A smarter approach to home security.

Security, connectivity and control — unified.

We Make Your Entire Home Work as
‍One Reliable System

Most home security systems focus on devices. We focus on how everything works together.

By combining security, networking, remote access, and intelligent system design, we create solutions that are dependable, easy to manage, and ready to evolve with your home.

Whether you're protecting your family, monitoring your property remotely, or preparing your home for future technology, every recommendation starts with a reliable foundation.

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HOW WE ENGINEER HOME SECURITY

Meet the Engineer
Behind AST —
‍Philip Condon

With more than 35 years of engineering and executive leadership across Australia, Africa, Oman, and Indonesia, Philip has spent his career designing and managing systems where reliability, performance, and risk management are critical.Today, he brings that same engineering discipline to residential security and connected home technology.

"The best security systems aren't defined by the cameras you can see. They're defined by the systems working behind them."

Rather than approaching home security as a collection of devices, Philip focuses on the foundations that determine long-term success — network reliability, thoughtful system design, seamless integration, and clear accountability.

The result is a home that feels secure, connected, and easy to manage, with technology that supports the way you live today and adapts to what comes next.

Why Engineering Matters

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A Clear, Structured Path
‍From Uncertainty to Reliability

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Diagnostics & Assessment

We begin by immersing ourselves in your home's current environment—examining network behaviour, system fragmentation, and the underlying factors affecting performance. This assessment replaces uncertainty with clarity and gives you a structured, engineering-backed plan for moving forward.

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Network Foundation

Once the issues are understood, we rebuild the home's digital foundation. A stable, enterprise-grade network is essential for every smart-home system to work reliably. This upgrade eliminates dropouts, slowdowns, and unpredictable behaviour—creating a platform the entire home can depend on.

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Security System Integration

Once the foundations are in place, we bring cameras, access control, monitoring, and remote connectivity together into a cohesive security ecosystem.

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Managed Support & Evolution

Impact is our measure. We track outcomes that matter—whether it's unlocking data flows, shortening research cycles, or enabling faster, more informed decisions. What we leave behind isn't just a deliverable, but a stronger system, built to support what comes next.

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We Make Your Entire Home Work as
‍One Reliable System

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Engineered Reliability

Your home’s technology is only as dependable as the network beneath it. We design an enterprise-grade foundation that removes bottlenecks and instability, ensuring consistent performance across every room, device, and routine.

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Unified, Open Automation

Most homes rely on multiple apps that never work together. We unify your lighting, blinds, climate, security, and energy into one open platform—no lock-in, no clutter—creating a simple, elegant system that grows with your home.

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One Accountable Expert

Instead of juggling trades or unsupported installers, you work with one engineer from design through integration and long-term support. Clear guidance, consistent quality, and a system that feels understood from day one.

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Why Some Smart Homes Struggle —
‍and How Yours Can Excel

Every home is different, but many Brisbane homeowners face similar challenges. Here are the types of situations we most often help with.

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Large Homes
With Patchy Wi-Fi

Why It Happens

Large homes often rely on consumer routers not designed for long distances or multiple levels, creating dead zones and unstable performance. We diagnose the bottlenecks, redesign the network, and install enterprise-grade access points to deliver consistent coverage throughout the entire home.

Modern Apartments
With Concrete Walls

A Hidden Challenge

Premium apartments often conceal routers in cupboards and use concrete construction that blocks Wi-Fi signals, causing devices to disconnect or lag. We engineer a compact, discreet networking setup that works with the apartment’s structure and delivers strong, reliable performance.

Busy Households With
Too Many Devices

Where Things Go Wrong

As devices and apps accumulate, systems become fragmented and unpredictable without a unified platform. We streamline everything—lighting, blinds, climate, security, and sensors—into one dependable system supported by a properly engineered network foundation.

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Renovations That Need Smart Planning

Planning Ahead

Smart homes work best when wiring, sensors, and networking are planned early, yet this isn’t typically included in standard building work. We design the required infrastructure before walls close, ensuring your renovation is future-ready and avoids unnecessary rework later.

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WHO WE SERVE

For Brisbane homes where technology should just work — every time.

Across Brisbane's premium homes, from large family residences to riverfront apartments—the challenges often look familiar:

Homes with rooms that never get reliable Wi-Fi

Beautiful apartments with concrete interference

Households juggling devices that never work together

Renovations that want things done properly

Whether you’re in Ascot, Hamilton, Newstead, Teneriffe or beyond, AST brings engineering clarity to Brisbane's most common smart home challenges.

Why Brisbane Homeowners Choose AST

AST is built on engineering discipline, not quick installs or bundled gadgets. Our focus is on technology that feels simple, stable, and supported — designed properly from day one and cared for long after installation.

35+ Years of Engineering

Decades of systems engineering and leadership.

Enterprise-Grade Networking

Professional-grade reliable infrastructure.

Vendor-Agnostic Systems

Flexible automation without lock-in or forced ecosystems.

Fully Documented Designs

Clear plans and diagrams so nothing is guesswork.

Founder-Led Consultancy

One accountable expert right from day one.

Ongoing Stewardship

Support that doesn’t disappear after installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is a solid network foundation essential for a reliable smart home?

Almost every smart-home function depends on the network — lighting, security, climate, automations, and apps all rely on it working consistently. In most cases, network issues are the root cause of unreliable behaviour, not the devices themselves. By engineering a stable network foundation first, we solve the majority of smart-home problems before touching anything else.

Why does my Wi-Fi drop out in certain rooms?

Most homes rely on consumer routers that aren’t designed for large layouts, multiple levels, or concrete walls. Signal strength, interference, and poor access-point placement are usually the cause — not your internet plan. We diagnose the network properly and design a stable foundation that works throughout the home.

Can you fix or take over systems installed by someone else?

Yes. Many clients come to us with systems that were partially installed, poorly integrated, or left unsupported. We assess what can be reused, stabilise the network, and bring everything into a single, dependable system.

Do you replace my existing hardware?

Only when it’s genuinely necessary. Wherever possible, we work with your existing devices and improve how they’re networked and integrated. Any recommended changes are explained clearly and agreed on before anything is replaced.

Is Home Assistant reliable?

Yes — when it’s engineered and maintained properly. Home Assistant is a powerful, open platform used worldwide, but reliability depends on network design, configuration, and ongoing care. We use it because it’s flexible, vendor-agnostic, and built for long-term stability.

How long does a typical project take?

Timelines vary depending on the scope, but most projects begin with a Diagnostics Assessment, followed by a clearly defined plan. Network improvements can often be completed quickly, while larger integrations are staged to minimise disruption.

What if I’m not tech-savvy?

That's completely fine — most of our clients aren't. Our goal is to make the technology disappear into the background, leaving you with a system that feels simple and intuitive. You deal with one expert who explains things clearly and handles the complexity for you.

Do you offer ongoing support after installation?

Yes. We provide long-term stewardship so your system stays reliable as your home, devices, and needs evolve. Support doesn’t end when the installation does.

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Ready for a more secure connected home?

Thoughtful design. Reliable technology. Complete peace of mind.

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