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  • Resideo unveils AI Smart Search and access control integration at ISC West 2026.
  • New First Alert CX4 cameras use generative AI for faster, natural language event detection.
  • Integration with PDK enhances unified access control and intrusion detection across installations.

Resideo Technologies has unveiled advanced features in its First Alert security solutions at ISC West 2026, aimed at enhancing both residential and small-to-medium business (SMB) security services.

The key innovations include the AI Smart Search for First Alert® CX4 video cameras and a pioneering cloud-based access control integration with ProdataKey (PDK).

The unveiling reflects Resideo's strategic focus on improving user experiences and opening up new avenues for security professionals.

Enhancing security with integrated solutions

Ryan Park, senior product director of safety and security at Resideo, emphasised the company's commitment to platform investments and partnerships. "Resideo continues to invest in our platforms and partnerships to help our First Alert Premier Partners optimise operations, strengthen customer relationships and enhance their businesses," he stated.

The integration of First Alert security solutions with PDK’s access control introduces a cohesive system, enabling integrated access control and intrusion detection across numerous installations.

Innovations unveiled at ISC West

Resideo gave visitors a chance to explore new features of First Alert security systemsExhibiting at booth #10047, Resideo presented visitors with the opportunity to experience new features of the First Alert security systems. The AI Smart Search function in First Alert CX4 cameras employs generative AI to swiftly detect and categorise data. This capability allows users to use natural language descriptions to easily find pertinent video clips via the Total Connect® 2.0 app and web interface, bypassing the need for manual searches across numerous camera feeds.

Additionally, the access control integration merges PDK’s platform with Resideo’s First Alert systems and software. This creates a seamless security experience across various doors, buildings, and locations by enabling synchronised user management from a single portal. Furthermore, it allows the security system to be armed or disarmed using a valid PDK credential upon entering or leaving a premises.

Driving success for security professionals

Attendees at ISC West also had the opportunity to explore how the extensive First Alert security portfolio caters to the critical business objectives of security professionals in residential and SMB sectors. The integration simplifies operations by enhancing labour efficiency and reducing the necessity to toggle between multiple systems. Features such as over-the-air updates, backward compatibility, and remote management tools further streamline installations.

Furthermore, Resideo’s dealer branding and modular system design deliver engaging, customised customer experiences that build customer loyalty. The company also offers new opportunities through exclusive First Alert Premier Partner Program features, such as the Find-a-Pro webpage on FirstAlert.com. The recent integration with Control4 presents additional avenues for business expansion and lead generation.

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