LT Security Platinum Fixed Lens Camera

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LT Security platinum fixed lens camera This week’s blog post is intended to highlight our number one surveillance camera of choice. The LT Security Platinum Fixed Lens Camera, is an incredibly affordable option when putting together your brand new video surveillance system.

This camera has stunning 4.1 megapixel video quality, with a built in microphone, and a tamper proof design. Complete with infrared sensors that see as well in the dark as during the day, this camera has a motion sensor that activates the camera’s recording function.

Pair the LT Security Platinum fixed camera with one of our latest and greatest NVR devices  to store recorded video, your home will be secured and monitored 24/7 and your new system will be the envy of the neighborhood. Not only will your property be secure, but you can monitor your cameras anytime you want. Our experienced technicians will walk you through the process of downloading the camera viewing application to your phone, and teach you how view your surveillance system remotely.

Swing by our Video Surveillance page to learn more and see examples of our cameras in action. You may also stop by our Recent Works page for an example of what your finished system will look like.

Give us a call today to discuss your video surveillance needs and we will be more than happy to help you put together the video surveillance package that is perfect for you.

 

 

Home Security Equipment

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In one of our earlier blogs, we talk about planning your home security system, and it would be silly not to discuss the technology that we use to help secure your home. To begin with, we wholeheartedly believe in the quality of products that come from Honeywell. From glass break sensors to control panels, we will have your whole house covered and secured.

Here is some of the technology we use when installing a home security system:

Glass Break

Honeywell FG1625RFM Glass Break Sensor:

Glass Break Sensor

The Honeywell Glassbreak Detector is their latest in detectors that offers FlexCore signal processing. With FlexCore processing the detector lowers the event of a false alarm because it can tell the difference between breaking glass and other sharp noises such as knocking on the door, things being dropped, etc.

This detector requires a 1″ diameter hole to fit snuggly and securely into a drop ceiling or sheetrock. The detector can be tested by clapping your hands while it is in test mode. You can also select the sensitivity of it by adjusting two switches in the unit with a small screwdriver. This sensor can detect breaks in all types of glass including plate, tempered,laminated, and wired to name a few.

Motion Sensor

Honeywell Motion Sensor:

Motion Sensor

This new motion sensor features dual technology with built in Fresnel optics, a look down screen, cover and wall tampers and selectable pet immunity. With a dual technology device two separate areas must be triggered, passive infrared and microwave ranges, for the motion sensor to register an alarm condition. This will help to reduce false alarms from inanimate objects such as blowing curtains, yet still alert you to movement being engaged by a human subject. The pet immunity feature of this motion detector will help prevent false alarms from movement of any pet under 100 lbs.

Door/Window Contacts

Honeywell Magnetic Door and Window Contact:

Door Contact

The Honeywell 944T is a wired 3/8” diameter recessed door or window contact with screw terminals instead of leads. The 944T is ideal for all hardwired security systems and compatible with Honeywell’s VISTA series of wired alarm panels. Unlike surface mount contacts, the 944T is recessed into the door and door frame, or window and window frame.

Honeywell Lynx Touch 7000:

 

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Honeywell’s Lynx Touch 7000 control system features a bright, 7″ full-color touchscreen with graphic icons and intuitive prompts for easy operation. It features on-screen video, Z-Wave® automation capabilities, advanced alarm communications, garage door notification and control.

This panel comes complete with a Connect app that provides consumers with the ability to use an iOS or Android™ device to view video and operate the system on or off the premises.

 

Honeywell Total Connect:

For an added bonus and to get the absolute most out of your security system we recommend registering for Honeywell’s Total Connect service. Stay in the know wherever you go with Honeywell Total Connect Remote Services. Real-time alerts, GPS vehicle and asset tracking, video viewing and mobile control put peace of mind in the palm of your hand – helping you stay connected to your family and home 24/7. Honeywell Total Connect is all you need to turn your smartphone into a smart home!

 

Please give us a call with any questions that you may have and let an expert guide you through designing your very own home security system!

