Security Cameras, Access Control & Networks in San Rafael
From our office at 851 Irwin St, Suite 222, Clear Telecommunications designs and installs security cameras, access control and network systems for San Rafael businesses, homes, community associations and multi-building properties throughout Marin County.
Our local team brings commercial and residential camera planning together with door access, structured cabling and network architecture—from a focused installation to community-wide Wi-Fi across an entire campus.
Camera Planning for San Rafael’s Business Districts and Neighborhoods
San Rafael’s Fourth Street district brings together shops, restaurants, offices and older buildings. For a storefront or mixed-use property, we discuss entrance views, deliveries, shared access and the difference between a wide overview and the closer view needed to review an event.
Away from downtown, residential and multi-building sites may call for different mounting heights, cable pathways and network connections. We plan the camera views alongside the infrastructure, recording storage and user permissions—not as separate purchases.
Downtown businesses: confirm access to exterior mounting points and coordinate work with the owner or property manager.
Managed properties: define common-area views, recording retention and who can view or export footage.
Homes and hillside sites: review driveways, changes in elevation, nighttime lighting and privacy at neighboring properties.
Marin Projects. Coordinated from Start to Finish.
Two recent community projects show how we connect access, cameras and network infrastructure around the way a property is used.
Marin County · Managed community
Shared-Amenity Access and Bike-Storage Cameras
An aging shared-code system was replaced with UniFi Access for pool, tennis court, bathroom and bike-storage entry. Access groups and remote administration simplified management, with cameras added at bike storage.
For a five-story residential community, we replaced mesh-dependent Wi-Fi with hardwired access points, upgraded switching and concealed cabling across priority main-floor spaces.
“Very easy to work with and great communication. Installed new cameras for us that work amazing and were installed very quickly with an easy system to navigate from your phone.”
Commercial Security Camera Installation in San Rafael
Commercial security cameras should produce useful footage of the places that matter: entrances, parking areas, loading zones, shared corridors, equipment rooms, and other points of activity. We plan coverage around the property, lighting, camera angles, recording needs, and the people who will review video.
We install scalable UniFi Protect camera systems with clean cabling, local recording, remote viewing, and room to expand. Our team can coordinate cameras with structured cabling, business networks, and access control so the complete system is designed together instead of added in disconnected pieces.
Supported cameras can identify person and vehicle events, helping you find relevant recordings. We configure detection areas and Alarm Manager alerts, then show authorized users how to review and export footage. Features depend on the selected equipment and software; positioning and lighting affect results. Remote app access and alerts require a working internet connection.
UniFi Protect cameras and local video recording
Coverage planning for offices, retail, parking, and multi-building sites
Low-light, entry, perimeter, and shared-area camera placement
Remote viewing, user access, documentation, and ongoing support
Residential Security Camera Installation in San Rafael
Marin homes often combine garages, side yards, gates, long driveways, and multiple levels. We design residential camera coverage around those real sightlines while keeping equipment and cable routes as discreet as the architecture allows.
A professional UniFi Protect installation can provide clear views of vehicles, visitors, deliveries, and exterior approaches without relying on a collection of disconnected consumer cameras. We configure recording and remote access, then show you how to find and share footage when it matters.
Driveway, garage, entry, gate, and side-yard coverage
Discreet placement for modern and established Marin homes
Local recording without a required cloud-recording subscription; optional services and support are scoped separately
Remote viewing and straightforward homeowner training
Network Infrastructure & Community WiFi in Marin County
Reliable community-wide Wi-Fi begins with network architecture, not a collection of access points. We design wired and wireless infrastructure for retirement communities, homeowners associations, apartment properties, schools, offices, and other campuses where coverage must work across buildings and shared outdoor areas.
Our Meraki and UniFi expertise includes site planning, access-point placement, switching, firewalls, structured cabling, fiber and copper pathways, guest networks, network segmentation, cloud management, and documentation. We can build a new network or improve an existing system for a single building, a large community, or a phased multi-site project.
Community-wide Wi-Fi for retirement communities and managed properties
Cisco Meraki and UniFi network design and deployment
Architecture for projects of any size, including multiple buildings
Structured cabling, switching, firewalls, guest access, and monitoring
Camera performance depends on the network and cabling behind it. As your local telecommunications and low-voltage contractor, we plan around existing infrastructure, equipment access, future expansion and the way the property operates. One coordinated installation can reduce gaps between vendors and leave the property with clearer documentation for service and expansion.
Do you install commercial security cameras in San Rafael?
Yes. We design and install commercial camera systems for offices, retail properties, parking areas, community facilities, and multi-building sites in San Rafael and throughout Marin County. Each project begins with the coverage, lighting, recording, and user-access requirements of the property.
Do you install residential security cameras for Marin County homes?
Yes. We install residential camera systems for entrances, driveways, garages, gates, side yards, and other exterior areas. We plan camera placement around the home's architecture and privacy needs, then configure recording and remote viewing.
Can you design community-wide Wi-Fi for a retirement community or HOA?
Yes. We plan networks for large residential communities and managed properties, including coverage across multiple buildings and shared outdoor spaces. The design can include wired backbones, access points, switching, guest access, segmentation, monitoring, and phased deployment.
Do you work with both Cisco Meraki and UniFi networks?
Yes. Our team designs, installs, and supports Cisco Meraki and UniFi systems. We recommend an approach based on the property's scale, management needs, existing equipment, budget, and long-term support requirements.
Can cameras and network infrastructure be designed as one project?
Yes. Cameras, Wi-Fi, switching, cabling, and remote access work best when their bandwidth, power, pathways, storage, and management requirements are considered together. We can design and document the complete system as one coordinated project.