When we met the stylish homeowners of this magnificent five-story 1890’s brownstone on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, their focus was on comfort, convenience, security, and entertaining guests.

As soon as one enters the residence, understated multi-function keypads and conveniently located touchscreens make total control of every room in the home simple — from adjusting motorized shades, dimming light fixtures, and setting preferred room temperatures to cueing up favorite playlists to listen to throughout the house-wide audio and video system.

Osbee works seamlessly with all home technology service providers — including security, cable, satellite, Internet, and telecom companies. As a Certified Panasonic Digital Telecommunications Dealer, we plan phone systems with as much thought and attention regarding functional requirements, placement, and installation as we do with all the other home technologies we provide.

The motorized solar shades in the Library are just three of 30 motorized shades in the home — all of which can be adjusted from local wall-mounted keypads or using any of the iPads, iPhones, and touchscreens integrated with the system.

State-of-the-art audio and video provide music and video entertainment throughout the residence. The family can enjoy movies on the 75-inch TV. The custom soundbar below the screen provides three channels of high-fidelity audio that rivals many surround-sound systems and is built to the exact width and finish of the display for a sleek, unified appearance.

Bringing 21st-century technology to this landmark 1890’s home while protecting the irreplaceable historical finishes throughout the residence was of utmost importance. Working with the architect and interior designer, Osbee implemented several solutions to meet this challenge to best complement the décor and style of the home and keep the rooms as perceptibly free of electronics as possible.

Wireless dimmers and multi-function keypads were installed to add significant lighting control capabilities without having to open walls and do new wiring. Tiny remote climate control sensors — painted in faux bois to match the wood paneling — send back temperature and humidity information to thermostats hidden away in the basement, eliminating the need to clutter the beautifully paneled walls with bulky electronics.

Osbee is fully dedicated to ensuring that a smart home can have all the latest technology while serving the vision of the architect, interior designer, and the homeowner. From the behind-the-walls engineering to the selection and placement of televisions, speakers, touchscreens, and keypads, our solutions are impeccably functional, elegant, and aesthetically sensitive.

In this smartphone world, “landline” systems may seem obsolete. But for homes of distinction, traditional phone systems still have a valuable place in keeping communications running smoothly. As a Certified Panasonic Digital Telecommunications Dealer, Osbee provides business-class phone system design and installation with multiple lines, web-based capabilities, multiple voicemail boxes for family and staff, and seamless integration with office phone systems so business calls can be received at home.