Video Surveillance

Whether you are looking to protect your family or your home and property, a video surveillance system is a great way to go! Not only are cameras a great prevention tool but they are of course great at catching the perpetrator in the act. We offer camera packages with as few as 4 cameras, to as many as 16 cameras. It would be our pleasure to build a package to suit your needs. Now let us take a closer look at our camera brand of choice – LT Security.

LT Security has a plethora of cameras to choose from, to meet any need you may have. Our camera of choice is the 2 Megapixel Platinum Fixed Lens Turret IP Camera.

LT Security Camera

However, as always, we suggest speaking with us before making any kind of decision. We can also place the camera order and have them shipped to us to make for a stress free experience. This camera is easy to install, maintain, and comes compatible for live streaming anywhere you have internet access.

Give us a call today to discuss your home surveillance options!

Klipsch Speakers

Remember our blog post about home theater? Well lets get into that a little more and talk about speakers. Our brand of choice – Klipsch.

 

For the basic home theater, most people will pick up a simple sound bar. Perfect for those who are short on space or whose television sound just needs a little boost. But for those who have a little more room to work with and are looking to significantly increase their auditory experience, we recommend standing floor speakers.

Here is an example of a Klipsch floor standing speaker.

Standing Speaker

“Built upon the same technology and power as our RP-280F floorstanding speaker, but with an elevation channel integrated into the top of the speaker to reflect sound off the ceiling to deliver the overhead Dolby Atmos experience.” This hemisphere of sound creates the ultimate, lifelike home theater experience. Nothing even comes close.

These speakers are a little costly and will require other hardware, so before making any kind of purchase please feel free to give us a call and ask for our expertise.

Network Infrastructure

Is your office getting left behind in the fast paced changing world of network communications? If so, then rely on a professional to help you decide when it is time to upgrade your office’s network backbone.

Network infrastructure refers to the hardware and software resources of an entire network that enable network connectivity, communication, operations and management of an enterprise network. Network infrastructure provides the communication path and services between users, processes, applications, services and external networks/the Internet.

If you are looking for an upgrade or are planning a move, trust us to get the job done right for you the first time. We have the experience, equipment, and knowledge to give you peace of mind and to know that everything is being handled properly. Thus, allowing you to focus on doing what you do best, manage your business. Give our professionals a call today to schedule a free consultation.

Automated Door Locks

In our last blog we discussed the advantages of home automation, so here in this article we thought it necessary to discuss some home automation products to help make your  life just that much easier.Why don’t we start from the outside and discuss some automated door locks.

Schlage – Our automated deadbolt and door lock of choice. Schlage locks are not only very elegant but quite easy to use. Schlage has made it simple for their customers to sync their product to multiple home automation phone apps as well as to use in person making it possible to lock and unlock your door from anywhere or even to automatically lock/unlock when you have reached a certain distance from your home. Schlage has many available products that range from digital keypads to lone deadbolts. No matter your need or preference we are here to help you choose and install your automated lock! For more information and a list of Schlage products, visit their official website.

 

Automating Your Home

Have you imagined what it would be like to have a fully or partially automated home? We are talking about more than just turning off your lights and adjusting the thermostat. Well now it is within your grasp! Smart home hubs and devices are becoming more affordable and more simplified each day. For many years, the technology just wasn’t friendly with each other, each Hub was programmed to only work with its own device. Now, with the help of Z-wave wireless technology, smart home hubs and wireless devices are more simple and affordable than ever! By downloading a single app on your phone, you can control everything from locking your front door to activating your alarm system from any where you have cell service. We would be more than happy to install any automation device that you wish as well as stay to train you on each device.

Give us a call today to learn more about the different ways that home automation can simplify your life!

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As you walk into your favorite fast food establishment, you gaze up at the bright and vivid digital menu board over head. The eye catching advertisements flash in a synchronized fashion to showcase the new and exciting offers they have to offer. Now imagine this technology put to use at your business and maximize your business potential; show off previous work you’ve done, advertise your newest deals, or just explain who you are a little more.

