Crutchfield Introduces InGrid, World’s First All-Digital Wireless Home Security System

BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InGrid, Inc., the leading innovator and developer of digital, wireless home security services (www.ingridhome.com) and Crutchfield, one of the nation’s leading catalog and Internet retailers of consumer electronics, today announced a new strategic partnership that will make InGrid Home Security systems available for purchase from Crutchfield’s award-winning Web site (www.crutchfield.com).

Crutchfield's online visitors will discover that InGrid delivers a revolutionary approach to home security, particularly when compared to today’s traditional analog-based security systems. InGrid Home Security is the first easy-to-self-install system that offers consumers a simple, connected experience to provide superior digital and wireless connectivity and ensure unparalleled home and family protection.

"Many of our customers are technology savvy and constantly seeking innovative products to better suit their needs,” said Rick Souder, executive vice president of merchandising, Crutchfield. “InGrid takes a completely new approach to home security and we are very excited about offering the latest in home security technology innovation to our customers.”

InGrid offers a complete reinvention of home security that delivers customers a level of unmatched protection and reliability. The unique wireless features fully leverage today’s convergence of broadband, mobile, and home security. InGrid has designed a protection system that features remote capabilities and can be controlled from anywhere in the home or around the world – through any Internet-connected device whether it’s a mobile phone or PDA device.

"Choosing Crutchfield to sell our security products was a carefully planned decision. Quality is number one for us—whether we're developing products or choosing partners. The Crutchfield name is synonymous with award-winning service and support, so it made perfect sense for us to make them one of our select online retail partners,” said Lou Stilp, InGrid CEO.

Because InGrid is fully broadband-enabled, the system maintains constant communication with 24/7 professional monitoring through Guardian Protection Services, the world’s largest privately held security company.