Security Solutions in the Austin Metroplex

Helping you keep your business, your home, and your loved ones, safe is something we take to heart. That’s why we offer innovative video security technologies and CCTV systems for monitoring your home or business—so you can protect what matters to you most. Offering security solutions in the Austin Metroplex, we ensure comprehensive protection for all your needs.

A video surveillance system is your first line of defense against break-ins, theft, liabilities, vandalism, and property damage. Installing a high-quality, multi-camera security camera system at your home, retail store, or business enables you to keep watch 24/7. And, with remote viewing capabilities, you can view your video from wherever you are—even while you’re away or on vacation.

We can design a surveillance camera system that’s right for your location, determine the best locations for security cameras, and install and configure everything for you—so your security solution is optimized and ready-to-go.

Which security camera system is right for your application?

Choosing a video security system that offers the features and capabilities that best meet your needs is essential for effective security.

Our security experts can help you determine which video security technology and camera security system are right for your location—and your budget.

Video security cameras

• High-Resolution Images: Security cameras that capture high-resolution megapixel or HD images enable you to gain the detail needed for facial identification and court-admissible evidence.
• Low Light and Nighttime Surveillance Video security cameras equipped with a built-in IR array and enhanced imaging features such as smart IR and 3D noise reduction (3D DNR) will provide better low-light and nighttime surveillance capabilities.
• Weather Protection: Outdoor security cameras equipped with IP weather-rated enclosures or those that offer an extreme temperature operating range will provide all-weather protection year-round.

Recording Devices

• Multiple Channels Choosing a video recording solution that supports the number of cameras you need now and as your needs grow will enable you to get the most out of your investment.
• Multiple Recording Modes A video recorder that offers continuous, motion-detection, and schedule recording enables you to choose what’s best for your application and maximize recording.
• H.265+ Video Compression: H.265+ video compression reduces file sizes and reduces hard drive storage requirements while delivering crisp, clean images.

Remote Monitoring

• Remote and Mobile Access: Remote monitoring enables you to view your video from a web browser or mobile device—from anywhere!
• Multiple Recording Modes A video recorder that offers continuous, motion-detection, and schedule recording enables you to choose what’s best for your application and maximize recording.
• Email and Mobile Alerts: Many of our video security solutions can send an alert to your email or mobile device, so you can react to an incident in real-time!

We help you find the access control solution that enables you to control and manage physical access to your business in Round Rock, TX—to protect your property, employees, and assets. Whether you need access control products to secure a single door or hundreds of doors, we can provide the best solution for your location. We offer door access control equipment, card readers, access management software and all of the accessories needed to secure multiple entryways and exits at your business.

• 24/7 Access Management: Look for an access control system that provides basic security features such as real-time card management and 24/7 monitoring. Ensure the system limits access during business hours or after hours.
• Simple Administration: A good access control solution offers simple and convenient administrative management of employee credentials, status, and access rights, along with card status and replacement.
• Activity Reporting: Select a door access control product that provides an activity log with access history, data backup, and in-depth reporting capabilities of activity at all access points.
• Remote and Mobile Access: Choose an access control solution that offers remote access and enables you to view your system’s history and log via web browser or mobile device—from anywhere!

Why is access control essential for your business?

• Eliminates Unauthorized Access: Unauthorized access gained through unsecured entry points puts your employees at risk of physical harm and your assets and inventory at risk of theft.
• Improves employee safety and productivity Door access control solutions enable you to track employee whereabouts, monitor productivity, pinpoint unauthorized entry, and enhance both employee and facility safety.
• Enhances Security for Sensitive Areas: Installing access control at key entry points to sensitive areas of your business operations (such as labs, server rooms, records rooms, cash offices, and product development areas) during the day and after hours.
• Provides Convenient Access Management: With access control, you can easily manage administration for all employees, systems, and access points throughout your facility.
• Provides Flexible Scalability An IP-based access control solution provides the flexibility to add more doors to your network as your security and business needs grow.
• Supports Installations of Every Size Whether you need to secure a few doors at a single location or hundreds of doors at multiple locations, an effective access control product is designed to support businesses, banks, schools, hospitals, and industrial facilities of every size.

Choosing an access control solution that offers the features and capabilities that best meet your needs is essential for effective access management and security.

Burglar alarm systems provide peace-of-mind, knowing that your business, your home, and your family is protected from the unforeseen—including break-ins and burglaries. Installing a high-quality security alarm system at your home or place of business enables you to protect your property and loved ones—around-the-clock.

Installing a burglar alarm system also comes with many financial benefits—including keeping your most valuable assets safe from theft. Many insurance companies also offer insurance discounts to homeowners and business owners who install a video security system or burglar alarms at their homes and businesses.

1st Choice Security & Investigations can design home security alarm systems or business alarm systems that’s right for your location, determine the best locations for security alarm systems, and install and configure everything for you—so your burglar alarm is optimized and will sound off and alert the authorities whenever an incident occurs.

1st Choice Security & Investigations can help you protect your home and business.

Choosing a security alarm system that offers the features and capabilities that best meet your needs is essential for protecting your home and business.

Our security experts can help you determine which burglar alarm system is right for your location—and your budget.

