Self-Monitoring Options to Fuel Adoption of DIY Security, Says Parks Chief

Do-it-yourself systems offer safety and security at a low cost, a combination that will drive adoption over time “especially as self-monitored options become more commonplace,” blogged Parks Associates President Elizabeth Parks Friday, before the firm’s Connections Summit at CES. More affordable devices in the market will appeal to cost-conscious consumers, especially webcams, the leading device attached to a security system, she said. Among networked camera owners, 29 percent said price is an important consideration during purchase.