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ADI | Snap One is demonstrating its expansive portfolio at ISC West 2025 from April 2 – 4, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In Booth #12043, visitors can explore an assortment of technologies and solutions across multiple product categories, including security, video surveillance, automation, power, networking, remote management, data communications, fire and life safety, smart living, and more.  ADI | Snap One exhibits at ISC West 2025 “As a combined business, we're focused on expanding our portfolio, enhancing our distribution capabilities, and accelerating our product innovation to ensure we meet the diverse needs of our customers,” said Marco Cardazzi, Senior Vice President (SVP), & Chief Marketing Officer, ADI Global Distribution. He adds, “At ISC West, we're excited to showcase our broad selection of products, including both our top-tier distributed brands and our own exclusive brands. This combination allows us to offer a comprehensive range of solutions, giving customers a variety of options that empower them to succeed.” ADI | Snap One’s 2025 product roadmap Attendees can get a first-hand look at ADI | Snap One’s 2025 product roadmap Attendees can get a first-hand look at ADI | Snap One’s 2025 product roadmap that includes a host of new innovations tailored to the evolving needs of security and integration professionals. Some of the technologies on display include: Control4 X4 ADI | Snap One is showcasing a significant milestone in customised control and automation – Control4 X4. This next generation of the Control4 experience for users will offer a refined interface that is designed to deliver enhanced personalisation of security and automation settings, richer engagement, and intuitive navigation, benefiting both end-users and integrators alike. Control4 X4 delivers a way to manage a smart home ecosystem with a streamlined Home Screen, curated and customisable Routines, and Widgets for quick access to key functions — whether across the entire home or in a single room. OvrC Pro Attendees can explore how the integration of the OvrC Pro remote monitoring platform with Control4 CORE and CA Controllers enhances system visibility and management within a complete Control4 ecosystem. This includes Luma X20 Series surveillance cameras, WattBox 820 Series power distribution units, and Access Networks Wi-Fi components — all of which feature native OvrC integration for seamless remote monitoring and control. Luma Surveillance ADI | Snap One evolves its Luma camera line to meet the growing security needs As surveillance technology continues to advance, ADI | Snap One evolves its Luma camera line to meet the growing security needs of both residential and commercial environments. The recent introduction of the new line of Luma 4K Hybrid cameras and the X20 Fisheye Camera delivers enhanced performance with versatile designs. The Hybrid 4K camera features Active Deterrence, which utilises built-in LED lights, a microphone, and a speaker to enhance security. These added security measures are powered by the camera’s advanced AI technology, allowing it to distinguish between people and vehicles and capture crucial, defining details like vehicle colour, and more. Araknis and Access Networks with OvrC Integration ADI | Snap One will showcase how the successful integration of OvrC remote monitoring with advanced Wi-Fi networking solutions from Araknis and Access Networks enhances efficiency for systems integrators while delivering a superior connectivity experience for customers. With OvrC, integrators can remotely configure, monitor, and manage home and business networks via the cloud, streamlining deployment and ongoing support. Outdoor Audio Surroundscape series is designed to deliver greater durability, scalability, and simpler installation Building on the legacy of Episode’s landscape speaker offering, Surroundscape series is designed to deliver greater durability, scalability, and simpler installation for outdoor environments. Episode Radiance, which combines audio and lighting on a single wire to create beautiful ambience for outdoor projects, will be on display, as well as Episode Extreme, a weatherproof indoor and outdoor speaker designed to withstand the toughest conditions. Mission 500 Security 5K/2K Run Additional distributed product brands on display in the booth will include Resideo, Honeywell Fire, Napco, Axis Communications, Pelco, HID, Yale, ProdataKey, eero, and more. In addition to activities on the show floor, ADI | Snap One is participating in the Mission 500 Security 5K/2K Run on Thursday April 3, helping to raise funds for children in need across the country.

