Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Home Security & Smart Technology Solutions
Smith & Sons has been a trusted leader in home and business security, entertainment, and smart technology solutions for 70 years. Our full-service approach ensures clients receive tailored systems from concept to completion, emphasizing prevention, innovation, and reliability. We specialize in advanced security monitoring, custom home entertainment systems, and smart home automation, serving Northern California and Lake Tahoe with unmatched expertise. Our commitment to quality includes 24/7 monitoring with no signal delay, life safety detection, and perimeter security solutions.Backed by partnerships with industry leaders like Samsung, we deliver cutting-edge technology and community-focused initiatives, such as donations to Autism Speaks. With decades of experience, we prioritize client satisfaction through consultation, design, installation, and ongoing support, ensuring safety, convenience, and peace of mind for every property.
Services
Home Security Monitoring
Custom Home Entertainment
Smart Home Automation
Bear Deterrent Systems
Perimeter Barriers
Life Safety Detection
Central Vacuums
Wi-Fi Systems
Jewelry Protection
Video Verification
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We offer 70 years of experience in security and home technology solutions.
- Our systems provide no-delay 24/7 monitoring and real-time dispatch services.
- Custom designs integrate security, entertainment, and smart home automation.
- We partner with Samsung to deliver cutting-edge technology and community benefits.
- Specialized bear deterrent systems protect Lake Tahoe properties safely and effectively.
Associations and certifications
- UL
Services
Home Security Monitoring
Our 24/7 monitoring service detects and prevents intrusions before they occur using advanced technology. Systems include perimeter barriers, video verification, and life safety alerts for smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide. Designed for homes and businesses, our solutions offer real-time dispatch and no signal delay, ensuring immediate response to threats.
Custom Home Entertainment
We create immersive entertainment experiences with custom audio-visual systems, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and multi-room music. Our installations feature high-end speakers, smart controls, and dedicated theater design, transforming any space into a premium entertainment hub with seamless app-based management.
Smart Home Automation
Control lighting, thermostats, security, and appliances remotely via smartphone or tablet. Our systems integrate Wi-Fi, central vacuums, and programmable thermostats to enhance convenience, energy efficiency, and security, creating a connected living environment tailored to your lifestyle.
Bear Deterrent Systems
Safeguard Lake Tahoe properties with non-invasive bear deterrent technology. Our systems use audio and detection beams to keep bears away without harmful methods, ensuring safety for wildlife and homeowners while protecting property from intrusion.
Perimeter Barriers
Secure properties with intelligent barriers like gates, fences, and hedges. These systems control access and deter trespassing, combining physical security with advanced technology for residential and commercial properties in high-risk areas.
Questions
What services does J. Smith & Sons offer?
We provide home and business security systems, custom entertainment setups, smart home automation, bear deterrents, and perimeter barriers.
Do you offer 24/7 monitoring?
Yes, our security systems include 24/7 monitoring with no signal delay and real-time dispatch for emergencies.
How do your security systems prevent break-ins?
Our systems use perimeter detection, video verification, and deterrent messaging to stop intrusions before they occur.
Are financing options available?
Currently, we do not offer financing, but our rates are competitive with national providers.
Do you serve areas outside Northern California?
Our primary service areas are Northern California and Lake Tahoe, with specialized solutions for local challenges like wildlife deterrence.