What Horizon Electronics does

Horizon Electronics, Inc. dba Horizon Security Systems is a Miami Lakes, Florida-based systems integrator founded in 1979 that designs, installs, and monitors integrated building technology systems for residential and commercial customers across the South Florida counties of Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach. The company operates across four service disciplines: access control, fire protection/ alarm systems, security (intrusion detection and video), and telecommunications/network infrastructure integration.

The company's technology stack is multi-vendor and integration-led rather than proprietary. Its security and fire offerings draw on equipment from Bosch, Honeywell, DSC, Silent Knight, and AlarmNet, with monitoring redundancy across PSTN, GSM/cellular, and Internet/IP communications paths. Telecom and network systems leverage equipment from AT&T, Samsung, MITEL, Panasonic, VTech, HP, Cisco, Dell, ADTRAN, Eaton, ICC, and OpenHouse. The company operates a UL Listed central monitoring station and holds a Florida State Contractor License (#EF0000530) as well as Miami-Dade County central station certification for fire alarm service. No proprietary software platform, mobile application, or public API was disclosed.

Horizon's revenue model combines one-time installation fees with recurring monthly monitoring contracts (a representative offering is $349 installation plus $35/month on a 36-month agreement), supplemented by telecom/network integration projects for SMB and enterprise clients. With 1–10 employees and no disclosed external funding, the company operates as a privately-held small business with a long-tenured local presence. The only named customer reference identified is House of Horror, an entertainment/attractions operator.

Name

Horizon Electronics

Legal name

Horizon Electronics, Inc.

Website

https://horizonsecurity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Horizon Electronics is a Miami Lakes, Florida-based systems integrator founded in 1979 that designs, installs, and monitors integrated access control, fire, security, and telecom/network systems for residential and commercial customers across South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Security and Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Physical Security IoT & Smart Building Security Integration (Sensors, BMS tie-ins) (BPAKAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Video Surveillance (CCTV/VMS) System Integration (BPAKAGAA), Perimeter Security Systems Integration (Fences, Sensors, Barriers) (BPAKAGAD), Gate & Perimeter Video Entry Systems (Villas/Estates/HOAs) (HSAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Security alarm monitoring
• Fire protection systems
• Access control systems
• Business telephone systems
• Network infrastructure solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami Lakes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Monthly Monitoring Services: Recurring monthly monitoring service charges for security and fire alarm systems. Basic monitoring at $35/month with a 36-month agreement requirement.
2. Installation Services: One-time installation charges for security systems. Basic system installation priced at $349.00. Installation includes hardware components and system setup.
3. System Reactivation Fees: Account activation fee of $50 for reactivating existing systems, typically completed within 24 hours.
4. Telecommunications Equipment and Services: Sale and service of business telephone systems, network infrastructure, and related equipment including the Synapse system and network solutions.
5. Service and Maintenance: Service department provides ongoing support and maintenance for installed systems including repairs and annual inspections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Horizon Electronics integrates technologies in access control, electronic security, telecommunications, and network systems, providing turn-key security and connectivity solutions to residential and commercial customers in South Florida. The company designs, installs, and services intrusion detection systems, fire alarm systems, access control, CCTV surveillance, business telephone systems (Synapse), and LAN/WAN network infrastructure, backed by 24-hour UL-listed central station monitoring.

Product overview

Horizon Electronics operates as a South Florida-based security and telecommunications provider offering an integrated suite of products. The core portfolio includes Security Intrusion Systems (using Bosch, Honeywell, DSC platforms), Fire Protection Systems, Integrated Access Control (via Access Easy Controller and Bosch systems), CCTV Surveillance, and Telephone/Network Solutions (Synapse system). These offerings are supported by 24-hour UL-listed central station monitoring, remote programming capabilities, and managed services. The company provides turn-key solutions from design and installation through ongoing service and monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Intrusion Systems
• Fire Protection Systems
• Integrated Access Control
• Telephone Systems (Synapse)
• Network Solutions
• CCTV Surveillance Systems
• 24-Hour UL Listed Central Station Monitoring

Quantifiable outcome

• System reactivation can be completed within 24 hours for existing systems

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationHorizon Security Systems offers comprehensive product range including Bosch G-Series integrated security systems (up to 599 points, 32 areas, 32 doors, 2,000 users), B-Series security systems (up to 48 points, 4 areas), B450-C ConnectIX IP and Cellular Communicator, and B-426 Ethernet Communicator with NIST-FIPS197 certified encryption.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Honeywell Vista panels with Total Connect, a fully integrated fire, intrusion and access control system. Also distributes Honeywell 7845GSM and 7845GSMi Internet Communicators for alarm transmission.
• DSCcoreTechnology or IntegrationOffers DSC product line intrusion systems as part of their security solutions portfolio.
• Silent KnightcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Silent Knight 5820XL-EVS and 5820XL fire alarm control panels with integrated Emergency Voice System (EVS) and mass notification capabilities.
• AlarmNetcoreTechnology or IntegrationAlarmNet Network Control Center provides redundant 24/7 monitoring infrastructure for alarm signal delivery via GSM, Internet, and cellular paths. Services include full data reporting and remote programming capabilities for compatible security panels.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• SimpliSafe: DIY, cloud-managed home security provider that competes for the same residential monitoring dollars as Horizon's basic package, but via direct-to-consumer rather than installer channel.

Direct peers

• Brivo: Cloud-native access control and physical security platform serving SMB and enterprise customers with remote-managed access – directly comparable to Horizon's Access Easy Controller and managed access services, but delivered as SaaS rather than on-prem panels.
• Ackerman Security Systems: Regional US security integrator with UL-listed monitoring serving residential and commercial customers with bundled intrusion, fire, and access control – a close profile match for Horizon.
• Vector Security: Regional and national security integrator providing intrusion, fire, video, access control, and managed services with its own monitoring centers – closely mirrors Horizon's integrated, dealer-style business model.

Broad incumbents

• Vivint Smart Home: National smart-home and security provider combining intrusion, video, access, and home automation under a recurring service model. Overlaps with Horizon's residential segment and smart-home integrations (Z-Wave).
• Johnson Controls / Tyco Integrated Security: Global integrated building security and fire protection provider for commercial and government sites. Directly comparable to Horizon's commercial/government segment (multi-building, code-compliant, UL-monitored installations), with broader enterprise reach.
• Alarm.com: Cloud platform powering security dealers with connected intrusion, video, and access control. Highly relevant as both a competitor to integrators and as an enabling platform that Horizon-style dealers may adopt to modernize their offering.
• ADT: Largest US residential and commercial security provider with nationwide UL-listed monitoring centers. Highly comparable to Horizon's intrusion, fire, access, and CCTV integration offering, but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Regional players

• CPI Security Systems: Southeast US-based security integrator serving residential and commercial customers with its own monitoring center – very comparable profile to Horizon's regional, vertically integrated model.

Others

• RingCentral: Cloud UCaaS/contact-center provider serving the same SMB telecom buyer Horizon targets with the Synapse PBX – a substitute technology direction for Horizon's legacy telecom revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/horizon-security-systems

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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