Bring your home or business technology together with Sentry Audio Video. We design, supply, install and service smart-home controls, lighting, motorized shades, audio/video, networks and security systems throughout Brooklyn. Whether you are starting a renovation, buying a complete new system or looking for help with equipment already installed, we can guide the project from the first conversation through installation and support.
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Smart systems for Brooklyn brownstones, apartments and new construction
A townhouse with several floors needs a different plan from an apartment or a new condominium. For a multi-level home, we consider how the network, music, video and controls connect the living spaces. Where a rear garden or roof terrace is included, outdoor sound and connectivity become part of the design rather than an afterthought. In an apartment, equipment storage, quiet operation, room acoustics and coordination with building management may shape the installation.
Finished interiors deserve careful planning. We review practical cable routes and ways to place speakers, displays and controls without overwhelming the room. During a renovation, the opportunity is to settle wiring, lighting interfaces, shade power and equipment locations before finishes limit the choices. Our role is to coordinate those technology decisions with the owner and project team, and deliver a system people can comfortably use every day.
New-system sales, design and installation
Choose a complete system or begin with the rooms that matter most. We help select equipment around the way you live, work and entertain, then supply and install the agreed solution. A new project can bring together Control4, Savant or Crestron control, supported Josh.ai voice functions, Lutron lighting and shades, entertainment and a dependable network. The goal is a coordinated experience, with sensible controls and a clear path for future additions.
A written proposal sets out the equipment, installation, programming, testing and handover. For construction and major renovations, we work through the technology requirements with the builder, designer and electrical team. For an occupied home, the installation can be planned around the rooms in daily use. You do not need to arrive with a finished equipment list; explain the result you want and we can develop the appropriate scope.
Lighting and motorized shades that suit the interior
Well-planned lighting makes it easier to move from everyday living to entertaining or watching a film. Lutron lighting control can organize compatible fixtures into useful scenes and reduce the number of repetitive adjustments. Motorized shades can address privacy and daylight while keeping operation convenient. We consider the windows, fabrics, power, fixture compatibility and control locations as part of the room design.
For an existing HomeWorks or RadioRA installation, we can assess the route to a supported upgrade. Useful components may be retained where compatible; other work may involve new controls, programming or infrastructure. The recommendation follows the installation we find, with repair and modernization choices explained in understandable terms.
Home theaters, music and outdoor entertainment
A Brooklyn media room should work for its actual seats and everyday sources. We plan screen placement, dialogue clarity, speaker coverage and equipment storage together, whether the room is a dedicated theater or a shared living space. Kaleidescape movie playback, distributed music, Sonos and compatible control systems can be considered as part of the entertainment design.
For private outdoor areas, we assess listening zones, neighbors, available wiring and suitable equipment protection. Indoor and outdoor zones should be easy to select without requiring the owner to operate several disconnected systems. The commissioning and handover cover the routines agreed for the included rooms and spaces.
Wi-Fi, cameras, entry systems and business technology
Streaming, remote work, cameras and automation depend on the network beneath them. We assess wired and wireless coverage across the included floors and rooms, with cabling, switches, access points and equipment storage planned for the property. Network upgrades can support an existing smart home as well as a new installation.
Camera, alarm, intercom and access-control projects begin with the areas and functions the owner wants to protect or manage. Private-residence systems are distinguished from shared building equipment, and any common-area work is separately authorized. For Brooklyn businesses, the scope can include meeting-room AV, presentation displays, distributed sound, structured wiring and IT support, with user and administrator responsibilities made clear.
Upgrades that improve what you already own
You may want better sound, simpler controls, more reliable Wi-Fi, additional rooms or newer lighting and shades. We assess the existing installation and identify what is worth keeping before recommending changes. A phased upgrade can address the immediate priority while allowing for later additions. Replacement equipment is considered alongside the programming, wiring and network it depends on.
The proposal should make the choices clear: restore an unreliable function, modernize one part of the home, or coordinate a broader improvement. We explain dependencies and optional work so you can choose a sensible next step.
Repairs and service calls without technical homework
If the television, music, lighting, shades, network or other connected equipment is not working properly, tell us what is happening. You do not need model numbers, serial numbers or a technical equipment inventory to request a service call. Our technician can identify the equipment and investigate the problem during the visit.
Describe which room or function is affected and when the problem occurs. We handle the technical assessment and explain the repair or replacement options. If there is a separate improvement you would like to consider, it can be discussed without turning a straightforward service request into an undefined overhaul.
Taking over a system installed by another company
You can contact Sentry even if we did not install the system. We assess inherited Control4, Savant, Crestron, Lutron, AV and networking installations, identify the supported equipment and review the access needed to service them. We will explain any programming, account or documentation issues that need attention; you are not expected to diagnose those issues before calling.
A takeover can lead to repairs, a focused upgrade or a longer-term modernization plan. The aim is to give you understandable options and a practical support path for the system you own.
Brooklyn neighborhoods and project enquiries
We welcome enquiries for Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, DUMBO, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Manhattan Beach, Mill Basin and other Brooklyn neighborhoods. Tell us the actual property address so access, scope and scheduling can be confirmed.
New York office: 4500 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758.
(516) 210-2120
For a new project, an upgrade, a repair or a takeover, start with a brief description of what you want to achieve. We will help with the next steps.