Cellular Signal Boosting

mobileYour wireless carrier says you have coverage at your home, but maybe that doesn’t account for your two-story home, the radiant barrier in the attic, a 50-year roof, or other modern construction materials that can kill cellular signal. Maybe you just get too many dropped calls when you walk in to your kitchen or you can’t receive calls when you’re on the patio. Let us provide you with an inexpensive solution to give you full cellular coverage for your cell phone anywhere in your home or office.

Infrastructure Planning & Layout

infrasWhen building a home or office, it is important to plan your network for both current and future needs. We can help. We will provide wiring schematics, consultation, and infrastructure wiring for any size job. Do you have a guest house in a separate building? We can link the two together with either wired or wireless hardware for the ultimate in value-based solutions. We will help identify estimated usage for both your current needs, and raise awareness for future needs to provide you the most value for your money.

Network Storage Solutions (NAS)

cloudNeed a place to store all your family photos or to back up all the computers in your home? Network Attached Storage solutions are more cost effective than ever. With many difference sizes and RAID configurations, we can customize a solution for you. You can back all your computers up to your storage drive or optimize it for streaming media which will allow you to run your iTunes or movie server off the drive. With advanced configurations, we can provide redundant protection in the event of a hard drive failure in order to protect your priceless legal documents, family photos, and extensive music collection. Solutions from QNAP, Buffalo, Seagate and more offer products for any application.

Firewall/Network Security

firewallJust like you have a security system for your home, your network needs security as well. Eliminate the risk of viruses and secure your personal information by adding firewall appliances. The proper device can lock down your network and scan incoming and outgoing data. This will reduce the chance of getting a virus or having your personal data compromised. With solutions from Fortinet, Sonic Wall, Cisco, Juniper, Netgear, and more, we have many options for your exact needs. Contact our network specialist for a free consultation.

Hardwire Networks

orgEven though wireless networking is becoming more prominent, hardwire networks are still the backbone for the modern smart home. The proper design is critical for the performance of any sized network and we have products that can meet any need. We can help integrate your internet modem with more reliable networking appliances to provide robust performance that doesn’t slow down and require a restart every time you stream that Netflix movie or start playing an online game. LAN management is also critical in appointing IP addresses to certain devices and provisioning a DHCP server that handles your mobile devices and guests for optimum performance. Our network technicians will optimize your network for maintenance-free performance and efficiency.

Wireless Networking

Wireless NetworkingWith more and more devices dependent on wireless technology, the basic internet modem the cable guy provided you with is not going to cut it anymore. Consumer-grade wireless networks can be prone to bottlenecked bandwidth, slow speeds, untimely disconnects and limited connection range. The proper wireless equipment and design can bring your slow wireless network out of the dark ages. Say hello to whole-home wireless network coverage, high speeds, and no more bottlenecks and frequent rebooting. With solutions for anything from a single bedroom apartment, to a 20k square foot home, our wireless networks can handle anything you can throw at it. Need a second network for your guests? You got it. High grade security and mesh networking for your office? Got that too. We can also optimize your existing network for iPhones, iPads, and laptops. We provide superior products from Ruckus Wireless and other manufacturers to meet any budget and performance needs.

Monitoring & Remote Access

security24When it comes to customer service, we take a different approach. We don’t sub-contract out any of our services or sell your contracts to third party companies. We not only install and service, but monitor our own systems and are your sole point of contact for all your security needs. If you need help, you will always be able to reach one of our qualified security technicians and will never have to sit on hold with a 1-800 number or be transferred to a phone-tree in another country. Our UL Listed monitoring station is located here in Dallas, so we know the area and live in it too. We have been monitoring customers for more than 18 years in the metroplex and will provide you with a level of customer service that is above the rest. With multiple price-points and monitoring options, we can find a system that will match any need or budget. No phone line? We offer multiple cellular-based security systems. With solutions from Alarm.com, Connect24, Telguard, Uplink, TotalConnect and more, we have more options than any other company on the market. Remote access is also standard with several of our systems now, giving you full control from your Smartphone or tablet, and can provide you with customized alerts and notifications based on your specific needs.

Fire Systems & Inspections

Fire Systems & InspectionsWe are licensed and staffed by fire systems experts. Modern day fire systems can be complex, from designing and pulling permits, to installing and monitoring the system and performing your yearly inspections. Let us handle everything to keep your building up to code and in compliance with the AHJ. We work with anything from a small office system, to large townhomes and multiple-building properties with large, addressable systems. We also schedule and keep your system inspected and up to date with code compliance. Already have a fire system? Let us evaluate your system and get it up to code. We can also provide monitoring services to existing fire systems to provide you with maximum value.

Scheduled Events

seSometimes making your home easy to use is not enough. What if your home could function without user input? This is where scheduled events come in to play. Scheduled events can control things from programmable thermostats, automatic lighting, fire and security system response, custom wakeup scenes, and closing your garage doors if they are left open past 9:00. During the holidays, your Christmas lights and holiday decorations can turn on and off automatically, your exterior lights turn on and off even when you’re not home, and your thermostats can adjust based off of the current or predicted outside temperature. Have your home wish you a happy birthday every year, use a voice command to turn off the TV, or have your speakers remind your son to take out the trash every Thursday night. If you have a need, chances are we can fill it. Let us brainstorm with you to provide solutions to meet every need, regardless of how simple or complex. It’s time you let your smart home work for you.

Shade Control

shadeLighting control does not stop at just the lights. Motorized shades and blinds are a critical part in managing your home’s energy usage. Scheduled events and custom buttons can give you full control of all window treatments in your home. When the sun starts shining in the evening, the shades automatically close to reduce harmful UV rays and lower the need for air conditioning. At night, all shades and blinds close to provide privacy. In the morning, a wakeup scene activates, letting natural sunlight in at 6:00am, giving you the proper start to your day. Whether you use Lutron, Somfy, Hunter Douglas, or other manufacturers, we will work with you to automate and control your blinds and shades.