Honeywell is collaborating with Rhombus, a specialist in cloud-based video management, to expand its cloud-connected security and access portfolio with AI-powered video.

This furthers Honeywell’s effort to accelerate and modernise how users approach building security, which began in 2024 with the acquisition of LenelS2 (buildings.honeywell.com/us/en/brands/our-brands/lenels2).

Together, Honeywell and California-based Rhombus plan to deliver integrated access control and video management in a single cloud offering that is easy to deploy, scale and manage.

“This alliance combines the strength of Honeywell’s access portfolio, domain expertise and global reach with modern cloud video capabilities and AI enhancements,” said Billal Hammoud, CEO of Honeywell Building Automation (buildings.honeywell.com). “Together, we will offer an integrated, cloud-based option that innovates while ensuring reliability and system resilience.”

Companies are increasingly shifting to cloud-based security and cloud video. According to Omdia, cloud video products are growing annually at more than 20% and are projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the security industry through 2029. The Honeywell-Rhombus offering is positioned to support a paced, cost-efficient cloud journey for thousands of commercial and enterprise operations around the world while helping them reduce risk.

“At Rhombus, we’ve always believed the best physical security comes from open platforms,” said Garrett Larsson, CEO of Rhombus (www.rhombus.com). “By partnering with Honeywell, a company that shares our vision, we’ll be able to offer customers cutting-edge solutions across video security, access control, sensors, building controls and more. With access to our complementary expertise and the deep AI capabilities of both organisations, customers will see immediate value from day one. We’re excited to work with Honeywell to make buildings more secure and intelligent.”

Honeywell, through integration and a reseller agreement, will offer Rhombus products through its channel partners and system integrator networks. The companies will also partner on deeper integrations that bring Rhombus’ AI analytics directly into Honeywell’s access control platforms. With Rhombus’ AI-powered platform, users will be able to gain insights from video data beyond traditional surveillance, transforming video systems into a source of operational intelligence. Using capabilities such as Rhombus Insights, users can train AI prompts to analyse activity patterns, investigate incidents more efficiently and better understand how physical spaces are being used.

It is designed for various commercial environments, including retail chains, fitness centres, schools and other distributed sites. Rhombus products will initially be available through Honeywell in North America before deployment across other regions.