for all of your special marketing projects. All this service comes to you at 70% less than the cost of high-end ad agencies. Check out the latest catalog by clicking the link below to see how we can help you!
http://www.aingroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020_AIN_marcom_catalog.pdf
Do you have questions about setting up a new site on the ProWatch app? Check out Luxul's instructional video here:
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ProWatch - Setup New Site
At our Live & Learn Conference in Miami, Scott Brockamp from HIS Security met with Vertical Cable. He saw their pink cables and they "clicked" right away. Scott is a perfect example of how important community involvement is and how we could all do a little bit more each day. This year Vertical Cable has teamed up with Scott in raising money toward the American Cancer Society. Last year Scott raised $40,000+. And this year the goal is $50,000! If you'd like to donate, please visit: www.scottwearspink.com
Or check out Vertical Cable's Interview with Scott: https://youtu.be/xRcqM8rMTSk
#ScottWearsPink #RealMenWearPink
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HIS Security - SCOTT BROCKAMP #ScottWearsPink - Episode 1 - Vertical Cable Stories
We are wishing all of our amazing dealers and partners a safe and happy thanksgiving!
H-P announced that they are launching a new online website portal for dealers! The new Partner Portal will be your destination for placing and managing orders, accessing warranty information and downloading marketing materials and other relevant items for your central vac business.
Sign up today by visiting www.h-pportal.com.
H-PPORTAL.COM
H-P Portal | Log In
Cintas Corporation offers a comprehensive suite of first aid products to help you, the AiN Dealer, keep your business compliant and your employees safe, saving you time and reducing costs.
https://www.cintas.com/firstaidsafety/firstaidsupplies/#videomodal
CINTAS.COM
First Aid Kits - First Aid Cabinets - First Aid Supplies | Cintas
Did you miss Metra Home Theater Group's insightful webinar about TV Mounts?! If so you can catch the recap below!
Metra Home Theater Group
November 11 at 12:09 PM ·
Today we're talking about the basics of TV mount installation! What should you prepare for when designing TV mounts and what are the different types of mounts? What tools do you need? Learn professional installation tips in our #TechTips webinar, going live at 3PM EST at https://youtu.be/-fGHL12ZDro
#MetraHome #techtips #tvmounts #tvmount #hometheater #hometheatre #av #avtweeps
Happy Veterans Day to all the brave men and women who have served and protected our country. We owe you our thanks, but more than that, we owe you our freedom.
Sanitation and personal hygiene have been at the forefront of global public consciousness nearly all year. But proper job site sanitation is extremely important even without a pandemic and should be a focus of site supervisors moving forward.
Explore job site sanitation best practices in NAHB's new video toolbox talk: https://bit.ly/3oYP9XE
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Explore Job Site Sanitation Best Practices in New Video Toolbox Talk
Most believe that it is not a matter of "if" but to what degree a commercial security dealer’s business will be forever changed by the lingering pandemic.
Check out this roundtable discussion of the state of the commercial security industry here: https://www.securitysales.com/in-depth/state-commercial-security-2021/
SECURITYSALES.COM
State of Commercial Security 2021: Handling, Healing & Hopefulness Post-COVID
Alula is offering the ultimate sunset program!
Earn a $99 interactive service credit for every BAT-Connect or Connect+ you buy to replace a sunsetting communicator.
Considering the MSDP, that makes BAT-Connect virtually free!!
Learn More:
https://alula.com/sunset/
ALULA.COM
3G/CDMA Sunset Upgrade Deals – Security Alarm System Communicators | Alula
Klipsch Debuts Forte IV Loudspeakers. These new speakers feature updated cosmetics and the latest advancements in acoustic engineering
Check them out here:
https://www.residentialsystems.com/technology/audio/klipsch-debuts-forte-iv-loudspeakers
RESIDENTIALSYSTEMS.COM
Klipsch Debuts Forte IV Loudspeakers - Residential Systems
2GIG
February 1 at 2:50 PM ·
With 2GIG® security products, we want our customers to know that we have them and their loved ones in mind. Using our advanced encryption technology, you can also help them by learning why encryption matters!
Download our encryption white paper: http://ow.ly/t3qx50DcZB6
#2GIG
This Friday (Feb 5th) Digital Watchdog's Director of Education Programs Paul Krofssik introduces their Elevated Skin Temperature System and demonstrates best practices. Paul will also be answering questions.
Register Now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_osrkEERYQaGOt5M6vqVF6g
AiN + OberCloud = Increased RMR in 2021
Get a jump on 2021 with OberCloud. OberCloud is fairly new to the AiN Group, and would like to re-introduce themselves. OberCloud provides cloud-based video through a network of dealers, and unlike other providers, they deliver a unique, powerful and flexible VSaaS application. They are solely focused on cloud video, and deliver a superior user experience.
Learn More: https://youtu.be/8zxJWO5mBgs
