CFAS-Questionaire

Written on 03 June 2026. Posted in Uncategorised.

Home Technology Questionnaire

Central Florida Automation Services

Your Consultant:

Kory Gartley

904-716-9891

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STRUCTURED WIRING  |  NETWORK / WIFI ▼

1. What company is going to provide your internet service?

2. Who maintains your existing network / Wifi?

Myself / Family Member Professional N/A

3. Will you have a typical landline phone?

Yes No

4. Do you have good cell phone reception at the new home location?

Yes No Not Sure

5. Will you have a metal roof on your home?

Yes No

6. Will your home have an elevator?

Yes No Framed for future, not installed

7. If a home theater is in your plans, will a ceiling projector be installed?

Yes No

8. Are you interested in the installation of fiber as part of your structured wiring plan?

Yes No

SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS  |  VIDEO DOORBELL ▼

1. I am interested in a: (1) Onsite NVR Hard Drive – traditional hard drive system, no monthly fee but higher install cost. (2) Cloud-Based – stores video via clips in the cloud, lower install cost but requires a monthly service fee.

Onsite NVR System Cloud-Based System

2. Please list all areas inside and/or outside your home that you would like to view with cameras:

3. In addition to the app, will you require a dedicated viewing monitor?

Yes No

If yes, where?

4. How long would you like to retain recorded activity from the cameras?

10 Days 14 Days 30 Days Other

5. Are you interested in a video doorbell?

Yes No

6. Cameras require fast UPLOAD speed (20Mg or more is required). What is your speed?

Not Sure

7. Do you have strong Wi-Fi at all the locations you intend to have cameras?

Yes No Not Sure

8. Do you have good exterior lighting? This is very important for standard cameras to obtain video images at night.

Very Bright Probably Standard Poor None

9. Are you replacing an existing system?

Yes No

If yes, are you trying to salvage any equipment?

Yes No

10. Is your primary objective for a camera system to:

Provide a General View Facial Recognition and/or Money Transactions

INTRUSION  |  LIFE SAFETY  |  CRITICAL DETECTION ▼

1. When would you use your security system? (Check all that apply)

While Sleeping While Away While at Home

2. Are there special needs within the family? (i.e. deaf, blind, aging parent, etc.)

Yes No

If yes, please specify:

3. Are your windows & doors impact resistant glass?

Yes No Not Sure

4. Will there be a family safe room?

Yes No

5. Are there areas of the home that need separate control from the main system? (Check all that apply)

Safe Gun Closet Guest / Pool House Owner's Locked Closet Other

6. Are there other areas on your property to be alerted when someone enters? (i.e. from the water, driveway, etc.)

7. Do you have inside free roaming pets?

Yes No

Number of dogs:

Number of cats:

What is your largest pet's weight?

8. Does your insurance company require monitored smoke detectors?

Yes No Not Sure

9. Do you currently have a home or business using a security app?

Yes No

If yes, what brand?

10. Will there be gas appliances?

Yes No

If yes, please check all gas appliances within the home:

Rinnai Tankless Hot Water Tanks Range Dryer Fireplaces

11. Do you want central station monitored gas leak detection?

Yes No

12. If gas leak detection is applicable, is it Natural Gas or LP?

Natural LP

13. Main water shut-off valve integration – are you interested in this? To help eliminate flood damage from leaking or ruptured plumbing pipes, we recommend installing a main water shut-off valve for your entire home. We can interface to the valve allowing on/off control through the Arm/Disarm function of your security system. * If yes, please inform your architect or contractor.

Yes No

SMART DOOR LOCKS  |  GARAGE DOOR CONTROL ▼

Would you be interested in locking / unlocking your doors remotely?

Yes No

1. If yes, which doors?

2. If yes, are any of those doors 3 or 5 point locking system type?

Yes No Not Sure

3. Will there be a controlled front driveway gate?

Yes No

4. Would you be interested in operating your garage door(s) remotely via your phone? This feature gives you the ability to provide a weather / theft proof "package port" for securing deliveries. * Ask your contractor to install MyQ Garage Door Motors.

