Project Overview
For an estate home in the Lighthouse Point area of Collingwood, this project involved a complete overhaul of an outdated and insufficient alarm system. After a break-in through a second-floor window, the homeowner felt vulnerable and under-protected. They contacted Summit Logic to design a modern security platform with full interior and perimeter coverage, real-time visibility, and granular control. The previous panel could not deliver any of it.
We retrofitted the property with a complete Ajax security platform, expanding coverage across upper windows, exterior zones, and every interior floor. The owners now arm the perimeter, individual floors, or the entire home independently. Camera-verified alerts confirm any triggered sensor before dispatch. The result is a substantially more secure estate home with intelligent detection, faster notifications, and the kind of partitioning that suits a property near Pretty River Estates.
Client Goals
- Secure vulnerable entry points, including second-floor windows
- Eliminate interior and exterior blind spots
- Gain real-time awareness and mobile notifications
- Integrate motion-based camera snapshots
- Restore confidence and peace of mind after a break-in
- Enable partial/perimeter arming for night and travel
Our Solution
To restore the homeowner's confidence and significantly enhance overall protection, we installed a complete Ajax professional security system designed for the realities of large Southern Georgian Bay estate homes. This included indoor motion sensors with built-in cameras, outdoor motion detectors for perimeter line crossing, upper-floor glassbreak sensors, and visible outdoor sirens.
Because this was a large estate retrofit, we used Ajax wireless architecture to keep a clean aesthetic and minimal disruption to the home. The system was programmed for granular arming, so the owner can secure individual floors or just the perimeter based on the time of day or who is home. Cellular backup keeps the system armed and reporting during local internet outages near the escarpment. The result is a fast, reliable, modern alarm system built for real-world risk.
Scope of Work
- Replacement of legacy alarm hardware
- Installation of full Ajax alarm system
- Outdoor-rated sirens with visual indicators
- Motion detectors with built-in cameras
- Motion + glassbreak combination sensors
- Dedicated glassbreak sensors for upper-floor windows
- Perimeter line-crossing detection
- Estate-home retrofit with minimal disruption
- Full app configuration and user onboarding
Technology Used
Security & Detection
- • Ajax MotionCam (motion + camera verification)
- • Ajax MotionProtect Outdoor
- • Ajax GlassProtect
- • Ajax DoorProtect
- • Ajax StreetSiren (outdoor)
- • Ajax HomeSiren (indoor)
Control & Connectivity
- • Ajax Hub 2 Plus
- • Mobile app with zone-based arming
- • Real-time notifications and camera snapshots
Additional Features
- • Silent arming options
- • Night mode
- • Custom automation scenarios
Security Disclosure Notice
For security reasons, specific sensor locations, coverage patterns, device quantities, and system configurations are intentionally not disclosed. Only general information is provided to protect homeowner privacy and safety.
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What Makes This Project Unique
- Break-in occurred through a second-floor entry, requiring advanced upper-level detection
- Full perimeter coverage including line-crossing detection
- Large home retrofit completed with minimal disruption
- Highly granular arming modes (perimeter only, floor-by-floor, or full system)
- Drastically improved homeowner confidence and safety
Client Testimonial
The client expressed overwhelming relief knowing that their perimeter and interior spaces are now fully protected. They especially appreciated the ability to arm individual floors and areas of the home independently, giving them complete control and peace of mind after the incident.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a full Ajax retrofit take on a Collingwood estate home?
Most full Ajax retrofits on an estate home in Collingwood take three to five days on site, depending on square footage and how many outdoor zones are added. We pre-program the hub, sensors, and keypads in the shop, then commission on site. Wireless architecture means almost no drywall damage, which keeps disruption low for owners living in the home during install. Properties in the Pretty River Estates and Lighthouse Point areas typically land at the four-day mark.
Can the alarm be armed by floor or zone instead of all at once?
Yes. Ajax supports granular partitioning, so the homeowner can arm just the perimeter, a single floor, or the whole home. Night mode arms ground-floor doors, windows, and motion sensors while leaving upper floors live for movement. Travel mode arms everything. The keypad and app present the same options, and modes are switchable from a phone anywhere in the world. This is the configuration we use on most large Collingwood estate homes.
Is Ajax monitored 24/7 in Collingwood?
Yes. Ajax can connect to a 24/7 ULC-listed monitoring station, with verified-video alerts attached to each event. We also offer self-monitoring through the Ajax app for owners who want direct control. Many estate clients in Collingwood use both: pro monitoring as the primary path and personal app alerts as the second layer. The hub uses cellular backup, so monitoring continues during local internet outages, which matter on properties near the escarpment.
Will the cameras pick up wildlife and trigger false alarms?
No. Ajax MotionCam sensors use dual-PIR detection plus on-board image analysis to filter out small animals, blowing leaves, and headlight flashes. Outdoor MotionProtect Curtain sensors are tuned for line crossing rather than open-field motion. False alarms drop close to zero in our experience on Collingwood properties. Each event sends a short photo sequence to the owner, so they can verify before dispatching response. This is one of the main reasons we standardised on Ajax for estate homes.
Can Summit Logic take over an existing alarm system from another installer?
Yes. We regularly take over Ajax, DSC, and other panel systems on Collingwood, Lighthouse Point, and Pretty River Estates properties. The first step is a site visit to audit existing sensors, panel health, and monitoring setup. We then propose either a clean Ajax retrofit or a phased upgrade that re-uses serviceable hardware. Either way, ownership of the system, codes, and monitoring contract transfers fully to the homeowner. No legacy lockouts, no hostage configurations.
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