Federal Signal Corporation provides products and services to protect people and planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. It operates three groups: Safety and Security Systems, Environmental Solutions and Fire Rescue.

In February 2013, Scout launched an independent crowdfunding campaign to pre-sell its devices. Since then, over $500,000 worth of systems have been sold. Scout's mission is to create a home security system that is smart, simple and affordable. It provides thoughtful, curated home security from end-to-end; a modern home security system for a modern home.