At ISC West 2025, Resideo Technologies, a pioneering provider of solutions for home comfort, security and safety, introduced the new First Alert® CX4 Camera Series.  Compatible with both the Resideo ProSeries Security System and Resideo’s new First Alert® VISTA® Hybrid Security System, the cameras offer ultra-high-definition continuous recording and enhanced analytics to monitor homes and small and medium businesses (SMB). Advanced video analytics  “Our new First Alert CX4 Cameras are our most capable cameras ever and provide the features end-users need along with the brand name they can trust," said Ryan Park, Senior Product Director of Safety and Security at Resideo. "They deliver ultra-high-definition video, advanced video analytics and seamless integration with our security systems to provide comprehensive detection for homes and businesses." Three different models of the First Alert CX4 Camera Series With 4K sharpness, the First Alert CX4 Camera Series offers three different models to cover a range of applications: CX4B Bullet Camera for perimeter monitoring, warehouses, or retail applications. CX4T Turret Camera for lobbies, stairwells, and retail areas. CX4D Dome Camera for entrances, exits, offices, or food service applications. Integration with ProSeries and VISTA Hybrid Security System The Camera Series offers seamless integration with both the ProSeries and VISTA Hybrid Security System, and the following features: Advanced resolution. With an 8-megapixel resolution and a high-performance image sensor, the CX4 Series captures critical details with clarity, making it easy to identify faces, licence plates and other important details. Edge video storage. Edge-based continuous recording keeps video data on-site, reducing network requirements and costs. Cloud-based video-event storage sends the important event video to the cloud, reducing the impact of hardware theft or tampering while protecting important information. Intelligent viewing capabilities. Users can view live feeds of multiple cameras on one screen with the familiar Total Connect® 2.0 experience. Intelligent analytics identify people, vehicles, animals and packages to reduce unnecessary notifications, delivering actionable alerts that matter most. The First Alert CX4 Camera Series will be available at ADI Global Distribution, a Resideo company, in the third quarter, and were on display at the Resideo booth #10047.

Resideo Technologies, a provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security, announced the First Alert® VISTA® H Series, a full-service, scalable security system designed for residential and light-commercial security installations. Unveiled at its CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new VISTA H Series builds on the dependability of customers' trust from Resideo's existing VISTA Platform and delivers a flexible solution that can easily integrate with the latest technology, which can reduce installation time and labour costs. Modern hybrid solution "For more than twenty years, our trusted VISTA portfolio experienced tremendous popularity, and our new VISTA H series offers our professional security dealers a modern hybrid solution for seamless wired and wireless upgrades," said Ryan Park, Senior Product Director of Safety and Security at Resideo. “Resideo is building on our legacy by bridging our past and our future with a security solution that offers cutting-edge technology and can grow with the needs of today’s customers." VISTA H Series The new VISTA H Series is compatible with existing sensors and peripherals, making installations easier for professionals. Its key features are: Versatility: It is a scalable hybrid platform supporting a wide range of applications. The new VISTA H Series supports new and cost-effective upgrades minimising customer investment through compatibility and reuse of pre-existing peripherals and sensors. Simplicity: It is designed for improved operational efficiencies and return on investment. The shared ProSeries peripherals and sensors, including the award-winning First Alert indoor and outdoor cameras, simplify truck inventory. A common installation and back-office process with ProSeries enables streamlined installation and customer support. Low-maintenance and high-performance "We have used Resideo’s VISTA security solutions for many years and trusted its low-maintenance and high-performance capabilities," said Chris Sizemore, co-owner of A-Bell Alarms Company and First Alert Premier Pro Partner. "The new VISTA H Series is a modern upgrade for our retrofit customers, and we're thrilled it offers a large degree of modularity, a versatile panel, enables easy sensor upgrades, and can integrate with the First Alert VX Video Series." First Alert VISTA H Series introduction It is also compatible with components of Resideo's ProSeries Platform, including PRO6 Sensors The first VISTA H Series product to be released will be the First Alert® H3 Security Panel, which will be available later this month. Resideo will add additional options and features in the coming months. The VISTA H Series offers additional security modules including a hardwire zone expander, a relay module, a V-Plex module, an ECP to IB2 module, and two hardwired keypads (one portrait, one landscape). It is also compatible with components of Resideo's ProSeries Platform, including PRO6 Sensors. Expansion modules The First Alert H3 Panel offers several expansion modules, a Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi / Z-wave combo module, an LTE radio module, a legacy takeover module for 5800 sensors, and a bus isolator module. The new VISTA H Series will be available in the U.S. and Canada through ADI Distribution, a Resideo company.

