INS LifeGuard
Home Automation and Security

Advanced home automation and security systems with state-of-the-art technology
Peace of mind, helping to ensure you, your family and your home are safe.
Whether you’re looking for home security systems, smart home automation, access control or 24/7 monitoring services, INS LifeGuard has got you covered. We offer a suite of smart devices and solutions so you can enjoy the convenience of technology while maintaining peace of mind.

Home Automation Service
The LifeGuard SmartHome IP Dialler can be used to provide smart home automation features, e.g. to automatically turn on/off power points and lights, or even to lock or unlock your doors. You can control these features from your smart device, or the nurse from INS LifeGuard can control them if needed during an emergency (e.g. to unlock your front door to allow emergency services to enter).
There is no cost for using the home automation service, but depending on the features you wish to use, you will need to purchase specific accessories below.

Home Security Service
The LifeGuard SmartHome IP Dialler can also be connected to monitored Infra-Red Beams (PIRs), thus providing home security by monitoring movement in and around your home. This can provide added peace of mind, helping to ensure your family and your home are safe. This service incurs a monthly monitoring fee and requires the purchase of our PIR beam.
Home Automation and Security
Accessories
Door Strike
The door strike lets you automatically lock or unlock doors right from your in-home device. Can be used in private homes or retirement villages
Inline Light Controller
This allows the user to turn lights on or off automatically via the SmartHome IPD touch screen (e.g. if you need to get out of bed at night and want to turn the light on or off, or for use in common
areas within villages)
Remote Power Switch
The remote power switch turns power on or off at specific power points (e.g. to turn off an appliance that was left on) without having to get up or even be in the same room
PIR Beams Monitoring Movement
The LifeGuard SmartHome can also be connected to monitored Infra-Red Beams (PIRs), thus providing home security by monitoring movement in and around your home. This service incurs a monthly monitoring fee and requires the purchase of our PIR beam
Security Key Holder
A Security Key Holder is used to hold spare keys to your doors, and INS LifeGuard strongly recommends their use. The fixed model is usually mounted near the household electricity box, or the front or rear door. The portable model can be attached to a railing, pipe or other fixture and can easily be removed and relocated.
Smoke Detector / Indoor Strobe Light
On detecting smoke, our detectors will sound an audible alarm and then transmit a signal to our Emergency Response Centre so appropriate action can be taken. For those who may be hearing impaired, our optional indoor strobe light can be linked with our 240V smoke detector and will then flash to attract attention
when the smoke alarm goes off
External Strobe Light
Activating an outdoor strobe light in the event emergency services are summoned to assist. This helps them locate the proper unit, e.g. in a retirement village setting
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is meant by home automation?
Home automation is the use of smart technology to automate tasks in the home. This can include everything from lighting and security systems to climate control and entertainment systems. When a homeowner automates their home, it gives them the ability to control their homes remotely and automate tasks like turning lights on or off, setting appliances to run automatically, or locking doors.
Here at INS LifeGuard, we offer state-of-the-art home automation and security systems and services that allow you to enjoy added convenience, control and security in the comfort of your own home. Our smart home automation products range from lighting system controllers and remote power switches to wireless door strikes and motion sensors.
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Why should I automate my home?
If you’re thinking about automating your home or are considering adding a smart home automation system to a loved one's place of residence, here are a few benefits that might finally convince you to take the plunge on smart technology:
It can make your life more convenient
One of the main benefits of automating your home with INS LifeGuard's smart devices and services is that it can make your life more convenient. Imagine being able to turn on your lights, power off an appliance, or lock doors from bed using just a device. With INS LifeGuard's smart home devices, all of this (and more) is possible. Our smart home automation systems are especially helpful for elderly individuals who might have difficulty with these tasks.
