We’re excited to announce a major firmware update for the BRDSC01, our intelligent interface for DSC alarm panels. This release marks a significant evolution in flexibility, remote management, and reliability.
🔔 Important Compatibility Note: This firmware is compatible with DSC PowerSeries alarm panels only. Classic series panels are not supported in this version.
✨ What’s New in This Version?
🔧 Smarter Configuration
Forget manual registration or preloaded settings. The device now:
- Auto-generates a unique Device ID
- Uses it to populate MQTT defaults
- Requires no pre-configured MQTT broker – offering full customization to match your infrastructure.
💡 Improved Home Assistant Integration
We’ve revamped our Home Assistant MQTT Discovery mechanism:
- Config messages are spaced out with a customizable delay.
- Better reliability and fewer issues on large deployments.
🧠 Remote Management, Reinvented
Our new Remote Management (RM) system lets you configure, control, and monitor your device from anywhere via MQTT. You can:
- Reboot the device
- Update config settings
- Push firmware updates over-the-air
- View and adjust telemetry frequency
- Control partitions and more — all remotely
🚀 OTA Firmware Update Support
One of the most requested features is here:
- Secure OTA updates via MQTT or Config page
- Uses a lightweight loader to handle large firmware upgrades (yes, we solved the 50% flash size barrier!)
- Verifies firmware URL and supports remote update logic
🧰 Other Improvements
- Support for single key presses (in addition to arm/disarm commands)
- No initial Wi-Fi AP password
- Refactored and optimized internal logic for better performance
- Improved buffer management and partition messaging
⏱ Update Today
This version is available now on our firmware update page.