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Total Connect® IP Cameras go End-of-Life on July 31, 2025.

Older AlarmNet Total Connet Security Cameras are going end-of-life on July 31, 2025.

AlarmNet is reporting that their older Honeywell security cameras like the iPCAM-WI, PT, WO and more will stop working soon, with TC2 & AlarmNet going end-of-life. AlarmNet recommends that GeoArm Security customers upgrade to First Alert® VX Series now to avoid service loss.

AlarmNet is reaching out to inform everyone that their first-generation Total Connect® cameras and video accessories will soon reach their formal End of Life (EOL) and will cease to operate in Total Connect 2.0 and AlarmNet® after July 31, 2025.

These products were sold in the 2016-2019 timeframe, by GeoArm Security.  View the impacted models listed below.

iPCAM-WIiPCAM-WLiPCAM- PTAP/WAP-PLUS/WREX
iPCAM-WI2iPCAM-WOiPCAM-PT2AACU

AlarmNet highly recommend considering the new First Alert® VX Series cameras as replacements.

Transitioning to our First Alert VX Series Cameras

Customers will appreciate the enhanced features and performance of our award-winning First Alert VX Series cameras, offering an upgrade in technology. The VX cameras provide improved image resolution and quality, Artificial Intelligence (AI) event detection, 2-way audio, and improved app experiences. 

A small number of the active devices are indoor pan-tilt (PT) devices, analog converter units (ACU), or access point (AP) units for which there is no direct replacement. AlarmNet suggests users replace the pan-tilt cameras with one or more of the VX5 Indoor Cameras. ACU’s and the cameras to which they are connected should be replaced with new VX Series cameras as appropriate. 

Legacy ModelLegacy Device TypeSuggested Replacement
iPCAM-WIIndoor cameraVX5 Indoor Camera
iPCAM-WI2Indoor cameraVX5 Indoor Camera
iPCAM-WLLow light indoor cameraVX5 Indoor Camera
iPCAM-WOOutdoor cameraVX3 Outdoor Camera
iPCAM-PTIndoor pan tilt cameraVX5 Indoor Camera
iPCAM-PT2/PT2AIndoor pan tilt cameraVX5 Indoor Camera
AP/WAP/WAP-PLUS/WREXAccess points, extenders, etc.–
ACUAnalog converter unitReplace ACU and cameras with VX1, VX3, or VX5 devices

For more information about First Alert VX cameras, click here.

Resideo acquires First Alert for $593M

Resideo buys First Alert segment from Newell Brands for $593 million in cash.

Resideo (REZI) has announced that they intend to acquire First Alert, Inc., a leading provider of home safety products from Newell Brands for $593 million in cash.

The deal is a natural extension to Resideo’s home comfort and security business and extends the number of residential sensors they have in the home. For those unfamiliar with the security industry, for many decades Resideo and its affiliates have previously sold First Alert equipment across it’s residential new construction and other professional segments.

“We’re excited about First Alert becoming part of our overall product portfolio and the growth opportunities we’ll have in the future. Their strategy and vision as a company align with our vision to help make homes safer and more secure,” said Scott Harkins, Vice President, Sales and Channel Americas.

As far as timelines for this transaction to occur, they have intentions of integrating the First Alert brand into the Resideo umbrella later in the first quarter of 2022. However, as with all acquisition’s including this one, it is still subject to regulatory approval.