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  • Johnson Controls debuts updated DSC PowerSeries Neo 5, enhancing security for homes and businesses.
  • New IQ Panel 5 offers cutting-edge AI features, boosting smart home integration capabilities.
  • DSC PowerSeries Neo 5 and IQ Panel 5 focus on adaptability, efficiency, and superior threat protection.

Johnson Controls has unveiled significant enhancements to its security offerings with the introduction of the fifth generation of the DSC PowerSeries Neo and the IQ Panel 5.

These updates aim to improve intrusion detection capabilities in both residential and commercial environments, marking a step forward in protection strategies.

Interested parties can see these innovations in action at the ISC West 2026 event in Las Vegas from March 23-27.

Improved usability and customisation

The latest updates are designed to enhance user experience by emphasising ease of use, customisation, and reliability, which are crucial for modern security systems.

This approach aligns with findings that 38% of recent home security system purchasers consider smart home features a critical factor in their decisions. The new solutions are also tailored to simplify installation processes for integrators.

Advancements in security technology

Faisal Pandit, president of Building Management Systems at Johnson Controls, noted, “The launches of PowerSeries Neo 5 and the IQ Panel 5 build on our market-leading security capabilities, introducing upgrades with impact for end-users and dealers.

These systems are designed to enhance security against contemporary threats by incorporating customer-driven innovations.

DSC PowerSeries Neo 5 enhancements

Visitors to ISC West can stop by booth #18019 to learn more and explore the offeringsBuilding on the trusted DSC hybrid platform, PowerSeries Neo 5 provides a flexible solution intended to perform today and scale for future needs. Significant advancements include potential cost savings of approximately $150 per truck roll and a reduction in service visit times by 1-3 hours.

The system’s hybrid wired and wireless capabilities improve installation speed and quality, supporting secure integration with PowerG and PowerG + devices. New functionalities, including compatibility with software and security ecosystem partnerships, expand its potential applications across residential and commercial sectors.

Updates to the PowerSeries Neo 5 also include an updated thin bezel touchscreen with smartphone-like UI and NFC functionality, which enables smartphones to serve as access control keycards.

Innovations in the IQ Panel 5

The IQ Panel 5 is designed with future-readiness in mind. Leveraging customer feedback, this panel boasts enhanced internal components for improved flexibility and scalability, along with AI features and smart device integrations. Powered by the Qualcomm® DragonWing™ processor, the IQ Panel 5 incorporates advanced technology such as inbuilt PowerG + technology for cutting-edge wireless security and automation.

Distinctive features include a mini modular design to streamline installations, an elegant touchscreen, a 13-megapixel PortraitView camera, and glass-break detection, all running on the Android 14 operating system. These enhancements set a new standard for smart security panels available in North America today, with PowerSeries Neo 5 expected to launch later in 2026.

Visitors to ISC West can find out more by visiting booth #18019 to explore these offerings further.

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