Cox Communications is getting into a new line of business in Baton Rouge: home security and automation.
The Atlanta-based TV, phone and Internet provider announced today the local launch of Cox Homelife, which it first piloted in Arizona three years ago and has been rolling out in markets across the country ever since. For about $30 a month (and an installation fee of $99), Cox is offering customers 24/7 home security and safety monitoring, including the detection of fires, gas leaks and flooding. The service also includes remote access to temperature and lighting controls via an online website or smartphone app.
Cox says the Homelife product is an example of the way the company is exploring ways to grow by offering customers new products. Cox Southeast Region Senior Vice President Jacqui Vines says in a prepared statement that while the product is a new venture for Cox, it “is a natural extension of the communications services we deliver.”
The product is designed for easy customization based on the specific needs of homeowners, Vines adds.
“One home may require a video camera near their pool for safety reasons. Another family may want text message alerts sent when children arrive home from school. No two installations are exactly alike,” she says.
