
Field answers should cite sources — and admit TBD when the model is guessing.
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Field · 2026-10-20
Field tech Copilot on the truck
How installers use an on-site AI agent for wiring, firmware, and troubleshooting without guessing from memory.
By Linki Security
Most “AI assistants” are chat toys. A field Copilot for security techs has to respect the job site: intermittent signal, manufacturer quirks, and the fact that wrong advice costs truck rolls.
What techs ask for
- PoE budget and cable run sanity checks
- Firmware / app download links (official hubs only)
- Alarm panel zone wording that matches the brand on the wall
- “Is this NVR license still the right SKU?”
Linki’s Tech Support and Field Copilot answer with Sources when knowledge is grounded, and mark TBD when the model is guessing — so you know what to verify.
Guardrails that matter
- Copilot does not auto-change quote prices or send customer email
- Knowledge pages link out to manufacturer hubs — we do not host installers’ binaries
- Demo data stays isolated from real company workspaces
Get started
Open Tech Support from the portal, pick a manufacturer theme, and ask the question you would normally text a senior tech. If AI is not configured yet on your environment, the UI says so honestly — no fake answers.