Advanced Launches Smart Walk Test for Fire Panels
The new feature automates fire system testing and documentation for MxPro 5 Gen-2 panels.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Remote Work
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Advanced has introduced the Smart Walk Test feature for its AdvancedLive management platform. The tool simplifies compliance with fire safety standards by providing digital logging for maintenance testing.
Why it matters
This feature streamlines the complex process of testing call points and sounders, helping facilities teams create secure, automated records of essential system inspections. It directly addresses the growing demand for digital accountability in building safety maintenance.
The Smart Walk Test feature requires MxPro 5 Gen-2 fire panels operating on firmware version 60.04 or later. It supports testing requirements established by the 2025 revision of the BS 5839-1 fire safety standard.
The players
Advanced
Advanced is a global manufacturer specializing in fire detection and emergency systems technology.
The details
Engineers can now remotely place zones into test mode, using step-by-step prompts to verify call points and sounders while the system automatically generates digital logs. The tool includes dedicated testing modes tailored for both internal facilities teams and external maintenance contractors.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: Advanced launched the Smart Walk Test feature.
2025: Revision of the BS 5839-1 fire safety standard.
Market Landscape
This release follows the updated BS 5839-1:2025 fire safety standard and positions Advanced to capitalize on the increasing industry shift toward digitized, paperless compliance tracking. By integrating directly into the AdvancedLive platform, the company is competing for market share in the building automation sector where secure, automated record-keeping is becoming a mandatory operational baseline.
Facilities managers can expect reduced administrative time spent manually logging inspections across multiple zones. The automation ensures that inspection data is recorded securely, reducing the risk of compliance lapses during safety audits.
The takeaway
Adopting digital fire testing tools helps organizations stay ahead of evolving safety regulations while minimizing human error in record-keeping. Maintenance teams should verify their current firmware version to determine if their existing infrastructure is compatible with these new capabilities.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sourcesecurity.
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