Recognizing the diverse needs of security professionals and businesses, Essence Security has expanded the MyShield product line. Building upon the success of our original MyShield All-in-One, which includes built-in PIR detection, video verification and audio warning, we’ve developed a wider range of solutions designed to address specific security challenges and provide maximum value.
By offering a variety of MyShield options, we’re empowering the security services providers and installers to choose the perfect solution for their clients’ specific needs, ensuring optimal protection and customer satisfaction. This blog post will explore the MyShield lineup, highlighting the key differentiators between each product and the unique use cases they address.
Core Advantages Across the MyShield Range
At the heart of every MyShield product lies a security smoke generation aimed to quickly and effectively remove intruders from the premises and minimize potential damage. Regardless of the MyShield product you choose, you will enjoy several key benefits:
➤ Fast and Effective Intrusion Response: The fast-acting smoke shield repels intruders and disrupts their actions within seconds.
➤ Compact & Modern: Small in size and weight and with a sleek and modern design, the device can seamlessly blend in with any interior.
➤ Easy Installation and Low Maintenance: Battery-powered and featuring a simple installation process, MyShield requires minimal upkeep.
Understanding the MyShield Family: A Multi-faceted Approach to Active Security Intervention
The core strength of MyShield lies in its innovative approach to security – namely, intervention. Every MyShield device empowers users with immediate response capabilities through a fast-acting smoke shield, effectively deterring intruders by intervening while the event is taking place. Available in three variations, each MyShield device prioritizes flexibility and ease of installation and deployment:
- Standalone Security:
MyShield All-in-One: This self-contained unit combines features like PIR motion detection, HD camera for video verification, audio warnings, and the smoke diffuser, offering comprehensive security for locations where a full monitoring and alarm system or other fog-generating devices are less effective, and sometime not even possible to install (not applicable).
The key advantage of the MyShield All-in-one is its LTE-M cellular connectivity that enables independent and reliable operation even in remote locations or areas with limited or no local infrastructure. This connectivity allows it to be monitored remotely through a cloud-based platform and/or a dedicated mobile app. Whether the end user requires professional monitoring or prefers self-monitoring through the app, MyShield All-in-One offers the flexibility to choose the best option for their needs.
Use Cases: Remote sites, vacant properties, second homes, or any location without existing infrastructure.
- Integrated Intervention:
MyShield Next IoT: This cloud-connected solution is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing security systems to serve as additional layer of proactive intervention security. It complements the traditional alarm system capabilities to detect the intrusion and alarm the authorities with the ability to act immediately to force intruders out of the premises right away. It’s perfect for scenarios where video verification is unnecessary or existing cameras already provide coverage.
In cases where video imaging is unnecessary to verify the intrusion, but the immediate reaction is crucial, MyShield Next can be integrated with other peripherals, such as door-open sensors, to trigger an automated response within a couple of seconds after the intrusion is detected.
In addition, MyShield Next can serve as supplementary device in the large spaces protected by MyShield All-in-one to extend the smoke coverage.
Use Cases: Warehouses, retail stores, ATMs, homes and businesses where immediate response is critical.
MyShield Next with Wired Input: This MyShield Next version can serve as add-on peripheral device integrated with existing security monitoring systems or activation devices through wired input, providing a full integration flexibility and adding a powerful security smoke intervention layer of protection to an existing security system.
It’s the perfect solution for businesses with established security infrastructure seeking to enhance their capabilities even for locations with limited or no LTE coverage, ensuring reliable and immediate intruder deterrence.
Use Cases: Large commercial properties, logistics hubs, delivery trucks, remote retail stores and other high-risk areas. It’s perfect for situations with no LTE CAT-M coverage and can be deployed through Alarm Receiving Centers (ARC) or through a panic-button in place by store personnel for swift response.
Choosing the Right MyShield for Your Needs:
The key differentiator between MyShield products lies in their integration capabilities and additional features.
➤ If you need a comprehensive, standalone solution for remote locations, the MyShield All-in-One is the ideal choice.
➤ For situations where video verification is unnecessary and integrating with existing security systems is a priority, MyShield Next IoT offers a cost-effective solution.
➤ And finally, MyShield Next Wired is perfect for businesses already equipped with security systems who want to enhance their systems with immediate smoke intervention simply integrated through wired input to an alarm system or panic button.
The MyShield range provides security professionals with a diverse set of tools to address various client needs. From standalone intervention to integration with existing systems, MyShield delivers robust security solutions with easy installation and low maintenance. With its focus on immediate response, MyShield empowers users to actively deter intrusions and protect their property.
