The Lyric Gateway, which can be placed anywhere in the home using the included desk stand, serves as the central hub for controlling the entire Lyric wireless connected platform. Through the Honeywell Total Connect Remote Services app, consumers can control all aspects of their Lyric connected home system including the Lyric Round Wi-Fi Thermostat, Total Connect video cameras and Z-Wave enabled devices.

“Many people prefer to manage their lives through their mobile device – and controlling their home is no different,” said David Paja, president of Security and Fire, Honeywell Home and Building Technologies. “The Lyric Gateway provides these customers with a wireless, flexible and connected system that’s ideal for life on the move. It gives consumers, such as renters and condo owners, the opportunity to have a professionally installed and monitored security system without the need to drill holes and snake wires.”

Easy to set-up, the Lyric Gateway installs quickly with either ethernet or wifi connectivity. It also uses radio communications as a backup, which removes the need for an urgent dealer response to communication protocol changes. The radio is user-replaceable, which puts more power in the hands of the consumer and therefore helps reduce the need for a dealer to dispatch a service technician.

“Security solutions are evolving quickly, particularly in the residential market,” said Paja. “The Lyric Gateway will enhance dealers’ business models by enabling them to reach new customers, increase their RMR, and provide a great customer experience while reducing their operational costs.”