It can make your home more secure
If you’re worried about break-ins or want to be able to ensure the safety of a loved one who lives alone, INS LifeGuard's smart home security systems can help. You can install wireless Infra-Red Beams in and around your home for monitoring movement during specified hours of the day or night. You can also set up wireless door strikes that allow you to remotely and automatically control access to your home.
Smart home technology makes it possible for older adults and those with disabilities to remain at home, safe and comfortable.
INS LifeGuard offers home automation products and solutions designed to make life easier.
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What should I automate in my home?
There are a lot of things that you can automate in your home with INS LifeGuard's smart home devices and services. From your lighting to your security system, we have the smart home solution that can make your life a little bit easier – and a lot more comfortable.
Here are the things that you can automate in your home with the LifeGuard SmartHome:
1. Lighting
With INS LifeGuard's inline lighting controller, you can control all the lights in your home from your smart device. So, if you’re ever in a rush and forget to turn the lights off, or schedule your lights to turn on or off automatically at specified periods of the day, you can do it with INS LifeGuard's home automation systems.
2. Security system
Gone are the days when you had to worry about your family or your loved one's safety before you went to bed – now, you can make sure that everyone's safe and secure with INS LifeGuard's Infra-Red Beams (PIRs). Our PIR beams are a smart device designed to monitor movement inside and around your home, thereby providing a monitored household security system.
3. Door locks
If you want to lock all your doors from the comfort of your bed, or if you want to let someone into your home without having to stand up from your seat, then you should get a door strike from INS LifeGuard. One of our many innovations in the home automation space, the door strike gives you the ability to lock or unlock doors via a smart device. And in the event of an emergency, a nurse from INS LifeGuard's response centre can grant remote access to emergency responders so they can enter the front door without any hurdles.
4. Appliances/Power points
From your coffee machine to your oven, you can power on/off any appliances or power points in your home with our Remote Power Switch. This smart home automation accessory is perfect if you have hard-to-reach appliances that you use on a daily basis. So, if you want to turn off an appliance before you go to sleep, or pre-heat your oven before you even walk into the kitchen, it’s all possible with LifeGuard's smart home technologies.
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I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks to Bev and Taliah for their wonderful service and quick action the other night when my wife needed an ambulance. I was truly impressed with the level of care and professionalism they provided.
My daughter and I want to extend our sincere thanks to Belinda and Tim for their help overnight. The continuous callbacks to check on me were so comforting. They were both wonderful, and I am deeply grateful for their kindness.
I want to thank everyone at INS for their assistance when my blood pressure dropped to 70 and I eventually needed several blood transfusions in the hospital. I'm not sure what would have happened if I hadn’t been wearing my pendant. I’m incredibly grateful for the service.
I would like to thank and praise Rosie who looked after 2 calls for ambulances on Tuesday evening with me. Rosie definitely went above and beyond with her help, not only for the two residents but for me, who has no medical background!
I recently had a friend who was assisted by INS LifeGuard, and I just wanted to express my appreciation for the service they provided. The questions they asked were spot-on, and the kindness they showed was both relevant and reassuring.
I wanted to thank Kristie for her assistance this morning when I required an ambulance. They arrived promptly, and after experiencing a bout of vertigo, I’m already home and feeling much better. I’m very thankful for the care I received.
I want to thank John for his quick action in calling 000 when my grandson was in shock after losing his grandfather. I’m truly grateful for his patience and understanding during such a difficult time.
I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Ben W for the help he provided in June when my husband was unwell. I’m happy to share that my husband is now home and recovering well.
I am very grateful to Abbey for the help she provided when I had a fall in June. Her support was truly appreciated.
I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to Robyn for saving my life recently when I had a stroke.
I want to express my gratitude to INS for their speedy response and for the help of their nurse, who was most caring and arranged for an ambulance to convey me to the hospital, where I received the appropriate attention.
I called to thank Rosie and the staff for calling an ambulance for my neighbor, Sally, when she fell. She is currently in the hospital and, unfortunately, broke her arm.
