RCI Rogers Communications Inc

TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2011 /CNW/ -- Smart Home Monitoring from Rogers provides anytime, anywhere solutions with real-time Home Security, Home Automation Control and Energy Management To view the Social Media Release, click here: http://smr.newswire.ca/en/rogers-communications-inc/rogers-launches-home-monitoring-and-automation-system TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2011 /CNW/ - Imagine if you could feel closer to home,even when your front door is far away. You can now truly be the master of the house with Smart Home Monitoring, an innovative home monitoring and automation service launched today by Rogers. From remotely controlling thermostat levels, to scheduling lights to turn on when you get home, this new system delivers a connected personalized experience at home, at work or on-the-go. Powered by both Rogers cable and Rogers wireless networks, Smart Home Monitoring lets consumers automate and manage sensors, cameras, thermostats, lights and small appliances from their computer or smartphone. "Consumers are looking for solutions to enable their connected home seamlessly, reliably and securely," said Ian Pattinson, Vice-President & General Manager, Smart Home Monitoring, Rogers Communications. "With Smart Home Monitoring, we have reinvented home security with easy home automation and energy management providing Rogers customers with a truly connected home of the future." At the heart of the system is an ultra-rugged, easy-to-use touchpad that consumers use to arm/disarm and manage their system. Available in wall-mount or table-top, the touchpad provides quick 1-touch access to home security functions, home automation apps for lighting, cameras and thermostats as well as multimedia apps for photos, traffic, weather and sports. When an alarm occurs, the touchpad instantly connects with the Rogers central monitoring station simultaneously over both Rogers cable and wireless networks. The touchpad constantly communicates with its highly encrypted smart sensors throughout the home, checking their status, signal strength, battery level and even room temperature. Staying connected to your home is easy - consumers can securely connect to their Smart Home Monitoring service through any computer or a smartphone allowing them to view, manage and secure their homes through a two-step security process at any time from any internet-based location. Additional features and benefits of the service include: -- Real-time, 24/7 monitoring at the Rogers Central Monitoring Station provided by certified security experts with over twenty years of experience in security, monitoring and emergency services -- IP-based dual network connections ensure constant connection of the home to the Rogers Central Monitoring Station -- Real-time sensor and video alerts sent via text and email -- Remote access from a computer or smartphone to securely view, control and arm/disarm the home -- Professional installation by specially-trained Rogers cable technicians "Consumers want a next generation system that protects and connects their home seamlessly with their connected lifestyle," Pattinson said. "Smart Home Monitoring is a natural evolution for our business that leverages our proven networks, expertise in communication and commitment to innovation and next generation connected experiences." Smart Home Monitoring has three rate plans, each including always connected wireless-data backup, starting with the Home Basics plan at $39.99 per month. Rogers Cable Hi-Speed Internet required.  The Touchpad starter kit is $149.00 on a three-year term, or $749 with no term, with optional sensors available a-la-carte and in discounted Value Packs.   All systems are professionally installed for a one-time fee of $99.00. Smart Home Monitoring is now available to Rogers Hi-Speed Internet customers in the Rogers cable footprint across Ontario. To learn more, visit www.rogers.com/smarthomemonitoring. Rogers Communications Rogers Communications is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. We are Canada's largest provider of wireless voice and data communications services and one of Canada's leading providers of cable television, high speed internet and telephony services. Through Rogers Media, we are engaged in radio and television broadcasting, televised shopping, magazines and trade publications, plus sports entertainment. We are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For further information about the Rogers group of companies, please visit www.rogers.com. Image with caption: "The Touchpad is the innovative brain of Smart Home Monitoring from Rogers system. Its large colour touchscreen lets you program the system and access convenient, informative news, weather, traffic and sports apps. It monitors the sensors in your home, notifying the Central Monitoring Station and sending you email and SMS alerts if it detects a problem, and executes actions according to automation rules you create. (CNW Group/Rogers Communications Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20110817_C4277_PHOTO_EN_2243.jpg Video with caption: "Introducing Smart Home Monitoring From Rogers". 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