What are motorized shades?

Motorized shades are automated window treatments that allow control of natural light, privacy, and glare using wall keypads, touch panels, mobile devices, or voice control. They integrate seamlessly into smart home systems.

What types of motorized shades do you install?

We install sheer, light-filtering, blackout, and custom fabric motorized shades, tailored to the room’s function, lighting requirements, and interior design.

Can motorized shades help protect furniture and interiors?

Yes. Motorized shades reduce UV exposure and glare, helping protect floors, furniture, artwork, and finishes from fading and sun damage while improving energy efficiency.

Are motorized shades useful for home theaters and media rooms?

Yes. Blackout motorized shades are ideal for home theaters and media rooms, allowing instant light control to create optimal viewing conditions.

Can shades be automated based on time, sunlight, or occupancy?

Yes. Motorized shades can be automated based on time of day, sunlight levels, room occupancy, or custom scenes for effortless light management.

Do motorized shades integrate with smart home systems?

Yes. Motorized shades integrate with smart home platforms such as Savant, allowing unified control with lighting, climate, audio-video, and security systems.

Can motorized shades be controlled by voice?

Yes. When integrated with Josh.ai, motorized shades can be controlled using natural, privacy-focused voice commands that are room-aware and contextual.

What wall controls are available for motorized shades?

We integrate refined wall controls such as Lutron Sunnata keypads, providing elegant tactile control and quick access to lighting and shade scenes.

Do you provide design, installation, and programming?

Yes. We provide complete service including shade design, fabric selection, professional installation, system programming, commissioning, and long-term support.

Do you offer clean TV installations with no visible wires?

Yes. All TV installations include professional wire concealment with power and low-voltage cabling hidden behind walls or within concealed conduit systems for a clean, minimalist finish.

Do you install Samsung Frame TVs?

Yes. We specialize in Samsung Frame TV installations, including flush mounting, recessed options, and clean wire management to ensure the TV blends seamlessly into the space as artwork.

Can you install OLED and QLED televisions?

Yes. We install premium OLED and QLED televisions and ensure proper placement, ventilation, alignment, and secure mounting for optimal performance and longevity.

What types of walls can you mount TVs on?

We mount televisions on drywall, brick, concrete, stone, and specialty surfaces using professional-grade hardware appropriate for each material.

Do you help determine the correct TV height and placement?

Yes. Each installation is planned based on room layout, seating position, lighting, and screen size to ensure optimal viewing comfort and reduced glare or strain.

Can the TV be integrated with sound systems or smart home control?

Yes. We integrate TVs with soundbars, surround sound systems, streaming devices, and smart home platforms for seamless control and usability.

Is this a white-glove TV installation service?

Yes. Our service includes consultation, professional mounting, wire concealment, system setup, and final testing for a fully finished result.

Access Control Smarter Access

Access Control System Installation in Long Island

Smart Secure Entry Solutions for Homes & Businesses

At Audio Video Long Island, we design and install professional access control systems for residential and commercial properties throughout Long Island. Using Alarm.com smart access control, we deliver secure, reliable, and easy-to-manage entry solutions that enhance safety, control, and convenience.

Our access control systems are engineered to protect people and property while remaining intuitive for daily use.

Smart Access Control with Alarm.com

We utilize Alarm.com access control technology to provide centralized management, real-time monitoring, and remote control of doors and users. Property owners and managers can easily manage credentials, monitor access events, and control doors from a secure web portal or mobile app.

Alarm.com access control allows for:

Secure credential management
Remote door control and monitoring
User-based permissions and schedules
Real-time alerts and access logs
Integration with cameras and alarm systems

Professional Door Hardware Installation

We install and configure a wide range of commercial-grade and residential access control hardware, including:

Magnetic locks (mag locks)
Electric door strikes
Rim strikes and panic hardware integration
Card, fob, keypad, and mobile credentials

All hardware is professionally mounted and aligned to ensure reliable operation, proper door closure, and long-term durability.

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Integration

Safety and code compliance are critical. Our access control systems can be properly integrated with fire alarm and life safety systems, ensuring doors unlock automatically during fire alarm activation or power loss as required by code.

We design access control systems that:

Release on fire alarm activation
Fail safe where required
Maintain clear egress paths
Comply with applicable life safety standards

This integration ensures security never interferes with occupant safety.

Residential & Commercial Applications

We provide access control solutions for a wide range of properties, including:

Private residences and gated homes
Apartment buildings and multi-family properties
Offices and corporate spaces
Retail locations and storefronts
Schools, daycares, and professional facilities

Each system is customized to the property’s layout, usage, and security requirements.

Design, Installation & Support

Every access control project begins with proper system design. We evaluate door types, traffic flow, security needs, and code requirements before installation. Our team handles wiring, hardware installation, programming, testing, and user training.

Ongoing support and maintenance are available to ensure your access control system remains secure, reliable, and fully operational.

Serving Long Island

Audio Video Long Island proudly provides access control system installation throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County, delivering smart, secure entry solutions for homes and businesses.

Secure Your Property with Smart Access Control

Contact Audio Video Long Island to schedule a consultation and design a custom Alarm.com access control system for your residential or commercial property.

Burglar Alarm system

Learn more about how our burglar alarm security cameras and access control can all be integrated with the same application, utilizing technology from alarm.com

Security & Surveillance

For more information on how our Access Control systems integrate with our camera and security services, explore our Camera system page.

What is smart access control and how does Alarm.com improve security?

Smart access control allows you to manage who can enter your property using mobile credentials, key fobs, keypads, or access cards instead of traditional keys. Alarm.com smart access control enhances security by providing real-time monitoring, remote locking and unlocking, user activity logs, and instant alerts. This ensures complete visibility and control over your property at all times, whether residential or commercial.

Can Alarm.com access control integrate with security cameras and alarm systems?

Yes. Alarm.com access control integrates seamlessly with security cameras, intrusion alarms, and monitoring services. This allows events such as door access, forced entry attempts, or scheduled unlocks to be automatically linked with video recordings and alarm notifications, creating a unified and smarter security ecosystem.

What types of doors and locks can be integrated with Alarm.com access control?

Alarm.com access control supports a wide range of commercial and residential hardware, including magnetic locks, electric strikes, rim strikes, panic bars, and smart door hardware. Systems can also be designed to integrate with life-safety and fire alarm systems where required by code, ensuring safe egress during emergencies.

Is Alarm.com smart access control suitable for both businesses and homes?

Absolutely. Alarm.com smart access control is ideal for commercial buildings, offices, multi-tenant properties, and high-end residences. Business owners benefit from advanced user permissions, scheduling, and audit trails, while homeowners enjoy convenient mobile access, automation, and enhanced security—all managed through a single, easy-to-use platform.