Security Systems for Homes and Businesses in Melbourne

It depends on what you want to prevent and how the property is used. Alarms detect break-ins, cameras record activity, intercoms manage visitors and access control manages who can enter. Many homes start with an alarm and a few cameras, while businesses often combine all four. We'll recommend a setup after understanding your property.

They do different jobs, so many people have both. An alarm alerts you or a monitoring centre that someone has entered. Cameras show who it was and what they did, and can deter people in the first place. If budget means starting with one, we can plan the system so the other can be added later.

Commercial systems usually cover more doors and cameras, have several users with different access levels, and need records of who entered and when. Home systems focus on simple day-to-day use for the household. The equipment is often similar, but the design and setup are different.

Cameras are usually placed at entries, driveways, car parks, registers and loading areas. You should avoid recording neighbours' private areas, and workplaces must follow state surveillance laws, which include notice requirements in NSW and restrictions on areas like toilets and change rooms in Victoria. We'll help you position cameras sensibly, but check your obligations if you're unsure.

Yes. In both Victoria and New South Wales, anyone installing alarms, CCTV or access control for someone else must hold the appropriate state security licence, and cabling work requires separate registration. Always ask your installer for their licence details. You can view ours on our licences page.

An intercom lets you see and talk to a visitor, then decide whether to let them in. Access control lets people who are already authorised, such as staff or residents, enter using a card, fob or code. Many buildings use both: intercoms for visitors and access control for regular users.

Often, yes. Depending on the equipment, some systems can be managed from one app or linked so that one event triggers another. Others work side by side. We'll explain what's possible with the equipment we recommend before you go ahead.

In many cases we can add cameras, replace old recorders, upgrade alarm panels or add an intercom or access control to what you already have, if the existing equipment is compatible. Tell us what you have and we'll advise whether upgrading or replacing makes more sense.

Our office is in Fawkner, and we install and support systems for homes and businesses across metropolitan Melbourne. Include your suburb when you enquire and we'll confirm availability.

Call 1300 731 173 or complete the enquiry form with your property type, location and the systems you're interested in. For most jobs we'll need to understand the site before giving a final price.