SMART HOME SYSTEMS

Security & Access

Security that keeps you informed, in control, and confident—whether you're home or away.

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Smart home security & access

Security systems are most effective when they're engineered as part of the whole home—not bolted on as isolated devices. We design integrated security and access solutions that provide clear visibility, dependable alerts, and simple control, all backed by a reliable network foundation.

Whether you're at home or away, AST systems are designed to keep you informed, in control, and confident that everything is working as intended.

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A unified approach to home security

Many homes end up with fragmented security: separate apps for cameras, alarms that don’t talk to lighting, and access systems that operate in isolation. AST takes a system-level approach—bringing security, access, lighting, and automation together under one reliable platform.
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Examples include:

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Exterior lights activating when motion is detected

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Cameras recording automatically when doors or gates are opened

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Accurate alerts prioritised by severity, not noise

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One interface for monitoring and control

Security & access systems we work with

We design security and access systems using trusted, professional-grade platforms selected for reliability, resilience, and long-term support—not consumer-grade gadgets.

Each system is tailored to the property's access points, risk profile, and daily routines—ensuring cameras, entry points, alarms, and alerts operate as one coordinated system.

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AST works with globally trusted security and access platforms to deliver stable, scalable protection for residential and mixed-use environments.

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Cameras & monitoring

We design camera systems for clarity, coverage, and reliability, not just box-ticking. Every placement decision is based on visibility, lighting conditions, network performance, and long-term serviceability.

What we focus on:

Strategic camera placement for real coverage (not blind spots)

Local recording where possible for speed and privacy

Secure remote viewing via encrypted access

Integration with lighting, sensors, and automation scenes

The result is a system that's useful when you actually need it—clear footage, fast access, and dependable operation.

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Sensors & intelligent alerting

Effective security isn't about constant notifications—it's about meaningful alerts that reflect what's really happening in your home.

We integrate a wide range of sensors and design alerting logic that filters noise and highlights what matters.

Common sensor integrations include:

Door and window sensors

Motion and presence detection

Glass break and vibration sensing

Environmental sensors (smoke, water leaks, air quality)

Alerts can be customised by time of day, occupancy, or location—so your system behaves differently when you're home, asleep, or away.

Access control, simplified

Modern access systems should be secure, flexible, and easy to manage—without relying on cloud-only services or proprietary lock-in. AST designs access control that fits naturally into how you live.

All access events can be logged, monitored, and linked into wider automations—giving you visibility without complexity.
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Access solutions may include:

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Smart locks and secure keyless entry

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Gate and garage control

Temporary or scheduled access for guests and trades

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Integration with cameras and lighting for verification

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Secure remote access

Remote access should be powerful—but never exposed.

We prioritise secure, encrypted access methods that allow you to monitor and control your home without compromising privacy or safety.

Our approach includes:

Encrypted VPN-based access (not open ports)

Role-based permissions

Local system operation even if the internet is down

No dependency on single-vendor cloud platforms

This ensures you can check in on your home confidently, from anywhere, without introducing unnecessary risk.

SOLID FOUNDATION

Built on a reliable network foundation

Security systems are only as good as the network behind them. Dropouts, lag, and missed recordings are almost always symptoms of poor underlying infrastructure.

That's why AST treats network engineering as non-negotiable for any serious security deployment. Every camera, sensor, and access device is designed to operate reliably under real-world conditions—not just ideal ones.

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Ready for a smart home that simply works?

Engineering clarity for smart homes that actually work.

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