Network Maintenance Plans

Because "I'll update the firmware eventually" is a lie we all tell ourselves. Sleep soundly knowing your network is monitored, backed up, and updated — by someone who actually tested the update first.

Pay annually, get 2 months free — $290/yr for Watchdog, $590/yr for Guardian, or $1,290/yr for Concierge.

Choose Your Plan

No contracts. No cancellation fees. Just someone keeping an eye on your network so you don't have to.

Watchdog

$29 /mo

or $290/yr (save 2 months)

Eyes on your network around the clock. Firmware updates you can trust. Monthly "all clear" so you know we're earning it.

  • 24/7 remote network monitoring & alerts
  • Tested firmware updates (UniFi, Home Assistant & more)
  • Automated configuration backups
  • Monthly status email (all clear or here's what we fixed)
  • Email support — next business day response
  • ISP coordination (we call Spectrum so you don't have to)
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Concierge

$129 /mo

or $1,290/yr (save 2 months)

Full white-glove treatment. We handle everything — ISP calls, vendor support, smart device chaos, minor changes during visits. Your network is our problem.

  • Everything in Guardian, plus:
  • VIP priority — same-day or next-day scheduling
  • 2 hours of included on-site or remote labor per quarter (8 hrs/year)
  • Biannual on-site health checks
  • 15% discount on hardware purchases
  • Free minor adds/changes during visits (mount an AP, relocate a camera, etc.)
  • Full white-glove: ISP calls, vendor support, smart device troubleshooting
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What Firmware Do We Actually Update?

Not just "whatever has a badge." Here's the full list.

UniFi Network Application

The gateway and router OS. This is the one that silently breaks things when auto-updated at 3am. We don't let it do that.

Access Point Firmware

Per-AP updates, not bulk. Each access point gets verified after update so we know it's back online before we close the ticket.

Switch Firmware

UniFi switches run their own firmware. Neglected switch firmware = subtle VLAN bugs that nobody can explain. We stay current.

UniFi Protect

NVR software and camera firmware. Camera updates are notorious for disrupting recording. We test before you lose footage.

Home Assistant

If we installed it (or if you want us managing it), HA core updates, HACS integrations, and add-on updates get handled carefully. Breaking automations is not maintenance.

Smart Device Firmware

Where applicable — locks, thermostats, hubs. Not every device exposes firmware control, but when it does, we handle it.

We don't just click "Update All." We test in our lab, back up your configuration, and verify everything works before and after. If an update causes issues, we roll back — not in days, but hours.

Why Not Just Use Auto-Update?

UniFi has auto-update. So does your phone. How many times has a phone update broken something? Now imagine that happening to your security cameras at 2am. We test first. You sleep.

Your UniFi network is enterprise-grade equipment. Enterprise equipment gets enterprise maintenance. Firmware updates patch security holes. Monitoring catches problems before you notice them. Think of it like an oil change for your network — you can skip it, but you'll pay more when something breaks.

Last month, a Guardian client's AP went offline at 2am. We saw the alert, remotely diagnosed a firmware issue, pushed an update, and had it back online by 2:15am. The client woke up to WiFi that worked. That's the plan.

— Aaron Tech Consultants, Dane County WI

Frequently Asked Questions

The fine print is boring. Here's the honest version.

Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Month-to-month billing. If you pay annually and cancel mid-year, we'll prorate the remaining months. No guilt trip, no retention calls.
You don't need one. But firmware updates and monitoring prevent 90% of the calls we get from non-plan clients. Your call — we'll be here either way.
Watchdog is the always-on foundation: monitoring, tested firmware updates, config backups, and email support. Guardian adds real-time phone/text support, remote troubleshooting, an annual on-site health check, and a hardware discount. For most households and small businesses, Guardian is the right call.
No. The 2 hours per quarter are use-it-or-lose-it within that quarter. But most quarters you won't need them — that's the point of proactive monitoring. The hours are there for adds, changes, and the occasional "while you're here" request.
Additional hours are billed at our standard rate with your plan discount applied (10% for Guardian, 15% for Concierge). You'll always know the rate before we start work — no surprise invoices.
It means we call Spectrum (or whoever) so you don't have to sit on hold for 45 minutes describing your modem to someone reading from a script. We speak their language, document the issue properly, and escalate if needed. Included in all plans.
We can monitor mixed environments, though full firmware management works best on UniFi and Home Assistant systems (the ones we install and know deeply). If you have other gear, ask us — it depends on what you're running.

Protect Your Investment

You spent real money on a real network. Keep it running like it should. No contracts, no surprises — just someone who actually knows what's happening on your gear.

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