Own a holiday home? Keeping an eye on it when you’re away is a real challenge. A client on the Mornington Peninsula wanted to remotely monitor their property. They also wanted to accept deliveries without being on site. Jim’s Security installed a Hikvision CCTV system, an AX Pro wireless alarm, and a smart garage door relay.
Now the homeowner can arm and disarm their alarm from their phone. They can watch live camera footage at any time. They can even open the garage door for a delivery driver. All of it works from anywhere in the world.
The Challenge: Security and Access for an Unoccupied Property
Holiday homes sit empty for long stretches. That makes them an attractive target. This customer needed more than a basic alarm. They wanted to:
- Monitor the property in real time via CCTV cameras inside and outside the garage
- Receive alerts if something triggered the alarm
- Remotely let in a delivery driver by opening the garage door from their phone
A camera-only or alarm-only system wouldn’t cut it. Everything needed to work together in one place.
What Was Installed
Hikvision CCTV System
Hikvision cameras were installed inside and outside the garage. The interior camera gives a wide view of the space. It captures anyone entering through the roller door. The outdoor camera covers the driveway approach. Together, they show the full picture of what’s happening at the property.
All cameras feed into the Hik-Connect app. That’s the same app used to manage the alarm. The owner has one app for everything.
Hikvision AX Pro Wireless Alarm
The AX Pro is a professional-grade wireless alarm. It suits holiday homes well because it doesn’t need a fixed phone line. The setup at this property includes:
- A lounge PIR camera detector (motion detection with image capture)
- A front door sensor
- A wireless keypad
- A keyfob for easy arming and disarming on site
- A wireless sounder
Every device talks wirelessly to the AX Pro hub. The install stays clean and flexible. All devices show full signal and battery in the Hik-Connect app.
Garage Door Relay
This is the feature that ties it all together. A relay was wired into the garage door opener. It was then paired with the AX Pro as a controllable output. A simple toggle in the Hik-Connect app opens or closes the door remotely.
When a delivery arrives, the owner pulls up the camera feed. They confirm who’s at the door. They open the garage, watch the parcel go in, then close it again. No phone calls. No need to be home.
Why This Approach Works for Holiday Homes
Self-monitoring via an app puts the homeowner in control. There are no ongoing monitoring fees. The Hik-Connect platform sends push notifications for alarm events. The owner is alerted the moment something triggers. That includes motion, door sensors, or tamper events.
The AX Pro is fully wireless. There’s no complex cabling to run through walls. The system is also easy to expand later. Adding more sensors or cameras is straightforward.
Why Professional Installation Makes a Difference
Wiring a relay into a garage door opener isn’t a plug-and-play job. Getting it wrong can cause the door to behave unpredictably. A professional installer wires the relay correctly. They configure the AX Pro output properly. They also position cameras for genuinely useful coverage.
Jim’s Security installers are trained on Hikvision systems. They set up the Hik-Connect app and user accounts. They walk you through everything before they leave.
Want a similar setup for your holiday home or investment property? Get a free quote from Jim’s Security today.
Learn more on our home security camera installation page or read about wireless alarm systems on the Jim’s Security website.
