Smart home setup
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Home cameras & smart locks
Cameras, video doorbells, smart and security locks
Home cameras, video doorbells, smart locks and security locks installed, with phone viewing, alerts and family access set up and explained to everyone.
Estimate the costHow we work
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On-site service
Our team is based in Flushing, Queens, and comes to your shop, office or home. Software and settings problems can also be handled remotely.
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Quote first, then work
You get a written quote after an on-site assessment. Work starts only when you approve, and any extra time is discussed first.
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A clear pricing method
Trip charge by round-trip mileage, labor by actual time. Tolls, the congestion toll and parking are passed through at cost, with no markup.
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Service area
All five NYC boroughs, Long Island, northern and central New Jersey, the lower Hudson Valley and coastal Connecticut. Farther areas: please book in advance.
See the service area
Overview
Who it is for
- Houses, townhouses and two-family homes
- Apartments and condos (check your building’s rules first)
- Families with older parents or young kids at home
- Anyone who wants to see who’s at the door and where the packages are
What we do
The work this service usually covers. The exact scope is set out in the written quote after an on-site assessment.
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Home security cameras
Front door, backyard, driveway, garage and indoor cameras, wired or wireless, aimed at what you actually need to see.
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Video doorbells
A video doorbell on your existing doorbell wiring or a battery model, so you can see and talk to visitors from your phone.
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Smart locks
Code, fingerprint and phone-operated smart locks, with a separate code for each family member and temporary codes for cleaners or guests where the model supports it.
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Security locks
High-security deadbolts and reinforced locks replaced or added; on older doors we check the frame and strike plate too.
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Recording and phone viewing
Memory card, recorder and cloud storage compared, including any ongoing fees; phone viewing and motion alerts set up and shared with your family.
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Shown how before we leave
Everyone shown how to use it, grandparents and kids included, plus a reminder to keep the mechanical key and change the lock batteries on time.
How it works
Nothing starts until you approve the quote, and parts or equipment are bought only with your OK.
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Tell us what you need
Which areas you want to see and which door lock you want to change; photos of the door and the current lock help. Farther areas: please book in advance.
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Measured on site, written quote
We measure door thickness and holes, check Wi-Fi, power and cable routes, recommend suitable devices and give you a written quote. -
Bought and installed once you approve
Devices are bought at cost with the receipt once you approve, or we use your own, then install and run the cables. Any extra time is discussed first.
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Set up, explained, itemized
Phone viewing and family access set up, everything tested and the daily use explained. The invoice itemizes labor, the trip charge, pass-through costs and device receipts.
Get a rough idea of the cost
Enter an address or ZIP code and choose the service to see a rough range. Tolls, the congestion toll and parking are extra at actual cost; the final figure is the written quote after an on-site assessment.
Questions
Common questions about cost, scheduling and scope.
Will a smart lock fit my door?
It depends on the door thickness, where the holes are, the door material and the current lock. Many older New York homes and apartments have mortise locks, which fewer smart lock models fit. We measure on site and recommend models that fit; you approve before anything is bought. Keep the mechanical key as a backup, and replace the lock batteries when the lock asks.
Can I buy the devices myself?
Who watches the cameras? Is there a monthly fee?
You and your family watch on your phones; we don’t provide a monitoring center service. Recordings can be kept on the camera’s memory card or a recorder at home. Some brands charge a monthly fee for cloud recording, which you pay directly to the manufacturer. We explain these ongoing costs when you choose the devices.
I rent, live in an apartment, or worry about my neighbors’ privacy. What should I know?
If you rent or live in an apartment building, check your lease and the building’s rules before changing a lock or putting cameras on outside walls or in hallways. We aim cameras at your own property and away from neighbors’ windows and private spaces. Whether to turn on audio for outdoor cameras is worth checking against the rules before you decide. For specific legal questions, please ask a lawyer.
How is the cost worked out?
The trip charge is based on round-trip mileage on the Google Maps fastest route. Labor is billed by actual time, with a 1-hour minimum per visit and 15-minute increments after that. Tolls, the Manhattan congestion toll and parking are passed through at actual cost with no markup and itemized; parts are at cost with the receipt and bought only with your approval. You get a written quote after an on-site assessment. See the Pricing page for details.
Another question? Call (315) 888-5858 or message us on WeChat.
Need someone on site?
Tell us what is going on. We look at the problem first and give you a written quote after an on-site assessment.
Farther areas: please book in advance