Considering a wireless home alarm is smart. A burglary occurs every twelve seconds in the U.S. And homes without security alarms are three times more likely to be robbed. There are also other reasons for home invasions. Most of us want to feel safe from a home invasion for any reason.
The Free Wireless Home Alarm System Is Not a Good Choice
The first thing that should be said about wireless home alarm systems is that the “free” systems some builders install are worth exactly what you pay for them. Most of these “systems” combine all of the components of a wireless home alarm into a single piece. This is then mounted inside the most frequently used door. There is either no monitoring or a very expensive monitoring contract of up to five years duration.
These free systems consist of the smallest number of parts and protect very little, charging outrageous amounts for additional sensors. The biggest problem is that because everything is in one piece, an intruder need only find the “system” and disable it (smash it, pull it off the wall).
What Makes Up a Good Wireless Home Alarm System?
A good security system will be made up of a control unit, detectors or “switches” in each door and on each window, the alarm, a connection to the monitoring company, a panic button, and, perhaps other sensors. The best wireless home alarm systems will include these items and more. You will probably want to include motion sensors to alert you if an intruder is moving around inside your home. You will probably want glass break sensors that will alert you if someone breaks the glass out of a door or window. You will probably want an outdoor siren to sound if someone tries to break in. You might want to have the system make exterior lighting flash if the wireless home alarm is activated.
Wireless home alarm systems can do all of these things, but the cost of the system depends on what you expect of it. Wireless systems, like hard-wired systems, can be programmed to call the monitoring company, the police station or a designated neighbor. Some wireless systems, however, cannot be connected to a telephone land line. In this case you will need a cellular compatible system.
Why Wireless?
Although most good hard wired security systems have battery backup in case of power loss, wireless systems operate on batteries that are continuously charged by electricity. One advantage of wireless home alarms is that there is no need to run wires through the walls. This makes wireless systems less expensive and faster and easier to install.
Because there are no wires running through walls, wireless systems are ideal for use in rental properties, whether houses or apartments. They cause little or no damage to the walls, doors or windows, they can be installed in about an hour, and they can be removed if you decide to move.
Why Not Wireless?
Wireless home alarm systems also have a few drawbacks. They are more expensive than hard wired systems. Unlike hard-wired systems, interrupting a circuit will not necessarily set off the alarm. The inability of most wireless systems to connect to a telephone land line can limit your monitoring options.
A wireless home alarm system might be a good option for you if you believe the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or if you live in a rental property. If you want to do the installation yourself, wireless is definitely the way to go. With the appropriate components located in your home according to optimal guidelines, you will have a reliable system to provide peace of mind.
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