The topic of security in households and commercial buildings remains paramount as landlords and business owners seek proactive, real time threat detection and remote management which smart security systems provide. Key advantages for homeowners also include proactive deterrence, convenience and access. Whereas for commercial businesses it involves asset and inventory protection, access control, data driven insights and liability reduction. So with all of these benefits outlined, what are the best security systems of 2026? We take a look at the brands that work closely with Element 29 to provide you with our top 3 security brands of 2026.

1. Control4 Smart Security

Control4 Security for Residential Homes

One of the powerhouses in residential and commercial smart security control. Control4 isn’t a standalone alarm system; instead, it integrates with your existing third-party intruder alarm system, giving you a single point of control over it alongside your wider smart home setup. With third-party hardware for window sensors, gate entry and outdoor security lighting, Control4 is one of our leading partners in smart security installation. Once integrated, Control4 can also action a range of commands in response to your alarm, such as turning on lights, closing blinds or shutters, or locking doors, helping deter intruders and keeping you at peace of mind.

Control4 Security for Commercial Businesses

With high definition cameras provided by Control4 alongside the use of it all being controlled by one user interface, you’ll feel at peace of mind knowing your products are safe and secure, whilst always having an eye on your business with alerts and live monitoring. Owners can also receive notifications of events from their security cameras. This can ensure deliveries and guests are never missed with the combination of video doorbells, cameras, sensors and sophisticated user interfaces, either controlled from your computer or touchscreen device.

As with residential setups, Control4 integrates with your chosen third-party alarm system rather than replacing it, meaning it can trigger site-wide responses (lighting, access points, notifications) the moment an alarm is raised, without Element 29 designing or installing the alarm system itself.

2. Crestron Home For Commercial and Residential Properties

Crestron Home, a more high-end brand, is predominately designed for residential living, however its wider ecosystem has commonly been used offices, boardrooms, universities and even in hospitality. Crestron Home works with highly popular security cameras with high level functionality which you can control all within your mobile device. From the mobile app or touch screen device, you can tilt, pan and zoom cameras to get the best view you need.

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Like Control4, Crestron Home is not an alarm system in itself; it integrates with your existing third-party intruder alarm system, giving you unified control and the ability to trigger actions (such as lighting or camera responses) when the alarm is activated. Crestron is also very scalable and can be tailored for boardrooms, hotels, or large professional environments with cloud-based monitoring, meaning you do not need to rely on Wi-Fi.

Savant controller

Another high-end hitter is Savant. Used for luxury homes and businesses, its Apple-based ecosystem provides a major benefit, especially for residential users, with many owning iPads, iPhones and other Apple-related products. As with Control4 and Crestron, Savant integrates with your existing third-party alarm system rather than functioning as a standalone alarm, bringing it into a single, unified control experience alongside your wider smart home or business setup. Savant provides many benefits for homeowners and businesses, such as:

Savant Smart Security Benefits for Residential Homes:

  • Native Apple ecosystem
  • Combine security with environmental controls
  • True-image camera monitoring
  • Entry Systems

Savant Smart Security Benefits for Commercial Businesses:

  • Tailored workplace integration
  • Third-party scalability with other enterprise-grade alarm panels
  • Role-based access control giving managers full control of the security, lighting and background music of the business
  • Multi-site management using a unified cloud dashboard

Smart Security in 2026

Smart security has become a more deeply integrated component of homes and businesses, where many now seek centralised management. With the development of integrated ecosystems and unified management, smart security is continuing to grow as an essential part of your home or business. Control4, Crestron and Savant are all leading platforms and have set the industry standard for the direction smart security is going in, each working alongside your chosen third-party alarm system to bring lighting, access, camera and entry control together under one roof. All three are great options to upgrade your security.

For more information, contact one of our experienced team on 0207 720 7877 or email info@element29.co.uk.