Home Protection Centre Inc

What Home Protection Centre Inc does

Home Protection Centre & Sound Entertainment, founded in 1986 and headquartered at 4652 Sunbelt Dr, Addison, Texas, is a privately held residential custom electronics integrator serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The company installs, services, and sells security systems, camera surveillance, 24-hour alarm monitoring, fire systems, intercom systems, home theaters, custom audio/video, home automation, lighting control, multi-room music, Wi-Fi networks, and structured wiring for high-end residential customers. It holds Texas State license # B 6141 and State Fire License # ACR-1281 required to legally install fire and security systems in the state.

The company's technology stack integrates third-party platforms including Lutron (lighting control and Sivoia shading), ELAN (N800 handheld and central automation controllers), Sonance (iPort in-wall music systems), and Universal Remote Controls (MX-980). These components are designed and installed as unified systems featuring event-based automation such as auto-muting music on phone calls, doorbell-to-TV integration, and scene-based lighting control. A backup radio transmitter sends alarm signals even if phone lines are down, and 24-hour monitoring is delivered via a UL-rated central monitoring station.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time equipment sales and professional installation, a recurring monitoring subscription priced at $14.95 per month (plus a $750 i-See Video Surveillance package), and ongoing service and maintenance contracts. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer sales combined with a B2B referral channel of 25+ Dallas-area custom home builders (Alan Nixon, Bob Thompson Homes, Cooper Homes, Jim Lake Companies, Kienast Homes, and others). Marketing is primarily referral-based, supplemented by the company website, direct phone/email contact, and prior features in Electronic House Magazine and CE Pro Magazine. The company acquired Vanco Protection Services, Inc. to expand its protection services capability.

Name

Home Protection Centre Inc

Legal name

Home Protection Centre & Sound Entertainment

Website

https://hpcse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Home Protection Centre & Sound Entertainment is a privately held Addison, Texas custom electronics integrator serving DFW Metroplex homeowners with integrated security, home theater, automation, A/V, and lighting control installations, supported by 24-hour monitoring and home builder referral partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Electronics Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Home Security Automation & Integration (Monitored) (HSAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (HSAHAAAA), CCTV Camera & NVR/DVR System Installation (HSAHACAA), Multiroom Audio/Video & Home Theater Control Integration (HSAHADAE), Residential Fire Alarm Panels & Whole-Home Detection Systems (HSAHAFAD)

Keywords

• Home security systems
• Home theater installation
• Home automation
• Lighting control
• Custom audio video

Headquarters

HQ city

Addison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales and Installation: One-time sales and professional installation of home theaters, security systems, automation equipment, lighting controls, and other custom electronics
2. 24-Hour Alarm Monitoring: Recurring monthly monitoring services from UL-rated central monitoring station for burglar and fire alarms. Monthly fee of $14.95 for standard monitoring.
3. Service and Maintenance: Service department providing ongoing maintenance, support, and potential service contracts for installed systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Home Protection Centre & Sound Entertainment installs, services, and sells residential security systems, camera surveillance, 24-hour UL-rated alarm monitoring, fire systems, access control, intercoms, home theaters, custom audio/video distribution, home automation, lighting control, structured wiring, and Wi-Fi networks for homeowners in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The company also provides ongoing service and maintenance for installed systems and operates a recurring central-station alarm monitoring subscription.

