Centrica Hive announces the Hub 360-- the "most advanced Hub yet" from the company designed to connect Hive devices while bringing sound detection to the home.

The Hub 360 offers 360-degree sound detection, allowing it to alert customers of particular sounds, such as a dog barking, smoke or carbon monoxide alarm going off, and windows or doors breaking, via notification in the Hive app. Users can check any potential sounds of interest recorded by the system through a 7-day log and audio clip history, and one can also mute the microphone in-app if required.

Customers want both a smart bulb and a security camera, but refuse to install more than one device? The LightCam might be the solution, being a security camera one installs in any light socket.

The LightCam is a combination of security camera and smart light bulb. It should fit in any standard light socket, with a 1080p camera complete with IR sensors pushing images (as triggered by motion sensors) to companion smartphone app. Built-in storage records around 7 days of footage, and users can add more storage space through backups to smartphone, PC or cloud storage. Built-in speakers and microphone provide 2-way communications.

“We designed LightCam to be a versatile and affordable security camera for your home,” inventor Daniel Swiss says. “LightCam requires no drilling, no wires, and no hassle. You just plug it in, turn it on and it works.”

RTI control system get integration with another product-- the August Smart Lock Pro, thanks to the addition of the RTI ZW-9 Z-Wave interface module and the RTiPanel app.

The ZW-9 uses the Z-Wave wireless protocol to provide communications between an RTI system and the Smart Lock Pro. Combined with an RTI XP processor, this allows users to lock and unlock the deadbolt, as well as monitor lock status and battery level, via RTI user interface, be it a handheld touchscreen controller, tabletop touch panel or smart device app.

The low-cost WyzeCam streaming security camera gets a sequel-- the WyzeCam v2, an update promising improved video and audio quality, from the same low price point.

The WyzeCam v2 carries a 1080p camera identical to that in the previous version, but an improved CMOS sensor should produce crisper images, especially in night vision mode. In addition the amplifier is more powerful, and the audio chip better resists interference.

Another feature getting improvements is the AI, allowing the camera to highlight moving people and objects, making scrubbing through recorded footage in order to find what triggered the motion alert easier.

ISE 2018 houses the showcase of a range of Lilin products-- including a number of additions to its camera and network video recorder (NVR) line.

Products on display include the NVR 5 series capable of supporting 4K resolution across all 32 channels. All models offer 300Mbps throughput, 120fps individual camera recording (960fps in total) and are compatible with all Lilin cameras. The NVR can also be integrated with most leading home automation platforms via IP drivers, as well as controlled via the LilinViewer app.

Nortek Security & Control (NSC) integrates the ELAN Entertainment and Control Platform with the 2GIG GC3 security and control panel, making what the company claims is the first Z-Wave Plus-certified security panel.

The integration allows native control of the GC3 panel from the ELAN user interface. ELAN Auto Zone Detection simplifies installation, since once the panel is configured, all zones and zone names are automatically added to the system. An "Arm-Disarm" feature shows current panel security status, and provides controls for the arming and disarming of the GC3 system, while "Auto Arm" arms the panel without entering a PIN code.