I want to thank the INS nurses for their quick action in getting me an ambulance in April. I underwent major surgery and spent three weeks in the hospital.
I want to express my deepest gratitude to Nurse Belinda, who was there for me when I urgently needed an ambulance. Having this system in my home feels like having another person living with me—I no longer feel alone.
I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Robyn for the assistance she provided me the night before last when I needed the ambulance. I was extremely impressed with the nurse, the INS service, and the quick response time of the ambulance.
I called to personally thank Roz for her help when I needed an ambulance. Your support was invaluable, and I’m truly grateful.
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Tim for assisting me recently with my faulty smoke detector. Your help was much appreciated.
I want to express my deep gratitude for all the support given to my mother over the last two years. A special thank you to Shay for being there during a very distressing time—it meant the world to me.
A big thank you to Ben W for your assistance the other morning. I truly appreciated how you kept me updated on what was happening during the three hours I was on the floor. Your support made a challenging time much easier.
I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to Kristie and Shay for their promptness and care yesterday. Your quick response and attention to detail made all the difference. Thank you so much!
I want to thank John for helping me with my alarm last week when I was short of breath. I was transported to the hospital, where it was determined I had blood clots in my lungs. I feel very lucky to be alive, and I’m deeply thankful to all the INS staff who assisted me.
I want to express my deep gratitude to Ceara for calling the ambulance for my wife. Your quick thinking and excellent service made all the difference, and I cannot thank you enough.
I would like to sincerely thank you for your service. It has saved my mother several times after falls at home while she was alone. Knowing that she had help if she needed it gave us great peace of mind.
Hi Kimberley, I just want to say how much I appreciate your professionalism, care, and kindness since our first communication yesterday. You've been an absolute blessing, and I’m so thankful for how attentive and helpful you’ve been. I’m really looking forward to getting this installed for Dad.
Huge thank you to Roz. I didn’t think I needed the alarm, but after using it twice now for falls, I’m very grateful.
Thank you so much, INS, for helping my husband last week when he was suffering from bad neuralgia. Your support meant the world to us, and we are very grateful.
Thanks to the INS staff for all the wonderful and caring work over the years since I have been in the village.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank INS for all the assistance they've provided me over the years. Your help has been truly appreciated.
I recently spoke with Ben M and was incredibly impressed by his politeness and knowledge about the equipment. I want to wish everyone at your company happiness and love during Christmas and the New Year. You are all lifesavers!
I want to express my extreme happiness with INS and how they collaborated with emergency services to ensure a quick and pleasant outcome when I needed an ambulance on Saturday. I’m especially grateful to Ben W. for his care and efficiency—he’s wonderful!
I want to express my appreciation for the consistent and caring support I received from INS. Beverley and Shay responded promptly to my specific actions on file and even checked in with me to ensure I was okay. Thank you both for your dedication!
I would like to express my appreciation of the service supplied by INS.The questions they asked and the kindness they expressed were very relevant and assuring.
I want to thank Lisa for her assistance while I was shivering on the floor waiting for the ambulance. She kept me sane while I was waiting.
Sandra and I wanted to express our appreciation for the great service and efforts from George when Sandra was unwell recently. Great job, George!
Thank you for always being there and the friendly service you have always given [Mum]!
Thank you for the INS LifeGuard for my husband to use when I had to go out for an appointment sometimes, knowing he would be able to use the pendant if needed.
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Julie for the wonderful job she did when we had to call an ambulance for my husband last month.
I wanted to thank Karen for the assistance she provided with my father overnight.
Thank you, INS, for taking such good care of my dad during his time of distress when he was struggling to breathe and feeling scared. Your help meant the world to us.
Awesome, thanks for your great customer service, Ash! You really helped me out with a resident’s device, and I appreciate it.
I want to thank Kristie, Ben W, and Shay at INS for the thoughtful way they handled the alarm when my Mum needed help the other night. Your care and communication meant so much to us.
