Your Home.
Your Data.
Your Rules.
AI-Powered Smart Homes by Keystone Privacy Automation.
Experience the magic of AI-powered home automation without sacrificing your security. We build custom, private smart homes for families across Northwestern Pennsylvania. Your data always stays home.
The “Cloud” Problem: Why Your Smart Home Fails 🌐🚫
Imagine your smart home going dark just because your internet connection blips. Cloud-dependent systems stop working, leaving you without control. That reliance on external servers makes your system fragile, vulnerable, and slow, especially when you need it most.
The Privacy Problem: Is Your Home Spying on You? 🤔
Did you know many popular smart devices funnel your voice commands, daily routines, and even camera feeds to corporate servers? This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a significant risk. Your personal data is mined, sold, and exposed to breaches.
Your home should be your sanctuary, not a data mine for big tech.
The Keystone Way: Local-First, Private-by-Design✨
At Keystone Privacy Automation, we believe your data should stay home. We custom-build your smart home around a powerful, local hub—a private "brain" that lives right inside your house. All processing, all automation, and all your personal data remain securely on your private network, completely under your control.
The result? A smart home that's not only more private but also faster, more reliable, and functions perfectly even if the internet goes down.
In the modern world, the promise of a "smart home" often comes at a hidden cost: your privacy. Mainstream devices channel the intimate data of your daily life to corporate servers for analysis. Your home's data becomes a commodity, and its reliability depends on a distant company's cloud .
Keystone Privacy Automation was founded on a different principle. We build intelligent homes, not data collection outposts. Our systems are a Digital Fortress—a secure ecosystem where the "brain" of your smart home resides physically within your walls. This ensures maximum speed, unwavering reliability (even if the internet is down), and absolute privacy .
A Private Smart Home For Every Dream. 🏡
Core Features (Included in EVERY Tier)
Every Keystone Privacy Automation system, from a basic starter pack to a bespoke fortress, is built on this powerful foundation.
Unified Smartphone App: Control your entire home—lights, security, climate, and media—from one simple, secure application.
100% Private Voice Control: We install a local, private voice system (including a starter voice satellite). Your voice commands never leave your home, allowing you to control devices with natural, local speech.
Event-Based Automations: Your home's local "brain" runs powerful "if-this, then-that" automations (e.g., "If the front door opens, turn on the entry light").
Network Foundation Assessment: We perform a professional assessment of your existing home network to ensure it is stable and ready for your new smart home.
Hub Battery Backup (UPS): Your system's core "brain" is protected by a dedicated battery backup, ensuring it is safe from power flickers and data corruption.
Optional System Upgrades
Add any of these professional services to your Tier 1 or Tier 2 package to create a truly custom solution.
AI Smart Search (Optional): For clients who want 100% privacy, this is disabled. For those who want enhanced search, you can (with a signed waiver) connect your own private API token for powerful, AI-assisted answers.
Pro Network Upgrade: Dramatically increase the speed and reliability of your entire home network. We will replace your existing router with a professional-grade unit designed for high-performance smart homes.
Automated Backup Drive: Protects your system from hardware failure. We will install a dedicated backup drive and configure your hub to automatically save its configuration every night.
"Peace of Mind" Priority Subscription: Get proactive 24/7 "heartbeat" monitoring. We get an alert the moment your system goes offline—before you even notice—and you jump to the front of the line for all support.
The Analog Override: For ultimate reliability. We install advanced smart switches that can instantly revert to "dumb" physical switches, ensuring you are never left in the dark, even if the hub is offline.
The Home Privacy Audit: A 90-minute on-site consultation. We will secure your entire digital life, creating secure guest networks, isolating untrusted devices (like smart TVs), and optimizing your router for maximum privacy.
Tier 1: The "Foundation + Flavor" Model
Build your smart home your way. This flexible model is the perfect, private entry point to a more intelligent home.
Step 1: The Keystone Foundation (Required)
This is the mandatory starting point. We install the "Keystone Foundation Hub" (a powerful Raspberry Pi 5), which serves as the private brain for your entire home. This includes all the "Core Features" listed above, including Private Voice Control for commands and standard event-based automations (e.g., "If this sensor trips, turn on that light").
Step 2: Choose Your "Starter Pack" (Select at least one)
Select one or more packs to add immediate functionality:
Security Starter Pack: Discreet sensors on key doors and windows, plus a motion sensor, for immediate peace of mind and security-based automations .
Convenience Starter Pack: Four smart plugs to make any standard appliance smart—from coffee makers to lamps and fans .
Lighting Starter Pack: Two smart light switches to automate high-traffic areas, create "Welcome Home" scenes, or schedule exterior lighting.
