Protection biz: Home security companies gain new competition in Xfinity

LAS CRUCES What would make you want to buy a home security system?

Jenn Segura Baca found out.

"My home was broken into when we home sleeping," she said on the Sun-News Facebook page. "We have put in a monitored alarm system afterward."

Peggy Sue Singh is also a customer.

"(I) have one and have been using the home security every night," she said.

The business of home security has recently seen a new competitor come on the stage. Comcast announced last week the launch of Xfinity Home across the company's Las Cruces service area. According to the company, Xfinity Home offers traditional home security components, like police and fire alarm protection backed by 24/7 professional monitoring, as well as the ability to remotely adjust digital thermostats, turn lights on or off and watch secure live streaming video from wireless cameras while away from home.

"Xfinity Home brings digital home monitoring to a new level," Mitch Bowling, senior vice president and general manager of new businesses for Comcast Cable, said. "It comes with a range of broadband-based technologies that empower customers to stay better connected to their home virtually anytime, anywhere."

Chris Dunkeson, Comcast New Mexico vice president and general manager, said that this is a chance for the company to use its already-in-use technology to offer a new service

"This state-of-the-art product leverages the power and flexibility of our fiber optic broadband network to bring a whole

Las Cruces-based Allied Buglar & Fire Alarm has been in business since 1989. Owner James Neely said that he feels he can offer as good of deals as anyone.

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Protection biz: Home security companies gain new competition in Xfinity