Ajax Security SystemvVARY
Released August 31, 2026Major
Android
The latest major update introduced automation triggers and chime functionality while maintaining a stable rating average of 3.67. Despite technical additions, the release failed to address recurring user demand for broader platform integration. The overall impact remains neutral due to limited post-release activity and a lack of significant sentiment shifts.
What changed
- New featureSupport for automation scenarios triggered by third-party devices via Takeover Module
- New featureAdded chime sounds for opening and tilt events on opening detectors
- New featureNew activity period for Hub BP Jeweller after lid state changes in battery saving mode
- PlatformCompatibility with OS Malevich 2.42+ and 2.43+
Reception
49/ 100 impact scoreNeutral
What worked
New feature
The release successfully deployed automation triggers and chime sounds without generating negative user reports regarding these specific additions.
What didn't
Platform
no evidenceThe update failed to address persistent user requests for Android Auto and Google Home integration, leaving the primary sentiment driver unchanged.
Marlvel takeaways
- Prioritize Android Auto and Google Home integration in future builds to address the most frequent user complaints.
- Monitor the post-update rating average closely, as the current sample size of nine reviews is insufficient to confirm a stable trend.
Original release notes
- Scenarios for third-party devices connected via Takeover Module. Intrusion, fire, and leakage detectors can trigger scenarios by alarm, key fobs can control automation devices. For opening detectors, added chime sounds via a siren for opening and tilt events. Available on OS Malevich 2.42+. - For Hub BP Jeweller, added a separate activity period after a hub or any device lid state change in battery saving mode, allowing system servicing after a tamper alarm. Available on OS Malevich 2.43+.