Home alarm Wi-Fi sensing levels-up ISPs’ smart home security offering
October 25, 2023
Internet service providers can arm their customers with greater home security measures thanks to a new home alarm solution launched for market testing by Gamgee. Blending Wi-Fi sensing and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the new solution intelligently detects and differentiates between family members, pets, guests and intruders in the home.
With no cameras, sensors or extra equipment needed, the home Wi-Fi network acts as a protective radar for the customer and provides real-time security alerts. The system can constantly adapt to the environment and uses electromagnetic waves to provide full coverage of the home with no blind spots, even through walls and in darkness.
“The power of Wi-Fi extends far more than just broadband connectivity”, said Gamgee CEO Paul Hendriks. “Not only can we offer improved and intelligent home security through Wi-Fi sensing and AI, but our smart home management app also provides service providers with the ability to differentiate their offerings and unlock new revenue streams and upselling opportunities.”
The network can recognise reflections in the Wi-Fi signals they transmit which are then analysed by AI powered algorithms to determine if there is motion. Privacy is also assured, ensuring no sensitive data leaves the home. The Gamgee solution overcomes the limitations of tradition home security systems, such as a lack of customisation or false alarms eroding consumer trust.
“The home security Wi-Fi sensing use case is just the first of many,” added Hendriks. “The technology has applications for elderly care services and energy-saving which will be introduced to the market in the not-too-distant future.”
Mesh networks and routers that are already Gamgee compatible can be upgraded seamlessly, avoiding the need for new hardware such as routers and additional chipsets to be purchased. Users can manage their home network with user-friendly mobile control on the app’s intuitive centralized digital home management panel.
Gamgee is calling for service providers to be part of extensive market testing of the home alarm system. Service providers can offer customers a free trial of the home alarm system if they have or acquire a Wi-Fi mesh network.
The product is set to launch later this year.