Big news on the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) front is closing out 2024, a year in which several shifts changed the face of the physical security manufacturer community. Announced in December, German giant Bosch Group is selling its Building Technologies division’s product business for security and communications technology to the European investment firm Triton.  Bosch division selling to Triton  The transaction encompasses three business units – Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication – and thus the entire product business of Bosch Building Technologies that was offered for sale. All 4,300 associates employed in these units at more than 90 locations worldwide will be taken over. The transaction reflects a growing confidence in the security market among private equity companies such as Triton, Becklar, and Volaris.   Sharing best practices Acre Security and Bosch will remain independent, standalone companies under Triton’s ownership Acre Security, previously acquired by Triton, has benefited from Triton’s strategic guidance and expertise, according to the company, which is confident Bosch will experience the same level of support and opportunity to thrive. Acre Security and Bosch will remain independent, standalone companies under Triton’s ownership, but will benefit from the potential to collaborate and share best practices as part of the broader Triton portfolio.  Resideo acquires Snap One  Earlier in 2024, there were other large M&A transactions. In the spring, Resideo Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of technology-driven products and solutions, agreed to acquire Snap One Holdings Corp., a provider of smart-living products, services, and software to professional integrators. The transaction is valued at $1.4 billion, inclusive of net debt. Upon closing, Snap One becomes part of Resideo's ADI Global Distribution business.  Honeywell buys Carrier’s Access Solutions  In late 2023, Honeywell announced plans to enhance and strengthen its building automation capabilities with the acquisition of Carrier Global Corporation’s Global Access Solutions business for $4.95 billion, in an all-cash transaction.  The acquisition, which played out through 2024, includes both hardware and software solutions, adding three respected brands to Honeywell’s portfolio with a focus on life safety and digital access solutions. Acquired brands include LenelS2, commercial and enterprise access solutions; Onity electronic locks; and Supra cloud-based electronic real estate lock boxes. Hirsch reemerges as an iconic brand  The Identiv sale was originally announced in April, subject to regulatory approval Identiv announced plans to sell its physical security business and assets to Vitaprotech, the security solutions provider that also acquired British manufacturer, TDSI, in 2019. The Identiv sale was originally announced in April, subject to regulatory approval.  As a result of the sale, Hirsch, a global security technology pioneer advancing physical security, video intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital identification solutions, announces the relaunch of its iconic brand and strengthened focus on the industry’s most complete high-security, end-to-end platform.  Ease of use security solutions The move seeks to reposition Hirsch as the global pioneer in physical security, video intelligence, and identity solutions, protecting everything from small enterprises to critical national infrastructure. With a 43-year-strong foundation in the industry, Hirsch’s mission has always been empowering a secure, connected world, combining government-grade high security with ease of use. Milestone and Arcules unite  Effective July 1, 2024, global video technology company Milestone Systems announced its merger with the cloud-based video surveillance solutions provider, Arcules. Both companies are owned by Japanese multinational Canon Inc. Based in Irvine, Calif., Arcules was spun off from Milestone in 2017. The merger brings together Milestone and Arcules’ best-in-class capabilities within video management software (VMS), video analytics, and video surveillance as a service (VSaaS), providing a complete video technology offering.  More M&A stories in 2024  In other M&A moves in 2024, cloud-based workforce management software provider Synerion USA Inc. acquired cloud-based video surveillance and access control solutions platform Qumulex Inc. Also, the global pioneer in airspace awareness and security, Dedrone, became part of the public safety and technology company Axon. The acquisition unites two companies with a shared mission to improve public safety and national security by staying ahead of persistent and escalating threats, enabling faster, more effective responses and ultimately protecting more lives in more places.

