Abstract: According to some embodiments, a control device for a premises security system that is configured to monitor a premises using a plurality of premises devices is provided. The control device is configured to obtain a plurality of acoustic samples for the premises, detect a sound anomaly in at least one of the plurality of acoustic samples, obtain a verification that the sound anomaly is expected, generate an acoustic model for the premises based at least on the plurality of acoustic samples and the verification that the sound anomaly is expected, receive data representing a detected sound during monitoring of the premises, compare the detected sound with the acoustic model for the premises to determine that the detected sound is unexpected, and initiate a premises security system alert based at least on the detected sound being unexpected.

Abstract: Network traffic through a router, e.g., home router, operating as a firewall is monitored and analyzed the network to identify devices and the type of one or more of the identified devices. In some embodiments, the device type identification is performed using a neural network. The router stores a set of firewall templates. At different times, different templates are applied, e.g. based on mode of operation, user selection, and/or time information. Rules in a firewall template, applicable at a given time to traffic corresponding to identified devices, that are attempting to send or receive via the router, are applied. Different rules may, and sometimes do, apply to different device type classifications.

Abstract: A cryptocurrency management device configurable to communicate with a security system base station is described. The cryptocurrency management device comprises processing circuitry configured to receive a personal identification number (PIN) from the security system base station; provide access to a cryptocurrency wallet based on the PIN; and perform a cryptocurrency transaction associated with the cryptocurrency wallet subsequent to providing access to the cryptocurrency wallet.

Abstract: A device for verification of a user, the device being in communication with a security base station of a premises security system. The device comprises processing circuitry, which is configured to receive, from the security base station, security system data associated with user activity at a premises monitored by the premises security system; generate at least one verification question associated with the user activity; and based on a user response to the at least one verification question, one of grant and deny access to the user to a user account.

Abstract: A premises control unit in communication with at least one battery operated sensor of a premises security system is provided. The premises control unit includes processing circuitry configured to configure at least one parameter for the at least one battery operated sensor where the configuration of the at least one parameter is based at least on data collected by the premises security system, and the at least one parameter includes at least sleep cycles for the at least one battery operated sensor.

Abstract: A method, node, wireless device and installation device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a node configured to operate a security virtual local area network (VLAN) and a customer VLAN independent from the security VLAN is provided. The security VLAN is configured to operate using a first network partition different from a second network partition used by the customer VLAN. The node includes processing circuitry configured to receive information from a first device requesting access to the node, determine whether to add a first device to the security VLAN based at least on the received information from the first device meeting a predefined criterion, and configure the first device to access one of the security VLAN and customer VLAN based at least on the determination.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for securely storing, using and/or updating credential information, e.g., passwords and user IDs for a user who subscribes to one or more services, e.g., video stream services or other services available through a communications network such as the Internet, are described.

Abstract: A premises control unit in communication with at least one battery operated sensor of a premises security system is provided. The premises control unit includes processing circuitry configured to configure at least one parameter for the at least one battery operated sensor where the configuration of the at least one parameter is based at least on data collected by the premises security system, and the at least one parameter includes at least sleep cycles for the at least one battery operated sensor.

Abstract: A method, node, wireless device and installation device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a node configured to operate a security virtual local area network (VLAN) and a customer VLAN independent from the security VLAN is provided. The security VLAN is configured to operate using a first network partition different from a second network partition used by the customer VLAN. The node includes processing circuitry configured to receive information from a first device requesting access to the node, determine whether to add a first device to the security VLAN based at least on the received information from the first device meeting a predefined criterion, and configure the first device to access one of the security VLAN and customer VLAN based at least on the determination.

Abstract: A cryptocurrency management device configurable to communicate with a security system base station is described. The cryptocurrency management device comprises processing circuitry configured to receive a personal identification number (PIN) from the security system base station; provide access to a cryptocurrency wallet based on the PIN; and perform a cryptocurrency transaction associated with the cryptocurrency wallet subsequent to providing access to the cryptocurrency wallet.

