Security, cameras and access control for homes
Surveillance, intrusion alarm, video intercom, smart locks and Brivo access control — monitored, integrated with the home, and installed by a licensed New York low-voltage contractor.
Security that is part of the home, not bolted onto it.
The best residential security is layered and quiet: cameras that cover every approach, an alarm that arms itself when the house goes to "Away", a doorbell that shows the visitor on the nearest screen, and locks and gates that know who is allowed in and when.
We design security systems on the same network and platform as the rest of the house, so everything is visible in one app and one event can trigger lights, cameras and notifications together.
Systems we design and install
Platforms chosen for reliability, longevity and clean integration — and because we are certified to support them.
Video surveillance
Digital Watchdog, Axis and UniFi 4K IP cameras with on-site recording, AI analytics and remote viewing.
- Perimeter, entry and interior coverage
- Person and vehicle detection; smart search
- 30+ days retention, sized to your needs
Access control
Brivo cloud access control for doors, gates and elevators with mobile, card, fob and biometric credentials.
- Issue and revoke credentials from your phone
- Schedules for staff, vendors and guests
- Full audit log of every entry
Intrusion alarm
Honeywell and Resideo systems with professional panel management and 24/7 UL-listed central station monitoring.
- Door, window, motion and glass-break sensors
- Smoke, CO and water-leak detection
- Arms and disarms with home scenes
Video intercom and entry
2N, DoorBird and Control4 door stations that ring on touchscreens, phones and TVs, with two-way talk and remote unlock.
- Gate, lobby and apartment door stations
- Answer from anywhere
- Package and delivery access rules
Townhouses and multi-family
Resident-controlled guest access, floor-level elevator permissions and shared-space cameras — see 84 University Place.
- Per-unit and building-wide systems
- Virtual doorman integration
- Property-manager dashboards
Secure networks
Cameras and access devices on their own VLAN with firewall rules — because a security system is only as secure as the network under it.
- Segmented IoT and security networks
- Encrypted remote access
- Monitored uptime
Security questions
Do you provide central station monitoring?
Yes. Alarm systems we install can be monitored 24/7 by a UL-listed central station, with police, fire and medical dispatch. You can also receive notifications and video directly on your phone.
Can I see my cameras from my phone and from the home system?
Yes. Cameras are viewable from the Digital Watchdog or UniFi app anywhere, and from the same Savant or Control4 interface that runs the house — so a doorbell press pops the camera up on the touchscreen or TV.
What is Brivo and why use it in a home?
Brivo is a cloud-based access control platform used in commercial buildings. In residences and multi-family buildings it lets you issue and revoke credentials (mobile, card or fob) for family, staff and guests, keeps a log of every entry, and can control doors, gates and even elevator floors — as we did at 84 University Place.
How long is video retained?
That is a design choice. Typical residential systems keep 30 days of continuous or event-based recording on a local NVR; we size storage for the number of cameras, resolution and retention you want. Cloud backup is available for critical cameras.
Protect the home properly.
Tell us about the property and what concerns you. We will design a layered system and quote it clearly, including monitoring.