Changing customer needs can make specifying an alarm system that will continue to deliver in the long term a challenge. However, the latest modular alarm solutions provide the opportunity to build a more individualised system from the outset, as well as offering the ability to up-scale in the future without causing disruption. Martin Wilson, North EMEA Regional Director at Resideo, looks at how alarm specialists can use this style of solution to both benefit customers and build their own business opportunities. Holistic sense of home security In a survey of 1,000 homeowners undertaken by Resideo, the results revealed that, although deterring burglary was still a top priority, consumers were moving to a more holistic sense of home security, wanting to bring convenience, and property and life safety, into the mix. An alarm system no longer needs to function on one level, alerting only to a break-in taking place Indeed, an alarm system no longer needs to function on one level, alerting only to a break-in taking place. The latest modular alarm systems offer the flexibility to create a scalable security and life safety platform for homes and small businesses, as well as giving installers the ability to suggest future update options that can be added as and when budget or requirement allows.  Valuable up-scales Finding an alarm that can be scaled over time has the obvious business benefit of ensuring it is easy to revisit and add to as customers naturally expand their existing security. With many modular designs connected via WiFi, this not only means installers can opt for the right mix of sensor options from the get-go but also that any additions can be connected to the panel and system with ease. Many control hubs have winning features in their own right. The ProSeries security panel by Resideo, for instance, has an intuitive touchscreen, easy-to-read, full-colour display to reduce false alarms, plus a built-in camera, speaker and microphone, intuitive icons and even five-day weather alerts. The ProSeries security panel by Resideo has an intuitive touchscreen Natural up-scale opportunities For instance, for those in a property prone to flooding, a flood sensor may be a worthwhile addition For the installer, it has a plug-in power connection, trouble-shooting videos and end-user replaceable batteries to reduce unnecessary callouts. However, to build a scalable system, this needs to be coupled with the right, flexible solutions to tackle customer concerns. Taking the time to find out what is important to the end user is vital here and can lead to natural up-scale opportunities. For instance, for those in a property prone to flooding, a flood sensor may be a worthwhile addition. Similarly, a panic button and even medical transmitters may be of benefit to others. All this, as well as other options, such as glass break detectors, door and window sensors and indoor and outdoor MotionViewers™, are available within the ProSeries range, and can be updated or added to an installation as needed or as a property grows with minimum disruption.  Adding life safety The ability to propose an alarm system that can bring together alerts for different threats – for both the home and life – under one platform, also has real appeal. Indeed, in a survey of 1,000 homeowners undertaken on behalf of Resideo, a system’s ability to alert to the dangers presented by fire and CO was mentioned as an important part of the decision-making process by 41% of participants. For many, this increased awareness may stem from the many regulation updates regarding smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms that took place in 2022. In Scotland, for instance, carbon monoxide detectors were required to be fitted in any room with a carbon-fuelled appliance in all homes, rented or owned. Social housing properties In England, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were required in all social housing properties In England, from the 1st of October 2002, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were required in all social housing properties, with carbon monoxide alarms now mandatory in the private rented sector. Wales followed suit in December for rented accommodation.  The new guidance for England and Wales requires at least one smoke alarm to be installed on each storey of a property, to help alert to domestic fires more quickly, ensuring a quicker evacuation and reduced risk of fatality. For professionals, systems such as ProSeries, can be connected to a series of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, in a ‘one-go-all-go’ setup that means the alarm will go off if one of these threats are identified.  Smart and connected benefits The total Connect 2.0 app gives ProSeries end-users the ability to view and control the security platform remotely. The Resideo Pro app currently gives installers the ability to view the system and connect to the central monitoring system. The platform also supports home automation as it works with Zwave devices. The platform also supports home automation as it works with Z-wave devices. The platform also supports home automation as it works with Z-wave devices There are also extra benefits for alarm professionals too. The AlarmNet 360™platform on which ProSeries is configured gives greater insight to improve business operations, increase efficiency and deliver insights on accounts to identify additional upsell opportunities and ongoing services. Providing the ability to remotely diagnose brings valuable time-saving options and avoids unnecessary callouts. It also means the ProSeries panel and peripherals programming can be accessed anytime, anywhere, using the cloud, allowing ease of programming, troubleshooting and account management on the go. Needs and future possibilities Changing a complete alarm system to apply new functions is never going to feature highly with the end user, nor does it work where longevity and sustainability is concerned. Having the ability to build a modular system and add to this as needed, whether this is at a property or a small business, provides benefits for both customers and professionals when it comes to meeting immediate needs and future possibilities. Add connectivity and remote access to this and you have a platform that can help streamline business operations, putting professionals more in touch with customers, and helping to spot future opportunities.

Driving the smart homes market is the convenience of simple technology solutions. Almost every home now has a “smart speaker” that makes it easier than ever for homeowners to interface and control their technology. But where does security fit into the new landscape of smart home systems? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What’s new in smart homes and residential security systems?