Residential & Estates
From secure estates to modern smart homes — Skynet delivers AI-driven security, automation, and connectivity that keeps your family, property, and community protected 24/7
Who We Serve
Residential Estates
Homeowners Associations
Property Developers
Apartment Complexes
Retirement Facilities
Freestanding Homes
Challenges We Solve
Problem? Solved.
- Rising incidents of break-ins and perimeter breaches.
- Poor visibility for guards and limited access control integration.
- Load-shedding-related security gaps
- Need for remote, mobile monitoring and automation.
- Fragmented systems across CCTV, gate access, and internet infrastructure.
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Our 360° Residential Solutions
AI CCTV
- Real-time AI analytics for gates, driveways, and perimeters.
- Alerts for loitering, trespassing, or unusual motion.
- Remote viewing from anywhere via encrypted cloud access.
- Smart license-plate recognition for visitor and resident vehicles.
Access Control Systems
- RFID, keypad, biometric, and mobile app entry.
- Integrated visitor management for estate gates.
- Cloud-controlled permissions for residents and staff.
- Automation with electric fencing and boom gates.
Smart Home Automation
- Real-time tracking of assets, vehicles, or deliveries.
- Smart lighting, plugs, and environmental automation.
- Gate and garage door integration via mobile app.
- Voice-activated smart devices for convenience and energy saving.
- Spoken Keyword activation
Fibre, Wi-Fi & Connectivity
- Estate-wide fibre backbone and Wi-Fi coverage.
- Skynet-managed internet with priority bandwidth for security.
- LTE failover to keep CCTV and access systems online.
- Network isolation for residents vs. operations traffic.
Intercoms & VoIP
- IP video intercoms for houses, guards, and control rooms.
- Two-way audio with mobile app integration.
- VoIP handsets and networked guard communication.
- Panic alarm triggers integrated into call systems.
HALO Smart Sensors
- Vape, smoke, and aggression detection for communal areas.
- Gunshot and glass-break alerts integrated with AI CCTV.
- Air-quality and temperature monitoring for estate offices.
ALL Residential Solutions
1. AI Surveillance
- AI-driven analytics with real-time detection for people, vehicles, motion, loitering, and restricted zones.
- Facial recognition, vehicle make/model recognition, and license plate logging.
- 24/7 remote access via encrypted mobile app.
- Event-based alerts: intrusions, unauthorized entries, loitering, and perimeter breaches.
- Privacy zones for compliance (avoiding neighbour property capture).
- Edge recording — footage stays available during internet outages.
- True AI learning — reduces false alarms by up to 95%.
2. Access Control Systems
- Touchless mobile access using encrypted smartphone credentials.
- RFID tag, card, or biometric entry options for homeowners, guards, or domestic staff.
- Visitor QR codes for time-limited entry.
- Boom gates and pedestrian gates linked to LPR recognition.
- Automatic lockdown and emergency override functionality.
- Access rights managed in real time through cloud dashboard.
- Integrated event trail: who entered, when, where, and for how long.
3. License Plate Recognition (LPR)
- Vehicle plate capture at all estate entry/exit points.
- Automatic boom gate triggering for approved residents.
- Blacklist and whitelist alerts for suspicious or banned vehicles.
- Integration with visitor management and access systems.
- Audit trail of all vehicle movement inside the estate.
- Real-time environmental dashboard.
4. HALO Smart Environmental Sensors
- Vape, smoke, aggression, and sound anomaly detection.
- Gunshot recognition for perimeter or guardhouses.
- Air quality monitoring (CO₂, VOC, humidity, temperature).
- Panic alerts linked to control room via AI camera trigger.
- Ideal for clubhouses, gyms, garages, and children’s areas.
5. Smart Home Automation
- Automated lighting schedules linked to motion or presence.
- Voice commands for “Goodnight”, “Lockdown”, or “Arrive Home” modes.
- Smart plugs for appliances (coffee machines, TVs, geysers, etc.).
- Automated blinds, HVAC systems, and security arming/disarming.
- Geofencing triggers: when you leave, the home locks itself and arms alarms.
- Scenes and routines customized per household.
6. Estate-Wide Fibre & Connectivity
- High-speed fibre infrastructure with separate VLANs for residents, security, and administration.
- Wi-Fi 6 coverage across common areas, gatehouses, and control rooms.
- Cloud-managed network monitoring (speed, health, uptime).
- LTE and microwave failover for critical zones.
- Secure VPN between estates and Skynet cloud for management.
7. Network Hardware & Infrastructure
- Cloud-managed switches and access points.
- Power-over-Ethernet for cameras and access controllers.
- Surge-protected cabinets and UPS redundancy.
- Scalable design for estates, apartment blocks, or single homes
8. Power Continuity & Solar Solutions
- Dedicated UPS and inverter systems for all security nodes.
- Solar integration for guardhouses, control rooms, and perimeters.
- Battery health monitoring via IoT dashboards.
- 24/7 power redundancy during load-shedding.
- Tiered backup solutions (home vs estate-level).
9. Control Room Design & Monitoring
- Integrated viewing wall with live feeds and AI alerts.
- Guard access terminals with incident playback and alert acknowledgment.
- Remote cloud management from any authorized device.
- Incident auto-recording and export to MP4 for audit purposes.
- System health notifications — camera offline, power loss, or tampering.
10. Visitor Management & Tracking
- Visitors registered via app or desktop dashboard.
- Automatic camera snapshot and LPR check-in at gate.
- Optional RFID wristbands for contractors or service providers (tracks time and movement inside estate).
- Real-time access logs for compliance and investigations.
11. Homeowner Integration Packages
- Homeowners can integrate private Avigilon or TP-Link cameras into the estate’s AI network.
- Linked alerts between homeowner and control room for shared threat response.
- Mobile dashboards for personal camera management.
- Cloud storage of events and history for insurance or audit use.
13. Panic & Emergency Systems
- Fixed and mobile panic buttons linked to control room.
- AI cameras auto-focus on triggered location.
- Alerts push to guard devices and estate management simultaneously.
- Voice or siren warnings can trigger automatically.
14. Remote Support & Maintenance
- 24/7 remote system health monitoring.
- Firmware updates, cloud configuration, and diagnostics.
- On-site technicians for repairs and training.
- Service Level Agreements (SLA) available per site.
15. Professional Services
- Risk and vulnerability assessment.
- System design and blueprinting with visual layouts.
- Structured cabling and installation management.
- Staff training and performance certification.
- Annual audit reports and upgrade recommendations.
With real AI, cloud-based management, and Motorola-backed reliability, Skynet Augmented AI redefines how South Africans experience residential safety and comfort — building smarter, safer communities for the next decade.
