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Swann, the DIY security company, is releasing SwannOne for iOS. The app connects to a range of kits that provide the user with full control over their security system.

The app will provide video monitoring, sound alerts, notifications of sounds like a baby crying or breaking glass, smoke, and fire and carbon monoxide detection. Users can also lock and unlock doors remotely and monitor alarms, temperature settings, and turn appliances on and off with smart plugs.

“The smart home is an unstoppable trend which we intend to be at the forefront of through continuous research and development. We understand the needs of our customers, and we are going to deliver exactly what they want - a complete and affordable security-centric smart home solution driven from one app,” says Geoff Wanless, CTO of Swann. “Our system uses the latest wireless technology, including Wi-Fi and Zigbee to ensure that it is easy to use and inter-connectable.”

You can check out the SwannOne app when it's released on the App Store soon, and can see a full range of Swann kits on their site.

For those that want to monitor their home remotely without having to spend an arm and a leg, Dropcam is a fantastic solution. But despite having a great product, the hardware was being drastically limited by the low number of applications that could interface with the device. Thankfully, those days look to be coming to an end very soon.

It was recently announced that Dropcam will be taking on applicants looking to receive access to their extensive API. So what does this mean to you, the consumer? It means that soon your favorite application of choice could be able to speak with this awesome remote monitoring platform.

If you are a developer interested in adding your app to the collection of companies supporting Dropcam, check out the link below.