Tier 1 Expansions (A La Carte)
Your Tier 1 system is fully expandable. You can add more devices at any time to build the exact system you want. Popular add-ons include:
A La Carte Devices: Add more smart switches, plugs, sensors, or smart locks as your needs grow.
Automated Backup NAS: We can add a dedicated Network Attached Storage (NAS) device to perform automatic, nightly backups of your smart home's configuration, ensuring it's always safe.
Tier 2: The Advanced Intelligence Package
This is our premium, all-in-one solution that upgrades your home's "brain" from a voice-controlled hub to a true, locally-powered Artificial Intelligence.
Ideal For: The tech-savvy homeowner or security-focused family who wants a complete, proactive, and truly "intelligent" system.
Includes ALL Tier 1 Features, PLUS:
HARDWARE UPGRADE: Keystone AI Server: We replace the Raspberry Pi hub with a powerful Mini GPU PC. This dedicated server has the power to run advanced AI models 24/7 without slowing down your home.
Local AI-Powered Automations: This server unlocks true local AI. Now, your system can have full, private conversations, run predictive routines, and build complex automations.
"Voice-Taught" Automations: Enable advanced features that allow you to create complex automation routines using simple, natural language commands.
Intelligent Video Security (Private NVR): A completely private video surveillance system. Your cameras record to a secure local server inside your home—no cloud accounts, no monthly fees. The system uses AI to recognize people, cars, and animals, sending you only the alerts that matter .
Dedicated Data & Media Server (NAS): A robust Network Attached Storage (NAS) device is included to act as your private NVR storage, your system's backup hub, and a central media server.
Tier 3: The Bespoken Custom Service
For the visionary client with unique requirements that go beyond our pre-defined packages. This is a white-glove, collaborative service for creating a truly one-of-a-kind smart home experience.
Ideal For: Projects involving custom home theater integration, enterprise-grade networking (VLANs), whole-home audio, or specialized hardware integration (like pool/spa controls).
Our Process: All Bespoken projects begin with a Paid Design & Discovery Phase. This is an in-depth, collaborative process where our experts work with you to produce a comprehensive design document, ensuring every detail of your vision is meticulously planned before implementation begins.
LIMITED OFFER: The Founder's Pilot Program
Be one of the first to experience a truly private smart home.
Keystone Privacy Automation is launching a new, privacy-first approach to smart home technology in our community. Unlike other systems, our core promise is that Your Data Stays Home.
We are looking for a small group of founding clients to experience our service at a significant discount and help us build our initial case studies. This is a limited opportunity to get a professionally installed, AI-powered smart home in exchange for your valuable feedback.
The Pilot Program Offer (Your Benefits)
As a founding member, you will receive:
A 50% Discount on All Labor: This includes all time spent on physical installation, system configuration, and initial client training.
6 Months of a Keystone Subscription Plan FREE: Get the full benefits of our recurring service, including updates and support, at no charge.
Direct Access to the Founder: You will work directly with me, Julian Gillenwater, throughout the entire process.
Your Commitment (In Exchange for the Offer)
To participate in this program, you agree to:
Cover All Hardware Costs: The discount applies to labor and subscriptions only. All smart home devices, networking equipment, and other hardware must be paid for by the client .
Provide a Written Google Review: Post a brief, honest review of your experience on our Google Business Profile within one week of project completion.
Allow for Project Documentation: Grant permission for us to take photos and videos of the installed equipment and setup process for our website portfolio and marketing materials . (To protect your privacy, we will not capture personal belongings or family photos) .
Participate in a Case Study Interview: Complete a 30-minute call with me after the project is complete to discuss your experience.
Program Details:
Limited Availability: This offer is strictly limited to the first 5 qualified homeowners.
Service Tier: The pilot program offer is applicable to our new Tier 1 ("Foundation + Flavor") and Tier 2 ("Advanced AI Intelligence") service packages.
Formal Agreement: All work will be governed by a formal, HICPA-compliant Home Improvement Contract that details the full scope of work and final costs.
Schedule Your Consultation
To be considered for this limited opportunity, please fill out our "Start Your Project" form in it’s dedicated page to schedule a no-obligation consultation.
Our Brand Vision:
Crafting Your Future, Privately
At Keystone Privacy Automation, our mission is to empower Northwestern Pennsylvania residents with smart home solutions that prioritize your data privacy, ethical technology use, and unparalleled convenience through expert local service and support. We envision transforming your home into an adaptive, efficient, and truly private sanctuary that enhances daily living.
We achieve this through our core promise: "Your Data Stays Home: AI-Powered Smart Homes, Built Locally". This means sensitive household data and AI processing occur exclusively on-premises, minimizing cloud dependency and ensuring unparalleled privacy and control over your information. We believe in building a future where cutting-edge technology and profound peace of mind coexist seamlessly, all delivered by a trusted local expert.
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