Prevent break-ins and unauthorized entry. A high-quality burglar alarm system that operates on a secure network and features a loud siren that sounds off when an event occurs is essential for preventing break-ins and theft. A strategically placed home security alarm system with a warning sticker can act as a strong deterrent for would-be thieves.

Protect your assets. Installing an anti-theft or burglar alarm system at your home or business will provide a layer of protection for your most valuable assets and prevent costly losses due to theft. Many insurance providers also give homeowners and business owners a discount on their insurance premiums for having a video security system or burglar alarm.

Send/receive real-time alerts: An alarm system that provides immediate, real-time alerts and informs both you and the authorities of an unwanted event is critical for protecting your home or business during a burglary or break-in.

Many homeowners are looking for innovative ways to save time and money—and simplify their lives. First Choice Security is happy to help homeowners like you achieve that dream by offering the latest home automation technologies and home automation products to turn your house into a state-of-the-art smart home.

We will help you find the right home automation and security systems to connect, monitor and adjust your home devices remotely, whether you are at home, at work, or on vacation.

We’ll also provide dedicated support—to save you valuable time and money—and make your home more comfortable and your life easier.

Home Energy Usage Breakdown

Estimates from the 2013 Residential Energy Consumption Survey show that 48% of energy consumption in U.S. homes was for heating and cooling. Energy consumption for appliances and electronics continues to rise. Non-weather-related energy use for appliances, electronics, water heating, and lighting now accounts for 52% of total consumption, up from 42% in 1993. The average monthly utility bill for a US household is $111.08.

Space heating: 41.5%

Air conditioning: 6.2%

Water heating: 17.7%

Appliances, electronics, and lighting: 34.6%

Stay comfortable and be smart.

Protect your family, save money on your utility bill and control your home from anywhere with our popular home automation technology. We’ll help you design and customize a smart home solution that meets your needs and your budget.

Lighting and Energy Management: Stay comfortable while saving money by managing your home’s energy consumption. Control the schedules and settings of your home’s lighting, heating and cooling systems, water usage, and more—based on your schedule and activities or changes in weather conditions.

Convenient Control: Our home automation products enable you to control compatible home devices such as temperature controls, sound systems, doors, lighting and more—at the touch of a button. All connected compatible home devices can be conveniently accessed, monitored, and controlled via a mobile app or mobile device.

Affordable Home Security: You want to protect your family, your belongings, and your property. But you shouldn’t have to break the bank to do it. That’s why our home automation, security and surveillance systems are so popular. We offer reliable video security for your home at an affordable price. The complete, turn-key home automation security system can be as large or small as your home requires. Scalable designs let you expand your system when you are ready, at your own pace.

Asset Protection: A home is an expensive investment and asset. Installing a home automation system enables you to protect your home and prevent costly losses due to damage and theft. A good home automation and security system provides immediate alerts for connected devices and informs you via mobile app and smartphone of an unwanted event. Whether you left the lights on or a door unlocked, or there’s a water leak at your home, real-time alerts save you time and money by enabling you to react to an incident as it occurs.

Accessible Mobile Interface: Our home automation systems can be accessed remotely from anywhere and can send you alerts based on your preferences, so you always know what’s going on with your home and that your family is safe.

Upgrading your data, audio and visual capacity is a modern necessity. The process can seem overwhelming and that's where we come in. You can feel confident in our knowledge and trust that we will provide the lowest rates for the best possible service and materials. Stop accepting slow data speeds and feeds; it's time to push your Round Rock company into the future.

As the single most important network infrastructure component, data cable must be properly installed, terminated and tested to ensure the highest and most error-free data transmission possible. If your business or home requires fiber optics, structured data of voice network cabling, company name can help.

Additionally, investing in new security cameras also requires a data network to support the system. There needs to be the proper infrastructure in place to quickly transmit your video throughout the network to achieve the maximum amount of security. Recording and transmitting a constant video stream demands ample data. If you want to achieve 100% uptime, each camera will need to have its own cable. Luckily, installing cable and creating custom networks is a service we specialize in.

Fiber optic capabilities. Stop hindering your network's ability to transfer data. Copper-based cables are slow and antiquated. Fiber optics allows for lightning-fast speeds and multiple streams all at once. Our services can future-proof your business.

Initial cable survey. We offer a complete audit of all future installation locations. Our trained technicians will conduct a walk-through and map out where the initial installation of fiber optic cable will be. This determines the type of installation, the length of cable needed, and the overall estimate of related expenses.

Network configuration. Leave the setup to the pros. We can build your internal data system and make it as efficient as possible. What's more, our technicians will be able to connect your service with the cable provider and connect your entire workspace to the world.

Cable installation. Not only do we provide the hardware but we install the cabling as well. Our company provides a whole host of solutions for voice and data, CCTV, P.O.S., and all audio-visual applications.

Our unique service offers live, constant surveillance from a real person, working closely with law enforcement and first responders to provide a quick, proactive response, giving you full peace of mind.

Our tried-and-true procedure gives our customers the confidence that their assets are protected:

• Alert or sighting
• Verify
• Contact officer or police
• Start archiving data
• Use audio alert (if required)
• View multiple cameras for additional information
• Write report
• Save the archive for evidence