Q4-2026 Software Release

PDK will start rolling out the Q4 software release on all systems beginning Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:00 PM MDT. 

The rollout will continue through mid-November, updating systems during overnight hours. PDK will be monitoring systems for anomalies or performance issues. 

What's Included

This beta includes updates to the following software and firmware. This software will automatically be applied to a system where the hardware is present:

• Red Cloud Node Software v2.6 
• Red Controller Firmware v2.5 
• Red Lock Firmware v1.2 

What's New or Changed in the PDK.io UI

The following items are new or improved in this release. 

Controller Replacement

If a Controller needs to be replaced, you can transfer all its settings, rules, and connected device configurations to a replacement unit through the Discovery tab. This seamlessly replaces the old controller, eliminating the need to manually reconfigure or reassign individual devices. 

In addition to simplifying the service experience, the Controller Replacement feature lets you increase the number of doors on a customer system by keeping the ports, door names, device configuration, and more on an R1 (or R2) and moving existing doors to an R4 controller.   

See more details, including how to use this feature, in the Controller Replacement article on the Knowledge Base.  

Authentication Rules:  Best Practice Info added to Device Configuration 

PDK recommends applying Authentication Rules at the Group level for maximum flexibility and to prevent access conflicts caused by rules created by Admins. The software interface has been updated to reinforce this in the Device Configuration screen by moving Authentication Policy into an Advanced section at the bottom of the configuration page.
 

Industry List Updated: Sorted Alphabetically & Test or Demo System Added 

The Industry picklist in the System Settings view, required for new Customer creation, is updated by alphabetizing the list to make it easier to find the appropriate industry classification. After reviewing partner use of the Other field, we determined we needed to add a new category, "Test or Demo System," as an option.