Home Security Providers 

for Homeowners & Businesses

We’re a winner of awards among smart home security providers and alarm companies with a national focus. General Security is the four-time best smart home automation company on Long Island. We provide all-encompassing security systems for residential, commercial and small business applications. In partnership with Alarm.com, we are home security providers for various smart alarm systems. 

 

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“I wanted to be able to see what was happening at my home, even when I wasn’t there”

Learn how Louis G. Pillari was able to use his smart security system to keep an eye on his home and business, all with the help of General Security.

 

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What to Look for in a Residential Security Company

Through the Alarm.com’s remote home security systems services such as Wellcam smart video solution, you can conduct live and direct video calls with your loved ones! What’s more is that you can extend your home security systems services to your vehicle with the Alarm.com’s Connected Car edition. This is a 24/7 vehicle tracking addition installed by our security home company. You’ll worry less about your loved ones’ whereabouts thanks to in-app alerts. As home security providers of both cars and homes, we configure the control from any mobile device. We can help you select, install, maintain and control a cutting-edge security system for your home, commercial property, or small business featuring any of the following components:

  • Indoor, Outdoor & Doorbell Cameras
  • Burglar Alarm Systems
  • Video Analytics
  • Remote Monitoring & Surveillance
  • Smart Technology Access & Control
  • Fire & Life Safety Devices

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Care When You’re Not There

It’s vital to stay connected to your loved ones—even when you’re away. Through the Alarm.com Wellcam smart video solution, you can conduct live, two-way audio and direct video calls with your loved ones—regardless of your location!

 

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Security Cameras

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24/7 On-The-Go Vehicle Tracking & Monitoring

Extend home security and safety to your vehicle with Alarm.com Connected Car. Never worry about your loved ones’ whereabouts, safety, or vehicle diagnostics thanks to customized in-app alerts—all of which can be controlled from any mobile device. 

 

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Smart Home Security

Your Local Security Provider With a National Reach

A family-owned home security and alarm company provider for more than 30 years, we’re also nationally recognized for our smart home security and alarm protection solutions provided through our various U.S. East Coast locations.

All of our systems can be customized and built to your specific needs, with as many or as few components as you require. For extra peace of mind, our Central Station Monitoring and support acts as your “secret guardian,” providing 24/7 remote monitoring and incident response.

 

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Immediate Alarm Response

We own our Central Station Monitoring centers, so your calls always get priority and immediate incident response. If anything happens, we’ll alert you and the authorities within seconds.

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Professional Grade Components

High-level technologies make your entire system more reliable and long-lasting, so you and your family can enjoy peace of mind, and a secure home for many years.

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High Definition Cameras

A high quality camera can mean the difference between seeing a car in your driveway and identifying who’s in the driver’s seat. We help you capture everything in detail.

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Encrypted Connections

When you work with us, you'll find that Every part of your home security system is encrypted— from the camera-to-panel and panel-to-monitoring center connections—and everything in between.

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Expert 24-7 Support

While our alarm systems are generally exceptionally user-friendly, our experienced technicians area always ready to provide support if you need it. Just give us a call, and we’re happy to help.

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    Immediate Alarm Response

    We own our Central Station Monitoring centers, so your calls always get priority and immediate incident response. If anything happens, we’ll alert you and the authorities within seconds.

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    Professional Grade Components

    High-level technologies make your entire system more reliable and long-lasting, so you and your family can enjoy peace of mind, and a secure home for many years.

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    High Definition Cameras

    A high quality camera can mean the difference between seeing a car in your driveway and identifying who’s in the driver’s seat. We help you capture everything in detail.

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    Encrypted Connections

    When you work with us, you'll find that every part of your home security system is encrypted— from the camera-to-panel and panel-to-monitoring center connections—and everything in between.

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    Expert 24-7 Support

    While our alarm systems are generally exceptionally user-friendly, our experienced technicians area always ready to provide support if you need it. Just give us a call, and we’re happy to help.

    • Immediate Alarm Response
    • Professional Grade Components
    • High Definition Cameras
    • Encrypted Connections
    • Expert Support, Around the Clock

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    Smart Home Features Powered by Alarm.com

    Available through our Alarm.com partnership, we offer advanced smart technologies to control and monitor various security, wellness, and energy management functions throughout your home and business.

