Icontrol Developer Program Opens Door to a New Level of Smart Home Customization

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Icontrol Networks, the company behind the most widely-distributed interactive security and home automation platform in the industry, today announced that it is expanding its ecosystem of available devices to include cloud-based integrations. This extension of the Icontrol Developer Program allows application and device developers to integrate with Icontrol-powered solutions via the cloud, in addition to the traditional technology standards that have driven the industry to-date. The cloud integration technology has allowed Icontrol to certify new applications and devices including AccuWeather, Rachio's Iro smart sprinkler controller and Nest's Learning Thermostat. Icontrol is also working towards being certified via the Works with Nest program.

"Many of the apps and products that consumers love – AccuWeather, Iro and Nest being perfect examples – are cloud-based," said Bob Hagerty, CEO of Icontrol. "This new extension of our Developer Program means that any Icontrol-powered solution can more easily integrate with any cloud-based connected device, in addition to ZigBee, Wi-Fi or Z-Wave devices. This is an exciting step in our quest to remove the technological barriers standing in the way of smart home adoption."

The Icontrol Developer Program is global, meaning security companies and service providers outside of North America can take advantage of this expanded ecosystem. For example, Japan-based iTSCOM, a premier cable provider and a division of the Tokyu Group, has integrated iRemocon, a cloud-based device that turns users' smartphone or tablet into a remote control for the home.

"This is a win for everyone involved," said Letha McLaren, CMO of Icontrol. "Icontrol-powered security and service providers can offer their customers more device options, and those options can be controlled from a single user experience without bringing technology or compatibility into the conversation. Developers will benefit from a streamlined integration process, and increased flexibility while maintaining control over the device user experience."

"We are proud to collaborate with Icontrol and be a part of the Icontrol Developer Program," said David Mitchell, AccuWeather Vice President of Digital Media, Emerging Platforms. "Through our Icontrol collaboration, we are helping homeowners set automated controls based on the most accurate and relevant weather information."

Icontrol's 2015 State of the Smart Home Report found that interoperability was one of the most significant barriers to smart home adoption. The Icontrol Developer Program means that a vast majority of devices are now compatible with Icontrol-powered solutions offered by leading service providers and home security companies worldwide. To learn more about the Icontrol Developer Program, visit www.icontrol.com/developers.

About Icontrol Networks
Icontrol Networks' vision is to provide a connected home solution for every household, so people worldwide spend less time managing their lives and more time living them. Icontrol is making the connected home a reality through its software platforms which are deployed by service providers and home security companies of all sizes, and the all-in-one Piper smart home security system for consumers. Icontrol is further pioneering the next generation of connected living through its Icontrol Developer Program, the first community for application and device makers to partner on a common platform. Venture investors in Icontrol include Charles River Ventures, the Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers iFund, and Intel Capital, with strategic investments from a variety of service providers including ADT, Comcast Ventures, Comporium and Rogers Communications. For more information about Icontrol Networks, Icontrol One (for independent service providers) and Piper visit icontrol.com, icontrolone.com and getpiper.com. For the most recent Icontrol research on the smart home industry, visit www.stateofthesmarthome.com.

SOURCE Icontrol Networks

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