I’d like to extend my gratitude to Ceara and Shay for the care they showed my mother last week after her fall. Their assistance meant the world to us.

During a recent medical emergency, my husband and I were immensely reassured by the prompt and professional response from INS LifeGuard Service. Robyn, a team member at INS, provided calm and effective support, quickly notifying the ambulance team and offering assistance over the phone. The swift arrival of the Village Manager further strengthened our confidence in the emergency care system. Now that my husband is recovering, we remain deeply appreciative of the compassionate and efficient service. We are so grateful for the reliable and comprehensive support provided by INS.
Your phone and wrist button made me feel safe and secure in my home when through illness I felt vulnerable. The fact that I knew that I only had to press a button to have someone on the other end talk to me and arrange an ambulance allowed me to stay independent for as long as possible.
During a recent medical emergency, my husband and I were immensely reassured by the prompt and professional response from INS LifeGuard Service. Robyn, a team member at INS, provided calm and effective support, quickly notifying the ambulance team and offering assistance over the phone. The swift arrival of the Village Manager further strengthened our confidence in the emergency care system. Now that my husband is recovering, we remain deeply appreciative of the compassionate and efficient service. We are so grateful for the reliable and comprehensive support provided by INS.
Firstly, I would like to thank you for the consistent high-quality service you have provided to The Willows Residents during 2023. Your team responds with efficiency and kindness at all times and we value the attention and care given through all the calls we have made to you. THANK YOU!!!
Just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for all your time and patience on the phone today Nicole. As a virgin INS user, I emailed you. You called me right away and were so patient and took the time to learn a little of what our village required from this system. You then patiently explained the functions of the portal, paying attention to the functions which [our village] would find helpful.
I just wish to say thank you to the INS staff member who assisted us, Alison. She was very calm and caring and made the effort to check in on the situation over the several hours the call was active. She helped alleviate some of my distress, and I hope that you can note this on her file or at least pass on my thanks to her once more.
I recently spoke with our resident, and she couldn’t praise you enough for the amazing care, compassion, and professionalism you provided her. I also want to extend my personal thanks for your help and the service you offer. I’m on the phone with your team many times a week, and I can add my compliments to this one.
Thank you so much, INS, for all your assistance! I am Mrs. B’s daughter, and I wanted to express how grateful I am for everything. I believe in giving credit where it’s due, and everyone at INS was so helpful in swapping over and setting up my mother’s new alarm device. Your support has been invaluable.
I wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for the exceptional service my wife and I received. Both of us had contracted Covid, and when my wife needed to be transported to the hospital, everything went off without a hitch—like a Swiss watch. I’m particularly thankful to John, who handled our alarm call with such professionalism. Thank you to everyone involved in providing us with such excellent care.
On behalf of our independent living village I must pass on our sincere thanks as your team have been really impressive lately with responding to emergencies, especially regarding one of dear residents who required an ambulance yesterday whilst having lunch in our clubroom...response time was fantastic…..well done!
I want to thank two of your staff members who I spoke to recently. They were both so kind and understanding during what was an incredibly difficult time for us. Staff who are so caring, especially during such tough times, are truly a credit to any organisation. Thank you so much.
I’m the manager of one of our new village sites, and I wanted to share some positive feedback with INS. The residents have been very complimentary of our team, especially the nurses who respond to the emergency alarms. They were lovely, and it’s clear we’re doing a great job. Well done, everyone!
Your phone and wrist button made me feel safe and secure in my home when through illness I felt vulnerable. The fact that I knew that I only had to press a button to have someone on the other end talk to me and arrange an ambulance allowed me to stay independent for as long as possible.
I want to extend my gratitude for your continued excellent service. My daughter shared that the old unit worked perfectly on Monday, helping secure an ambulance for Mum. The person from INS who assisted us was extremely calm and helpful. I thought you might appreciate this positive feedback.

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