Convenience first
One tap: garage open, alarm off, lights on, music playing.
Some clients want control of everything from a single app, and a button by the door that sets the whole house for the evening.
Residential
Home Security
& Control
Your home,
run quietly.
Home security systems, smart home automation, lighting, home theater and multi-room audio, designed as one system for homes across North and Central New Jersey.
The approach
Smart homes got a reputation for being complicated. That was an installation problem.
Technology at home should make life simpler. One button turns on the TV and everything it needs. A glance at your phone shows the kids in the backyard. We start by asking what you want, build exactly that, and leave room to add more later.
Security first
See who is at the door, and know the garage is closed.
Others want certainty: live video of the front door, a text if the power fails and another when it is restored, proof that every door is shut.
Residential systems
8 disciplines, one team
Security & Surveillance
Monitored burglary, fire, carbon monoxide and flood protection, with cameras placed from a survey of your property. We install and service thousands of systems across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
- Honeywell / Resideo
- Alarm.com
- Cellular radio
- 2 MP to 4K
- Smoke, heat, CO, glass break, motion, door, window, temperature and flood sensors
- Hardwired, wireless or a mix, chosen room by room
- Cellular communication, more reliable than phone or internet lines
- Battery backup in the panel for power outages
- Hardwired IP cameras to a local NVR, or Wi-Fi cameras where wiring is impractical
- Doorbell cameras with instant alerts and two-way talk
Placement matters. A smoke sensor within three feet of a supply duct collects dust and trips false alarms. Details like this are why we install every system ourselves.
Smart Locks & Access
Lock, unlock and check every door from your phone. Let in a contractor while you are away, and know the moment the kids are home from school.
- Yale
- Schlage
- Kwikset
- August
- Z-Wave / Zigbee
- Deadbolt and lever styles in finishes to match your hardware
- Keypad codes for family, guests and service companies
- A notification for every lock and unlock
- Garage door status and control in the same app
- Backup battery terminal if the lock's batteries run out
Remote control relies on your internet connection. The keypad at the door works either way.
Home Automation
Control4 ties lighting, climate, shades, audio, video and security into one system, run from keypads, touchscreens, your phone or your voice. It is the smart home platform we recommend and support.
- Control4
- Ecobee
- Honeywell
- Nest
- Smart thermostats with schedules and remote adjustment
- Automatic setback at night and back to comfort by morning
- On-screen control of climate and security from any TV
- Scenes that combine lights, shades, music and locks
- Expandable as your needs change
Check with your HVAC contractor first: some systems, including certain Carrier units, need an extra module to work with a smart thermostat.
Lighting & Shade Control
Lighting scenes at the press of a button, exterior lights that follow sunset through the seasons, and motorized shades that protect floors and furniture from the sun.
- Seven-button keypads
- Astronomical clock
- Motorized shades
- Keypads that replace banks of switches, each button a scene
- All lights off from any room, or from your phone
- Landscape lighting that adjusts to sunrise and sunset automatically
- Shades that open and close on schedule or with a scene
- Movie night: lights dim, shades drop, the screen comes on
Home Theater
Dedicated theaters and everyday family rooms, designed for the space and the budget, with the equipment housed out of sight. Home theater installation across New Jersey, with upgrades as technology moves on.
- Sony
- Samsung
- LG
- Epson
- Denon
- Triad
- MartinLogan
- Projector and screen, or an 80 to 90 inch panel with less upkeep
- Surround receivers with visible or hidden speakers
- Soundbars with wireless rears and subwoofers from Sonos, Denon HEOS, Bose and Polk
- Equipment located remotely, out of the living space
- One-button startup for the whole system
Large panels now cost less to own than most projectors, with no bulbs to replace. We will tell you which suits your room.
Multi-Room Audio
Music in every room and out on the deck, controlled from your phone. The same song everywhere, or something different in each zone.
- Sonos
- Denon HEOS
- Triad
- Niles
- Marantz
- In-wall and in-ceiling speakers with paintable grilles
- Amplifiers installed out of view in the basement or utility room
- Weatherproof outdoor speakers, including rock and planter designs
- Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio and your own library
- Control from a phone, tablet, keypad or touchscreen
Integrated Control
One interface for the whole house. Arm the alarm from the TV, see cameras on any screen and run the home from a single app, wherever you are.
- Control4
- Alarm.com
- Touchscreens
- Virtual security keypad on any TV
- Camera feeds on TVs, touchscreens and phones
- Garage door sensors that report open or closed
- Alerts for leaks, power loss and power restored
- Real-time alerts and remote access from anywhere
Security & Control Consulting
Building, renovating, or living with a system you did not choose? We assess what you have, what you need and what is worth keeping, then give you a clear plan.
- Site survey
- Existing systems
- New construction
- A walk-through with you, your builder or your architect
- Review of existing equipment across most major brands
- Wiring plans for new construction and renovation
- Priorities, options and costs set out plainly
- Coordination with electricians and HVAC contractors
A day in a Cooper home
The house keeps time with you.
Schedules, sensors and scenes do the routine work, so the technology stays in the background.
Often not for a whole house. Provider routers are built for convenience, and coverage usually fades at the edges of a home. Locks, cameras and speakers need a strong, steady signal, so we typically recommend a current router with wired access points placed where they are needed.
A properly installed, monitored system detects fire, carbon monoxide and intrusion, and gets help moving while you are asleep or away. Placement and monitoring are what make the difference, which is why we design and install every system ourselves.
No. Our systems communicate by cellular radio, which is more reliable than internet phone service and does not depend on copper lines, which are being phased out in many areas.
Yes. We use hardwired devices where walls are accessible and wireless sensors where they are not, so an older home can be protected without opening up finished walls.
A 4K display, 4K sources such as a streaming device or player, a fast and stable internet connection, and HDMI cabling rated for the signal. We check every link in that chain when we design a room.
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