Announcing the 2024 Readers' Choice Product Awards

Check out winning and honorable mention products in 19 different categories

The SecurityInfoWatch Readers’ Choice Awards recognize the most impactful products introduced in the physical security industry over the past year (April 2023 through June 2024) in 19 different product categories. 

The program is the most democratic product awards program in the industry – judged and decided by the very people who use and install these products every day.

Voting was open to any SecurityInfoWatch reader (one vote per IP address) during August and September. In all, nearly 2,200 security professionals participated in the voting.

“SecurityInfoWatch congratulates all of the award winners in our annual Reader’s Choice Awards,” said SecurityInfoWatch Editorial Director Steve Lasky. “These products represent the best of the best among the newest technologies that are helping to secure people and property.”

Visit www.securityinfowatch.com/readerschoice for a full explanation of the award procedures. Print subscribers can check out the winning products in the annual Winter Big Book product guide, a special December 2024 bonus publication to Security Business, Security Technology Executive (STE) and Locksmith Ledger magazines.

Check out the 2024 Readers' Choice honorees below!

Access Control Hardware: Winner

NPU (Neural Processing Unit) enables fast fingerprint recognition.

Access Control Hardware: Honorable Mention

Capable of managing localized access control, intruder alarms, perimeter security, business automation, and logic needs for organizations
Combines access control technologies, elevator control, building automation, IoT applications, and third-party solutions

Access Control Software: Winner

Seamlessly integrates a mobile app with smart readers and locks

Access Control Software: Honorable Mention

Alarm Systems: Winner

Enables seamless operation across multiple panels within a single site, communicating over the same network

Alarm Systems: Honorable Mention

Features a vibrant HD Display with 1024x600 resolution

Business Management Software & Solutions: Winner

Master key system and key management software

Business Management Software & Solutions: Honorable Mention

Available for iOS and Android devices, technicians and operations leaders can look forward to greater visibility, control, and efficiency right in the palm of their hands.

Cybersecurity: Winner

Cybersecurity: Honorable Mention

supports a wide array of security standards, including FIDO2, HOTP, TOTP, and PIV.

Door Hardware & Locks: Winner

Support the latest credential technologies and are available as Tubular, Mortise, and Exit Trim.

Door Hardware & Locks: Honorable Mention

Schlage's new visual indication trims offer some of the largest viewing windows and a patented 180-degree visibility that ensures clear messaging from any angle.

Emergency Communications: Winner

Revolutionize Emergency Response with Instant Access to Security Cameras

Emergency Communications: Honorable Mention

Provides required critical power back-up for emergency responder communication systems

Fire & Life Safety: Winner

Make dual path, traditionally the gold standard, applicable to all fire alarms

Fire & Life Safety: Honorable Mention

Provides accurate distinction between real fires and nuisance activations from burning food, dust or steam/water vapor.

Installation Tools & Software: Winner

Upload a floor plan in minutes, scale it, drag-and-drop pre-made icons of security devices showing coverage areas

Installation Tools & Software: Honorable Mention

Eliminates the need for ladders and lifts by allowing ground-level cleaning of security cameras.

Intercoms & Visitor Management: Winner

Intercoms & Visitor Management: Honorable Mention

combines audio, video, and space for third-party card readers

Intrusion Detection & Perimeter Security: Winner

contains a Sensor Fusion Engine that intelligently performs a threat analysis based on the best data available from each sensor.

Intrusion Detection & Perimeter Security: Honorable Mention

security surveillance and intrusion detection through analytics-enhanced motion detection and seamless integration with XR Series™ alarm panels

IT Networking & Cabling: Winner

IT Networking & Cablins: Honorable Mention

Designed for applications that require high bandwidth and high power such as IP surveillance cameras

Key & Asset Management: Winner

Ideal for hybrid and shared workspaces, college campuses, or corporate facilities where staff and visitors need a place to safely stow personal items.

Key & Asset Management: Honorable Mention

Monitoring Solutions: Winner

Enables full-service dealers and central monitoring stations to receive and send alarm signals to alarm automation software

Monitoring Solutions: Honorable Mention

In addition to detecting security threats, AutoPatrol can help ensure site compliance and scene health as well as function as a service alternative.

Smart Home & Residential Security: Winner

Smart Home & Residential Security: Honorable Mention

available in three different models: the First Alert VX1 HD Video Doorbell, the First Alert VX3 HD Outdoor Camera, and the new First Alert VX5 Indoor Camera

Video Analytics & AI Software: Winner

Video Analytics & AI Software: Honorable Mention

Enables customers to use everyday language to search their video security camera footage for people and vehicles.
AI-powered, actionable insights, streamline decision processes and improve efficiency. GSX 2024 Booth 2050

Video & Enterprise Management Software: Winner

built with cybersecurity and privacy in mind.

Video & Enterprise Management Software: Honorable Mention

New capabilities increase operational efficiency, enhance collaboration, and provide tighter system control. See it at GSX 2024 Booth #1675
Supports third-party products as well as the full Axis portfolio – including cameras, intercoms, audio products, analytics, body worn cameras, and more

Video Surveillance Cameras: Winner

combines a field of view of up to 360° and AI analytics with WiseStream III video compression

Video Surveillance Cameras: Honorable Mention

A deep-learning PTZ that runs analytics on the edge, such as AXIS Object Analytics.
ISC West 2025 Booth 2103: Outdoor camera for 100% autonomous cellular security.

Video Surveillance Storage, Playback & Transmission: Winner

converts any camera supporting ONVIF/SUNAPI protocol into an AI-enabled device

Video Surveillance Storage, Playback & Transmission: Honorable Mention

software plugin is transforming how traditional video surveillance systems manage video data as cloud adoption accelerates
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