In a bid to enable customers to access and control doors, thermostats, appliances and monitor home energy use, Sigma Designs (News - Alert), a company providing connected media platforms and a  manufacturer of Z-Wave wireless technology, has introduced  Verizon Home Monitoring and Control service.

Sigma's Z-Wave technology has been used in the new Verizon (News - Alert) smart home service and will allow customers to lock doors remotely, see what's going on at home via networked cameras, and set, adjust and control lights, smart thermostats and appliances.   This can all be done using just a smartphone, a computer or through their FiOS TV.

"Verizon is breaking down the barriers between 'home' and 'away' and supporting a borderless lifestyle with the introduction of our Home Monitoring and Control services," said Eric Bruno, vice president of product development for Verizon. "With the help of Sigma's Z-Wave technology, our broadband customers are now able to control their home's energy usage and monitor their home environment regardless of whether they're at home, in the office or on the road."

The solution will eventually enable Internet-based connections from Android or iOS tablets. This service is available to all Verizon broadband customers.

"If you're miles away from home when you realize that you've forgotten to lock the front door or turn off the lights, now you won't have to panic," Gabi Hilevitz, VP and general manager of the Home Connectivity Group at Sigma Designs said.

 "With this new, fully integrated and customizable Z-Wave-enabled home monitoring and control service developed by Verizon, consumers have the access and capabilities they've always wanted."

In other company news, TMCnet recently reported that Sigma Designs announced that the Company's SMP8670 provided a competitive advantage for one of its key partners by helping Dune HD win the coveted Connected TV of the Year award from ConnectedWorld.TV