Owl Vision Solutions installs security cameras, upgrades older alarm systems, and fits smart locks and home networks across North York, including condos. Toronto Police require break-and-enter alarms to be verified before officers are sent, so we pair alarms with cameras.
Owl Vision Solutions installs security cameras, alarm systems, access control and home networks across North York, from large detached homes in York Mills and Bayview Village to condos around Yonge and Sheppard and offices in Don Mills. We’re based in Markham, a short drive up the 404.
Call (647) 588-9688 or send us a message for a free quote.
Security Cameras for North York Homes
- Full-property coverage for larger homes. Driveway, front entry, side yards, backyard and garage, with 4K cameras where detail matters.
- Concealed cabling through the attic and soffit, so a finished home stays finished.
- Cameras you already bought. We install customer-supplied kits too. One North York client bought a Lorex camera kit at Costco and we handled the mounting, cabling and setup.
- Recording that lasts. Seven 4K cameras on a 4 TB drive keep roughly a week of footage; we size storage to how far back you want to look.
More about our security camera installation
Alarm Upgrades and Life-Safety Sensors
Many North York homes already have an alarm that was installed years ago. The panel might still work, but the sensors often don’t. On one North York home we upgraded the system to a DSC PowerSeries Neo with a Qolsys IQ touchscreen panel and replaced smoke, carbon monoxide and water-leak detectors that had expired or been damaged, then added 4K cameras inside and out.
Smoke and CO detectors have a limited service life, so if your alarm is more than a few years old it’s worth checking the dates. We’ll tell you what can be kept and what needs replacing. We also install Ajax wireless alarms as an Ajax Authorized Partner.
How Toronto Police respond to alarms
North York is policed by the Toronto Police Service. Its alarm response policy requires break-and-enter signals to be verified by the monitoring station before police attendance is requested, and false alarm fees are invoiced to the monitoring station. In plain terms: an alarm that can be verified with cameras gets taken more seriously. You can choose professional monitoring or self-monitoring from your phone.
More about alarm systems and monitoring
Condos in North York
North York has a large share of the city’s condos, especially along Yonge Street between Sheppard and Finch. Condo security works differently from a house:
- A camera that records only inside your unit is generally your call.
- Anything on the door, in the hallway or in the garage is usually a common element, so it needs board approval first.
- A smart lock with an activity log is often the easiest way to know who comes and goes without recording the hallway.
Read more: Can you install a security camera in your condo in Ontario?
Offices, Retail and Home Networks
- Offices: network cabling, racks, backup power, access control with user management you control
- Retail and restaurants: cameras, background music and display screens installed by one team
- Large homes: whole-home Wi-Fi with wired access points, so the far rooms and the backyard get usable speeds
Structured cabling · Wi-Fi and networks · Access control
Why North York Clients Choose Owl Vision
- 12 years in low-voltage work, starting out as cable installers
- Upgrades, not just new installs: we check what you already have before selling anything
- Insured and WSIB-covered
- Clear, itemized quotes with no hidden fees
- After-sales support seven days a week
Areas We Cover in North York
Willowdale, York Mills, Hoggs Hollow, Bayview Village, Don Mills, Newtonbrook, Bathurst Manor, Lansing, Armour Heights and the Yonge–Sheppard area, plus nearby Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, Scarborough and the rest of Toronto.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you upgrade my old alarm instead of replacing everything?
Often, yes. We check the panel, wiring and sensors first. Sometimes only the expired detectors or the keypad need replacing; sometimes a new panel makes more sense.
Will Toronto Police respond to my alarm?
Toronto Police require break-and-enter alarms to be verified by the monitoring station before officers are requested. Cameras the station can check make verification much easier.
Can I put a camera on my condo door?
Usually only with your condo board’s approval, because the door exterior and hallway are typically common elements. Inside your unit is generally up to you.
Do you install camera kits bought from Costco or online?
Yes. We install customer-supplied kits and will tell you honestly if a kit won’t cover what you need.
Do you work in condos and commercial buildings that require insurance certificates?
We’re insured and WSIB-covered. Let us know what your property manager needs and we’ll provide it before the job.
How do I get a quote?
Call (647) 588-9688 or use our contact form. We’re open Monday to Friday 8:00 to 6:30 and weekends 9:00 to 5:00.