Abstract: An apparatus may include one or more doorbell cameras to capture sensor data in an environment. An apparatus may include one or more processors configured to: collect, using a first sensor device of the one or more doorbell cameras, first sensor data of an object in the environment, collect, using a second sensor device of the one or more doorbell cameras, second sensor data of the object, determine, based on the first sensor data of the object, a correlation that the object corresponds to an entity category of a set of entity categories, designate, based at least in part on the correlation, the object is an entity of the entity category, determine, based on the sensor data, one or more criteria of the entity; and execute one or more actions based on the entity category and the one or more criteria.

Abstract: Presented herein are system and methods for generating overlayed sounds to deter perpetration of an event A system can include an image capture device and one or more processors coupled with memory. The system can detect an entity within an area. The system can determine that the entity corresponds to one or more criteria. The system can identify a first sound corresponding to the one or more criteria and a state of the area. The system can play, by a speaker device, the first sound to deter the entity from perpetrating an event within the area. The system can identify a second sound corresponding to the one or more criteria, the state of the area, and the first sound. The system can play, by the speaker device, the second sound to deter the entity from perpetrating the event.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for lighting control are described. An apparatus may include a panel for controlling one or more devices associated with a home. A panel may include a recess shaped to encapsulate a switch disposed on a wall of the home. A panel may include user interface hardware configured to receive input from a user. A panel may include a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor storing instructions executable by the processor. An instruction may include transmitting one or more communications to the one or more devices to cause the one or more devices to perform a first action based on input received by the user interface hardware. An instruction may include transmitting one or more communications to the home automation hub to cause one or more other devices to perform a second action based on the input received by the user interface hardware.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method may receive a confirmation message indicating a sensor was purchased from a third-party retailer and indicating an identity of a user that purchased the sensor. The method may receive a verification message requesting authorization to install the sensor within an environment, the verification message indicating an identity of a user that is requesting authorization to install the sensor. The method may compare the identity of the user indicated in the confirmation message and the identity of the user indicated in the verification message. The method may, responsive to the identity of the user in the confirmation message being the same as the user in the verification message, automatically authorizing the user for the subscription service provided by the third-party retailer.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for a security and automation system are described. A security and automation device, for example, such as a control panel may be configured to support a continuous active mode for the security and automation system. The continuous active mode may be a mode in which the security and automation system is continuously providing various types of security and automation features, such as monitoring, sensing, communication, notification, among other examples. The continuous active mode may also support active switching between multiple states (e.g., an ‘armed away’ state, an ‘armed stay’ state, and a ‘standby’ state) of the security and automation systems. Thus, irrespective of the different states the security and automation system may be continuously active (e.g., always ON).

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for lighting control are described. An apparatus may include a panel for controlling one or more devices associated with a home. A panel may include a recess shaped to encapsulate a switch disposed on a wall of the home. A panel may include user interface hardware configured to receive input from a user. A panel may include a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor storing instructions executable by the processor. An instruction may include transmitting one or more communications to the one or more devices to cause the one or more devices to perform a first action based on input received by the user interface hardware. An instruction may include transmitting one or more communications to the home automation hub to cause one or more other devices to perform a second action based on the input received by the user interface hardware.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for occupancy identification for guiding delivery personnel are described. One method for a security or home automation system may include receiving an indication regarding a delivery of a package to a structure associated with the security or home automation system, determining an occupancy of the structure based on the received indication, identifying an identity of an occupant within the structure based on the determined occupancy, and transmitting delivery instructions, to a delivery person associated with the delivery of the package, regarding how to deliver the package based on the identity of the occupant or the determined occupancy.

Abstract: A lock system includes a mount, a lock device, a sensor, and a communications interface. The mount configured to be coupled to a first surface located at a wall, the wall defining an opening in which a translatable structure is positioned, the mount including an engagement feature. The lock device configured to couple to a second surface located at the wall and proximate the first surface and includes a locking mechanism configured to engage with the engagement feature to inhibit the translatable structure from translating between open and closed positions. The communications interface configured to communicate signals to cause a controller configured to actuate the locking mechanism to switch between the locked state and the unlocked state to engage and disengage with the engagement feature of the stationary mount in response to the sensor sensing that the locking mechanism and the engagement feature are engageably aligned.

Abstract: Presented herein are system and methods for handling of sensor data in home security and automation applications to present as a single event multiple portions of the sensor data, and more particularly image data (e.g., clips), captured from a plurality of sensor devices, such as a plurality of image capture devices.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes monitoring, by a security system, a security pattern of a building based on security data corresponding to the building. The method further includes monitoring, by the security system, an energy pattern of the building based on energy information corresponding to the building. The method further includes identifying, based on the security pattern and the energy pattern, a potential reduction in the energy pattern resulting from a change in at least one of the security pattern or the energy pattern. The method further includes identifying an insight comprising an action to at least partially achieve the potential reduction in the energy pattern. The method further includes transmitting the insight to a device in communication with the security system.

Abstract: Presented herein are systems and methods for a camera that can detect a knock. A system can include a doorbell housing. The doorbell housing can include a camera, microphone, and processor. The camera can capture video data of a detection zone in front of a door. The microphone can receive audio. The processor can be a processor coupled to the camera and microphone. The processor can detect a knock in the audio and generate a notification to transmit to a homeowner. The processor can activate the microphone upon detecting a person within the detection zone using the camera. The microphone can capture audio within the detection zone.

Abstract: Presented herein are systems and methods for determining occupancy to adjust a thermostat. The system can include an indoor camera that can monitor an indoor environment. The indoor camera can capture audio data and visual data. The indoor camera can include one or more processors coupled with non-transitory memory to determine, by analyzing audio data or video data captured by the indoor camera, occupancy state of the indoor environment; and to transmit a message to the automation application. The message may indicate the occupancy state of the indoor environment. The automation application can adjust a thermostat upon receiving the message having a particular occupancy state of the indoor environment.