Here are a few categories of digital signs that we install:

Menu boards – If you are in the food industry then you know that food quality and price doesn’t always bring customers in the door. An appealing digital menu board can grab your customer’s attention and allow you to provide customizable and attractive content. Maybe you operate a restaurant and can place a digital screen at the entrance showing your customers the daily food and drink specials. Digital signage is a great investment for anyone in the restaurant industry.

Information and education – People are naturally drawn to TV screens and waiting rooms or front desk locations are a great place to add a digital sign. Educate your customers on your products. Keep them informed them regarding an event or change in policy. Let them know about a special deal for this month only or encourage them to like you on Facebook and follow you on Twitter.

Wayfinder screens – Digital screens that are strategically placed throughout a building can be very effective in helping customers, vendors or literally anyone, navigate their way through your building. No more organizing and changing out letters when a tenant has left or moved in. Just access the software update and deploy to all the screens at once. Simplify your life and your patrons.

Portrait – Screens that are used for portraits are becoming very popular. Show your guests how beautifully manicured your property is. Show them a picture of your cozy cabins or penthouse rooms. Display a picture of a friendly staff member helping a guest. Display photos of your product or services. They also create a great mood for your environment. Next comes the most important piece of information.

Advertising – Selling advertisement space on your digital sign can be very beneficial in many ways. The first is, the income potential. Each ad that you sell on your screen(s) generates RMR or reoccurring monthly revenue. Build relationships with other nearby businesses and also help them grow. Secondly, the revenue that you receive for selling your space can pay for the cost of the technology, software and installation over a period of time. Move all of those ads cluttering your menu to an effective digital screen.

Eliminate waste, no more printing ads and banners which saves our natural resources. Never pay an employee to update all of your static content again. Just create and deploy to all of your screens and relax! Call us today to learn more information about this exciting opportunity for your business!

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Imagine yourself in the supermarket, with elevator music playing in the background; in another aisle, a child accidentally knocks over a display case causing a spill. The music stops and an employee comes over the loud speaker “Clean up on aisle 7!”, then the music slowly fades back in. This is a perfect example of distributed audio in action. Now you may not be a supermarket owner, however, distributed audio can also be set up in your home to enhance your movie watching or music listening experience at home or in your business.  The above images show examples of distributed audio systems that we installed in a customer’s home as well as speakers we installed at a wedding venue. As you can see from these photos, the speakers can be placed within the ceilings or walls to keep wires hidden and looking clean, or we can order speakers specifically for use outdoors. No matter what your needs, each audio system comes complete with amplifiers as well as total audio control that will allow you to adjust the volume, bass, treble, etc. on the fly to maximize your experience. If you have any other questions or are interested in purchasing a distributed audio system, please give us a call!

Home Theater 101

The idea of a home theater system is simple enough, it is a set up that provides a television viewing experience similar to being at the cinema. The home theater transports you from your favorite chair in the living room right into the movie. These cinematic set ups can range from the simplistic to as complex as renovating your whole basement and installing brand new speakers. The level of complexity depends on your preference. A good example of a simple project would be to have us mount your TV, install a sound bar and install a subwoofer. This setup looks and sounds great and is all that some of our customers desire. A good example of a larger project would be to have us design a 5.1, 7.1 or 9.1 channel surround sound system in your home theater space. It starts with the TV.

If you’re in the market for an LED TV, 4k TV or an HD projector, we can help you choose the right one for your space. Next up is the receiver. Choosing the right receiver for your needs is very important. We can provide you with the knowledge and expertise necessary to choose the right receiver to fully maximize the sound that you are looking for. Then, there is the speakers. Our technicians are masters at getting cabling where you might think is not possible. Getting the right speaker in the right place is critical to achieving the full sound effects that a surround sound system is designed for. We sell top notch brands that will exceed your expectations every time. Finally, we can help you with lighting options and even theater style seating.

Give us a call today and let us get started on the home theater of your dreams!