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: A system comprising at least one computing device is provided. The at least one computing device is configured to monitor a chat environment associated with a plurality of users corresponding to a premises having a premises monitoring system, determine that a chat message in the chat environment invokes a chatbot associated with the premises monitoring system, and in response to determining that the chat message invokes the chatbot, determine that the chat message comprises an access command for the premises monitoring system. The at least one computing device is further configured to store access data based on the access command to facilitate the premises monitoring system implementing the access command.

Abstract: A system is provided. The system includes at least one computing device. The at least one computing device receives a recognized person message indicating a recognized person associated with a premises is proximate an access location of the premises, where the recognized person message corresponds to a first authentication indication for authenticating the recognized person. The at least one computing device further, in response to receiving the recognized person message, transmits a command to capture an audible passcode from the recognized person. The at least one computing device further receives a passcode message based on the audible passcode, authenticates the recognized person based on the recognized person message and the passcode message, and in response to authenticating the recognized person causes the premises monitoring system to disarm and causes an electronic door lock associated with the premises to unlock.

Abstract: A system is provided. The system includes at least one computing device configured to receive first authentication data based on video of a person captured by a premises device located at a premises, receive second authentication data based on audio of the person speaking a verbal passcode captured by the premises device, and authenticate the person based on the first authentication data and the second authentication data. The at least one computing device is configured to determine that the person is permitted access to the premises according to an access policy, and in response to authenticating the person and determining that the person is permitted access to the premises, cause a lock securing an access point of the premises to unlock.

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: 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 one or more embodiments, an assessment device for a premises security system that is configured to monitor a premises is provided. The assessment device includes processing circuitry configured to monitor a metric associated with a mesh network or a power level associated with the premises security system, determine that the metric fails to meet a system health criteria, in response to determining that the metric fails to meet the system health criteria, perform at least one assessment of the premises security system, and determine at least one action to implement to cause the metric to meet the system health criteria where the at least one action is based on the at least one assessment of the premises security 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 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 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 system and method for modification of a passcode for accessing the system are provided. The system includes a premises control unit. The premises control unit including control processing circuitry configured to: receive an expected code message, the expected code message instructing an initiation to monitor for an input from a user, receive a input code that is input by the user, determine whether the input code matches a predefined verification code, and if the input code matches the predefined verification code, cause transmission of a verification message to a monitoring server, the verification message indicating the input code matched the predefined verification code and triggering the monitoring server to allow a passcode for accessing the system to be modified.

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.