Product overview

Home Protection Centre & Sound Entertainment is a residential custom electronics integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated home systems. The core offering spans security and monitoring services (Security Systems, Camera Surveillance, 24 hr. Alarm Monitoring, Access Control, Fire Systems), entertainment systems (Custom Audio/Video, Home Theaters), and home automation (Lighting Control, Home Automation, Structured Wiring, Wi-Fi Networks, Intercom Systems). These products work as an integrated system—security, automation, lighting, and entertainment are centrally controlled through unified interfaces like OmniTouch, ELAN controllers, and Lutron systems. The company specializes in custom installation and design, serving Dallas-area homeowners and working with top home builders. The company has been operating since 1986 and acquired Vanco Protection Services, Inc.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Systems 24-hour centrally monitored burglar alarm systems with professional installation, including a backup radio transmitter that sends alarm signals even if phone lines are down or cut. Designed for Dallas-area residential homeowners seeking professionally installed intrusion detection.
• Camera Surveillance Video surveillance systems that allow visual monitoring of entrances or rooms on any TV or monitor in the home, including i-See Video with indoor infrared dome cameras. Targeted at residential homeowners wanting integrated video monitoring tied into their broader home electronics.
• 24 hr. Alarm Monitoring Recurring 24-hour central station monitoring service from a UL-rated, locally based monitoring station, with operators ready to dispatch police, fire department, or emergency authorities. Priced at $14.95 per month for standard monitoring. Targeted at homeowners with installed burglar and fire alarm systems.
• Access Control Access control systems integrated with security and home automation for controlling entry points to the property. Designed for residential homeowners wanting integrated entry management alongside their security and automation systems.
• Fire Systems Fire alarm systems integrated with central monitoring for immediate response to fire emergencies, with operators ready to dispatch fire department authorities. Targeted at homeowners requiring monitored fire detection tied into a central station.
• Home Theaters Custom home theater design and installation delivering digital surround sound systems and video experiences tailored to room layout and client preferences. Targeted at Dallas-area residential homeowners seeking custom entertainment spaces.
• Custom Audio/Video Multi-room audio and video distribution systems including whole-house A/V, allowing music and video in any room with integrated control. Targeted at residential homeowners wanting whole-house entertainment distribution.
• Lighting Control Automated lighting control systems enabling one-touch scene setting for events, tasks, and security scenarios, with control from bedside keypads or mobile devices, including Lutron Sivoia shading integration. Targeted at residential homeowners seeking scene-based lighting and shading control.
• Home Automation Integrated automation systems centrally controlling music, video, intercom, security, lighting, and climate with voice mail, intercom, and TV-based entrance monitoring capabilities, built on the ELAN platform. Targeted at residential homeowners seeking centralized, integrated control of multiple home subsystems.
• Structured Wiring Professional low-voltage wiring infrastructure for homes supporting all electronic systems including audio, video, security, and networking. Targeted at residential new builds and remodels requiring foundational wiring for integrated electronics.
• Wi-Fi Networks Computer networking and wireless connectivity solutions for residential installations. Targeted at residential homeowners requiring robust home networking as part of their electronics installation.
• Intercom Systems Phone-based intercom systems enabling voice communication throughout the home with stereo speaker output capabilities. Targeted at residential homeowners wanting whole-home communication integrated with the phone system.
• Service and Maintenance Ongoing service department providing maintenance, support, and service contracts for installed home electronics and security systems, including 24-hour emergency support. Targeted at existing residential customers of HPCSE-installed systems.
• i-See Video Surveillance Package Standardized video surveillance package priced at $750.00 installation, including 2 indoor infrared dome cameras with an additional $14.95 per month monitoring charge. Some installation restrictions apply. Targeted at residential homeowners wanting a defined, packaged surveillance solution rather than a fully custom design.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of successful installations completed

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vanco Protection Services, Inc.minorOthersVanco Protection Services, Inc. is now part of Home Protection Centre & Sound Entertainment, representing an acquisition or merger expanding the company's protection services capabilities.
• LutroncoreTechnology or IntegrationLutron Sivoia Shading Systems are offered as part of lighting control solutions. Company trains extensively through CEDIA and industry affiliations on Lutron products.
• ELANcoreTechnology or IntegrationELAN N800 handheld and control systems are used for home automation solutions. ELAN systems provide centralized control of music, video, intercom and security.
• SonancecoreTechnology or IntegrationSonance iPort In-Wall Music System offered as part of custom audio/video installations.
• Electronic House MagazineminorOthersFeatured in Electronic House Magazine for home automation and electronics installations. Publication featured upon request.
• CE Pro MagazineminorOthersFeatured in CE Pro Magazine covering custom electronics installations. Publication available upon request.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ADT: Largest U.S. residential security provider with professionally installed and monitored intrusion/fire systems. Competes with HPCSE for the same Dallas homeowners, but operates as a broad national incumbent rather than a local custom integrator.
• Control4 (Snap One): Supplier of smart home automation platforms used by custom integrators like HPCSE, and increasingly competes with integrators by offering turnkey dealer programs. Comparable as a peer in the integrated home automation category HPCSE sells into.
• Vivint Smart Home: National provider of professionally installed smart home and security systems with a 24/7 monitoring service. Overlaps directly with HPCSE's integrated security + home automation offering, though at significantly larger scale and with proprietary equipment.
• Crestron Electronics: Premium home automation and A/V control manufacturer whose dealers compete directly with HPCSE on luxury whole-house automation projects. A peer in integrated smart home systems serving affluent residential customers.
• Best Buy (Magnolia) / Geek Squad: National retailer with Magnolia design centers and Geek Squad installation services offering smart home, A/V, and security integration. Competes for the same affluent Dallas homeowners considering custom electronics installations, though with a different go-to-market model.

Emerging players

• Frontpoint Security: DIY smart home security provider with professional monitoring and home automation integration. Competes in the same residential monitoring category as HPCSE, primarily for homeowners seeking lower-friction self-install solutions.
• SimpliSafe: DIY-installed home security brand with optional professional monitoring at price points that compete with HPCSE's $14.95/month monitoring offering. Relevant peer as it pressures the entry-level and mid-market portion of the residential security category HPCSE serves.

Regional players

• Cox Homelife: Cable-telco bundle offering professionally installed smart home and security with monitoring, available in Cox footprint markets including parts of Texas. Overlaps HPCSE's Dallas customer base as an alternative professionally-installed smart home/security option.
• Ackerman Security: Regional residential and commercial security provider in the Southeast U.S. with custom installation and 24/7 monitoring. Operates a comparable model to HPCSE in a different geography, making it a directly analogous regional peer.

Direct peers

• Guardian Protection: Regional professionally installed security and smart home provider offering monitored intrusion, fire, and home automation. Closely comparable business model to HPCSE — direct competitor for residential monitoring and integrated smart home installations in overlapping markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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