AT&T to roll out wireless home security service in Kansas City

AT&T on Friday will launch a wireless home security service in the Kansas City area, with features that allow customers to control appliances, shut off water and give someone access to check on the pets.

The service, called Digital Life, represents AT&Ts bid to tap into the growing market for customized security and home management systems that can be accessed from smartphones, tablet computers and personal computers. In March, Time Warner Cable rolled out its IntelligentHome wireless security and home management service in the Kansas City area.

While AT&T said the home security business is an $18 billion industry, the company noted that only about 20 percent of homes have security systems and less than one percent have home automation services.

AT&T introduced Digital Life in 15 markets in April, and Kansas City is one of seven additional markets being added this week. The other cities are Baltimore, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, and Washington D.C.

The nations number two wireless company said it intends to offer the service in about 50 market by the end of this year.

The service will rely on AT&T owned and operated montoring centers in the U.S. to respond to potential emergencies and alert police and fire departments.

Digital Life will be available in two basic plans: Simple Security, the basic home security package which will cost $29.99 a month, plus $149.99 for equipment and installation; and Smart Security, which includes additional security features and the option to add home automation services, such as energy conservation features for appliances. It starts at $39.99 a month, plus $249.99 for equipment and installation.

The service includes additional protection services with additional fees. For more information: http://www.att.com/digitallife.

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AT&T to roll out wireless home security service in Kansas City