[Cisco launches the wireless-based home security and automation service with AT&T Digital Life for monitoring homes using smartphones, tablets, or PCs. Service will launch in eight U.S. markets in March.]

Cisco ( NASDAQ : CSCO ) today announced the launch of a UL-certified, all-digital, wireless-based home security and automation service with AT&T Digital Life. Cisco will provide the Digital Life control panel and back-office provisioning and applications life-cycle management system, which allows customers to monitor, protect and manage their homes using a smartphone, tablet or PC. AT&T plans to launch the Digital Life service in eight U.S. markets in March, with up to 50 additional market rollouts planned in 2013. While broadband provider agnostic, the service uses AT&T's nationwide wireless network.

With AT&T Digital Life, consumers will be able to augment security and manage their home from virtually anywhere with options to: view live video from inside and outside the home; arm and disarm the security system, control and manage appliances, lighting and HVAC for energy efficiency; lock or unlock doors for guests or repairmen; and even detect water leaks before damage occurs. It is intuitive and easy to set up, customize and navigate, making it effortless to wirelessly control multiple devices in the home.

Highlights:

Digital Life Controller:

The Digital Life controller, built by Cisco, comprises the following key hardware and software components:

Five radios (one-way and two-way communications radios, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi and 3G) to support a variety of sensors, keypads and cameras.

OSGi software framework to streamline new services such as energy management

Advanced power management to support up to a 24-hour back-up

Advanced diagnostics to help ensure device and service are running reliably

Home Plug AV to communicate with devices over the in-home power grid

The Digital Life controller wirelessly manages an array of connected devices throughout the home by integrating AT&T software with Cisco Z-Wave communications radios. Connected devices include:

Cameras

Windows/door sensors

Smoke, carbon monoxide, motion and glass break sensors

Door locks

Thermostats

Moisture detection and water shut-off

Appliance and lighting controls

With a network-based approach, it is easy to customize and scale to meet specific customer needs such as remote video monitoring, alarm management and home automation.

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