AURORA, Ill., June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Weak, slow
internet speed and congestion from numerous connected products can
prevent users from enjoying the benefits of smart devices. To
ensure devices remain connected and secure, First Alert, the
most trusted brand in home safety*, is introducing Onelink Secure
Connect, a Wi-Fi mesh solution that helps eliminate dark zones and
strengthen signals, while also protecting user data through
advanced cybersecurity features.
"Wi-Fi is considered a necessity for millions of individuals,
and it is the backbone for anyone creating a connected home
environment," said Tarsila Wey,
director of marketing at First Alert. "The Onelink Secure Connect
is an important step to ensure the home has fast and reliable Wi-Fi
mesh coverage as devices and products in the home become more and
more connected."
True to First Alert's legacy of home safety and protection, the
Onelink Secure Connect places a premium on security by creating a
closed, private network to help detect and prevent cyber-threats
and hacks. It automatically protects every device on the network
with malware screening and hacking alerts. The technology scans
every outbound connection from the network to analyze URLs and IP
addresses to detect malicious traffic and infected machines. Users
are notified of any potentially suspect activity and, if restricted
settings are enabled, it can block any questionable content via the
Onelink Connect app.
Have It Your Way
Every home has different internet
usage needs. Depending on the size of the home and the number of
devices, additional Wi-Fi access points may be needed to ensure top
speeds and safety for all products – and individuals. This is why
the Onelink Secure Connect comes in multiple packaging options for
users to tailor the solution to their home.
The Onelink Secure Connect Whole Home Wi-Fi System includes one
base unit, which should be connected to the home's router, and two
add-on Wi-Fi access points to extend coverage within the home.
Add-On Points are available in individual packs so users can
optimize their network and enhance coverage depending on their
home's size and needs.
Together, the units of the Onelink Secure Connect are in
constant communication with one another via a dedicated wireless
backhaul, preventing congestion and directing maximum internet
speeds to locations where it's needed most. The resulting network
blankets the home with consistent Wi-Fi coverage, enabling users
and devices to get online – and stay online – faster and
easier.
Controllable via a user's smartphone or tablet, the Onelink
Secure Connect takes just minutes to set up. Once the Wi-Fi points
are placed throughout the house, the system gives a bird's eye view
of complete internet usage within the home, and puts the user in
total control of network settings and accessibility. Users can
customize their network to optimize the type of network traffic
that is most important to them – such as gaming or video streaming
– as well as prioritize settings for individual devices.
Onelink Secure Connect also places a premium on safety through
the emergency override feature. Emergency override works with
compatible Onelink alarms to automatically override screens and
most smart TVs, tablets and smart phones connected to the Onelink
Secure Connect to alert individuals in the event of a fire or
carbon monoxide emergency.
Need for Speed and Security
U.S. homes currently have
an average of 7-to-10 connected devices, according to the
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.** This
number of connected devices is expected to triple in the next
couple of years with the rise of virtual assistants,
internet/streaming TV, smart home and wearables.
"As homes become increasingly connected with smart products,
speed has never been more important – but it should never come at
the expense of security," Wey added. "Protecting what matters most
has been our focus for 60 years, and with the Onelink Secure
Connect that now includes cybersecurity for devices in the home as
well."
With a simple tap on the Onelink Connect App, parents can access
a visual representation of their home's network, allowing users to
better understand their children's activity and adjust as
necessary. Users can also pause the internet, filter what children
view online and even set house rules for network usage, such as
bedtimes and time limits.
The new Onelink Secure Connect is available now on Amazon. For
more information, visit http://onelink.firstalert.com.
*First Alert Brand Trust Survey, February 2018 – Results are based on the
responses of 1,000 adults, ages 25 and older, living in
the United States who completed an
online survey, February 15-19, 2018.
Results are statistically significant at a 95 percent confidence
level and can be generalized to the entire adult population in
the United States within those
statistical parameters. For more information or a copy of the
complete survey results, contact Tim
Young at LCWA: 312/565-4628 or tyoung@lcwa.com.
**Source: Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development
About BRK Brands, Inc.
BRK Brands, Inc.
(Aurora, IL), is a fully owned
subsidiary of Newell Brands. For 60
years, BRK Brands, Inc. has been the manufacturer of First
Alert®-branded home-safety products, the most trusted
and recognized safety brand in America. BRK® Brands
designs and develops innovative safety solutions including
Tundra™ Fire Extinguishing Spray, Onelink by First Alert
smart home products, a comprehensive line of smoke alarms, carbon
monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and escape ladders to protect
what matters most. Such products are also marketed under the
BRK Electronics® brand, The Professional Standard for
the builder and contractor audiences. BRK Brands, Inc.
products are found in more than 30 countries worldwide. For
more information, visit
http://www.firstalert.com, http://www.brkelectronics.com or
http://www.newellbrands.com.
About Newell
Brands
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a
leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of
well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®,
Parker®, Elmer's®, Coleman®, Marmot®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®,
Mr. Coffee®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®,
Contigo®, First Alert®, and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of
millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better
every day, where they live, learn, work and play.
Additional information about Newell Brands is
available on the company's
website, www.newellbrands.com.
©2019 BRK Brands, Inc., Aurora,
IL 60504. All rights reserved.
BRK Electronics® is a registered trademark of BRK
Brands, Inc., Aurora, IL
60504.
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Market, Inc.
Contacts:
Rebecca Raudabaugh or Lindsey Lucenta
L.C. Williams & Associates
P: 312-565-3900 or 800-837-7123
E: rraudabaugh@lcwa.com or llucenta@lcwa.com
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