Yes No

CLIMATE CONTROL ▼

Would you be interested in controlling all your thermostats from one app?

Yes No

How many air conditioning units will be installed?

AUTOMATION CONTROLLERS ▼

To accomplish Whole House Integration, do you have a preference for a control platform? For large Whole House Integration Systems we offer: Crestron, Josh.ai, Control4. Utilizing a control system for multiple components will ultimately make your system much simpler to use.

Crestron Josh.ai Control4 Not Sure

MUSIC AND TELEVISIONS ▼

1. Is there a dedicated closet for all Audio / Video components? *Important note: Audio/Video equipment produces heat; therefore, for large installations a return air vent is required to be installed in the A/V closet by your HVAC contractor.

Yes No Not Sure

2. Are you installing ultra thin 'Art' or 'Frame' TVs?

Yes No

If yes, please specify which rooms:

3. Are you installing flat panel TVs on the wall without furniture or cabinets? (i.e. above fireplace, porches, etc.)

Yes No

If yes, please specify which rooms:

4. Will you have a dedicated home theater?

Yes No

If yes, do you have a theater designer?

Yes No

5. Do you want surround sound in any rooms?

Yes No

If yes, please specify which rooms:

6. Will a video game console be used?

Yes No

If yes, what rooms?

7. In terms of audio listening, would you consider yourself:

Audiophile Good Background Fine Listening Entertainment Times Only

8. Will you incorporate CDs or vinyl albums into your Audio System?

Yes No

9. Please list the rooms where stereo speakers will be located including porches and pool areas:

LIGHTING CONTROL ▼

1. Are you familiar with Lutron or any other lighting control system?

Yes No

2. Will you be using dimmable L.E.D. lightbulbs or fixtures?

Yes No Not Sure

3. Would you like to create a pathway of lighting, with one simple button push?

Yes No

4. Would you like to remove multiple light switches from walls in areas such as the foyer and formal living areas?

Yes No

5. Would you enjoy the ease of setting different lighting levels in multiple rooms from one location?

Yes No

6. Do you have a lighting designer for this project?

Yes No Not Sure

If yes, Name & Phone:

MOTORIZED SHADES AND DRAPES ▼

1. Are you familiar with Lutron and/or Hartmann & Forbes?

Yes No

If yes, please list the rooms:

2. Would you be interested in motorized custom shades?

Yes No

CENTRAL CLEANING ▼

1. Would more than one person possibly vacuum at the same time?

Yes No

2. Primary flooring – main living area?

Hardwood Tile/Stone Carpet / Rugs

3. Primary flooring – bedroom areas?

Hardwood Tile/Stone Carpet / Rugs

4. Would you be interested in automatic vac pans installed at floor level? *Vac pans are small inlets installed at floor level as a receptacle for dirt to be swept in with a broom.

Yes No

If yes, please check all that apply:

Kitchen Master Bath Hobby Room Garage Entry Area Pool Bath Other

SMART TINT – SMART GLASS ▼

1. Would you be interested in a quote for Smart Tint? Smart Tint is applied to your existing smooth glass to create privacy by switching from clear to frosted via wall switch, remote control, smart phone, or automation. It also blocks 99% of UV Rays and Solar Heat.

Yes No

If yes, please list the rooms below:

MAGNATRACK MOTORIZED OUTDOOR SCREENS ▼

1. Are you interested in outdoor motorized screens?

Yes No

If yes, please list all areas that are under consideration:

2. Would you prefer the tracks to be recessed into the home or columns? Tracks guide the screens as they move up and down and are typically installed surface-mounted or recessed. Coordination with your Architect and Contractor is extremely important.

Yes – Recessed No – Surface Mounted Not Sure

3. Would you like the screens integrated to a single app-automation platform?

Yes No Not Sure

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION ▼

Full Name

Phone Number

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Project Address / Location

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