Abstract: Method, devices and systems are described. A diagnostics system for a premises monitoring system at a premises is provided. The diagnostic system includes processing circuitry configured to: receive premises system data associated with the premises monitoring system, perform supervised learning of a deep learning process based at least in part on the premises system data, and determine a classified set of resolutions based at least in part on the performed supervised learning where each resolution of the classified set of resolutions is associated with at least one premises event, and the at least one premises event relates to the premises monitoring system.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a control device for a premises security system that is configured to monitor a premises using a plurality of premises devices is provided. The control device is configured to obtain a plurality of acoustic samples for the premises, detect a sound anomaly in at least one of the plurality of acoustic samples, obtain a verification that the sound anomaly is expected, generate an acoustic model for the premises based at least on the plurality of acoustic samples and the verification that the sound anomaly is expected, receive data representing a detected sound during monitoring of the premises, compare the detected sound with the acoustic model for the premises to determine that the detected sound is unexpected, and initiate a premises security system alert based at least on the detected sound being unexpected.

Abstract: A premises control unit in communication with at least one battery operated sensor of a premises security system is provided. The premises control unit includes processing circuitry configured to configure at least one parameter for the at least one battery operated sensor where the configuration of the at least one parameter is based at least on data collected by the premises security system, and the at least one parameter includes at least sleep cycles for the at least one battery operated sensor.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a server is configured to communicate with a premises device of a premises security system. The server includes processing circuitry configured to receive, from the premises device, a set of user analytics associated with a user, and a troubleshooting request. The processing circuitry is configured to instantiate a virtual machine instance, the virtual machine instance being configured to simulate operation of the premises device based on the set of user analytics. The processing circuitry is configured to generate, using the virtual machine instance, a digital video file simulating a plurality of actions associated with the troubleshooting request; and transmit the digital video file to a security system platform.

Abstract: A control device in a premises security system configured to communicate with a premises device that includes a radar sensor for sensing hand gestures is provided. The control device receives signaling from the premises device indicative of a hand gesture, performs a first correlation of the hand gesture to a predetermined premises security system command, performs a second correlation of a verbal security password, a speaker voice recognition, a presence of the user's phone near the control device, a presence of a registered wearable near the control device, a camera viewing a registered home occupant inside the premises, or biometrics to the predetermined premises security system command, and performs a first action based on the first correlation and second correlation, such as arming or disarming the premises security system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for supporting secure anonymous communications are described. A first communications device, e.g., a virtual desktop device, in a communications network, e.g., a private ISP network, serves on behalf of a first user device as an endpoint for a communications session with a second device. The first communications device includes a fabricated set of device attribute information which is different from an actual set of device attribute information corresponding to the first user device. The communications network includes a set of onion routers and onion routing is used within the network.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for automating various aspects relating to the design and/or deployment of monitoring systems, e.g., systems which can monitor for fire, break-ins and/or other conditions are described. In various embodiments a customer provides location and customer premises layout information as well as an indication of what is to be monitored. A rules database is accessed and a plan that is compliant with local rules is automatically generated. A user is walked through deployment of components, e.g., on his cell phone or other handheld communications device, in an easy to follow manner with monitoring device position, wireless communications ability, and function being checked automatically as part of the process as each sensor is deployed. If wireless connectivity is a problem suggestions are presented to the user for moving a sensor, e.g., camera. At the end of the process the system is activated and monitoring of the premises initiated.

Abstract: A premises control unit in communication with at least one battery operated sensor of a premises security system is provided. The premises control unit includes processing circuitry configured to configure at least one parameter for the at least one battery operated sensor where the configuration of the at least one parameter is based at least on data collected by the premises security system, and the at least one parameter includes at least sleep cycles for the at least one battery operated sensor.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for implementing and controlling a firewall in a router, e.g., a home router, are described. Network traffic through a router is monitored and analyzed the network to identify devices and the type of one or more of the identified devices. In some embodiments, the device type identification is performed using a neural network. The router stores a set of firewall templates. At different times, different templates are applied, e.g. based on mode of operation, user selection, and/or time information. Rules in a firewall template, applicable at a given time to traffic corresponding to identified devices, that are attempting to send or receive via the router, are applied. Different rules may, and sometimes do, apply to different device type classifications.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for implementing and controlling a firewall in a router, e.g., a home router, are described. Network traffic through a router is monitored and analyzed the network to identify devices and the type of one or more of the identified devices. In some embodiments, the device type identification is performed using a neural network. The router stores a set of firewall templates. At different times a different templates are applied, e.g. based on mode of operation, user selection, and/or time information. Rules in a firewall template, applicable at a given time to traffic corresponding to identified devices, that are attempting to send or receive via the router, are applied. Different rules may, and sometimes do, apply to different device type classifications.