    Alarm.com’s mobile app also allows you to automate and control common household functions, such as heating and cooling, lighting, appliances, and outdoor watering schedules.

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    Here are just a few benefits of Alarm.com’s Smart Home Automation:

    Advanced Video Analytics & Notifications

    Next-generation motion detection and facial recognition can tell when someone is on your porch, and whether they’re a threat or not. Get real-time alerts to your mobile device whenever movement is detected, with automatic identification of animals, humans, and vehicles to reduce false notifications and alarms.

    Smart Thermostats & Energy Management

    Control your home’s temperature from anywhere and receive event-specific alerts, from open doors to extreme temperature and weather events. The ability to pre-program your thermostat to a specific temperature during certain times of the day ensures comfort, while also lowering your monthly utility bills.

    Complete Home Automation

    Imagine the ability to program your house to be ready to welcome you when you arrive home from work. Using geofencing, your thermostat can automatically adjust to the perfect temperature when you arrive. Watch your lights turn on as you walk up the driveway to a door that unlocks just as you reach it, and step inside to find your favorite music already playing.

    All of this is possible with Alarm.com’s smart home automation.

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    Hear from a Happy Customer partnership

    Hear from Louis G. Pillari, General Security home and business security customer on the best features of his system and how it’s helped him protect and stay connected to his properties.

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    Sensors That Save

    Fires can cause severe damage to a home, and even result in fatalities. Consequently, installing a modern and reliable smoke detector is a critical step in your fire-safety plan. With this wireless device, an alarm will go off if it senses smoke, which will notify anyone inside and the appropriate first responders of the emergency.

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    Light Switches

    We’ve all been there—you forget to turn off your lights, which only increases your electricity bills. Now, you can set your lights to turn off when you activate your home security system. This will not only save you money, but also time, as you will not have to double check to make sure you didn’t forget about the lights before leaving for work or going on vacation.

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    Door Locks

    Believe it or not, there are a wide range of door locks to choose from, depending on what exactly you’re looking for. The type of door—interior or exterior—plays a role in the selection process, as well as modern capabilities. With home security becoming smarter, your door locks should too. This means they shouldn’t just let homeowners use their keys to gain entry, but also a key code, adding another layer of safety.

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    Control Panel

    The control panel is sort of like the nucleus of your home security system—it’s at the center of everything. With this device’s beautifully designed and user-friendly interface, you will have all that you need to keep your home and loved ones safe with just a touch of a button. Not only will you be able to set your alarm, you’ll also be able to activate the motion sensors, adjust the thermostat, and see if it’s your neighbor or a stranger at the door.

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    Security Alarm Camera

    Reality TV That’s Worth Watching

    Wouldn’t life be so much easier if you could see what is happening at home when you are not there? With premier indoor video cameras, you can do exactly that, whether you are out running errands, visiting family out of state, or on a tropical vacation. Plus, with outdoor video camera options, you will be made aware of all ordinary and out-of-the-ordinary activity that goes on both in and around your home.

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    Smart Home Integrations

    Amazon Echo’s Alexa offers certain capabilities that a regular home automation service cannot. With this advanced technology comes smarter security, which means you and your loved ones, as well as your home and belongings, will be safer than ever before. In fact, all you need to access and monitor security cameras, lights, door locks, and even thermostats is a mobile device.

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    Security Solutions for Commercial Properties & Small Businesses

     

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    Smart automation and security aren’t just available for home usage. Many of our residential customers who own commercial properties or small businesses choose to add essential protection features, such as alarm monitoring, access control, intercom and keycard entry systems, fire alarms, and carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. 

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    Get the Best Home Security

    A family-owned alarm and residential security company for more than 30 years, we’re nationally recognized through our various U.S. East Coast locations. All of our systems can be customized and built to your specific needs, with as many or as few components as you require. For extra peace of mind, our Central Station Monitoring and support acts as your “secret guardian,” providing 24/7 remote monitoring of securities systems. Through our Alarm.com partnership, we offer smart securities systems to control and monitor security, wellness, and energy management in your home and business. Alarm.com’s mobile app enables home security systems services including heating, cooling and lighting. Securities Systems aren’t just available for home usage. Many of our residential customers also own commercial properties or small businesses and choose to add essential protection features. Request a quote today for all your home security needs.

     

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