Wireless And Hard Wired Home Security Systems - Which is Best?
It is better to have an
alarm security system
than none at all. There are a choice of two main
types of burglar alarm system
and they are Wireless and Hard Wired. Traditionally, we associate an alarm system
as a hard wired system type where cables are used to connect the various components
of the system. The professionals will recommend a hard wired configuration as it
is more durable and sustainable and considered more permanent.
Wireless burglar alarm systems
on the other hand offer great advantages providing convenience of installation meaning
most DIY’ers can install their own wireless burglar alarm system. This cuts down
on the cost of installation saving you considerable amount of cash.
Hard wired alarm systems require far more careful planning as the sensor devices
that are installed will be very difficult of move once they have been installed
into place. Cabling will need to be run to the devices which will mean floorboards
may need to be removed or walls may need to be channelled in order to route the
cabling. This will obviously cause disruption and inconvenience for a period of
time. Clearly, unless the DIY’er is very proficient at electrical installation work,
this work is best left to professional installers, which will have a bearing on
the overall cost of installing your home security system.
One issue with a hard wired system is that you cant really take it with you if you
move house. So you might spend quite a considerable amount of money installing the
latest hi-tech alarm system that has to be left behind when you move. You new house
may not have an alarm system at all so you will have to start again from scratch.
With a wireless home security system there are many advantages due to the convenience
and flexibility of such a system. A
wireless alarm system can be self installed
and wireless sensors can easily be moved if required as they are not dependant of
any cabling. If you are planning on extending your property it is very easy and
straightforward to add additional sensors to the wireless network, provided you
control panel allows for suitable expansion. Simply screw the alarm sensor device
to the wall and code it into the control panel so that it recognises the device
– very easy. Obviously, if you move house you could in fact de-install the wireless system
and take it with you to your new house. The only slight disadvantage of wireless
alarm systems is that you will have to periodically change the batteries in the
sensors.
With either system it is recommended that you incorporate
home security monitoring.
To have the peace of mind that someone is watching over your property 24 hours a
day is very comforting and knowing that if the situation arises that you need help,
the appropriate emergency services will be on their way.
It is worth considering wireless monitoring which uses regular cell phone technology.
When a burglar attempts to break into your property they generally cut exposed wires
beforehand on the assumption they may be phone cables. A wireless monitoring alarm
system will be transmitting without the burglar realising. Wireless monitoring can
be as cheap as $17 per month and it’s great for homes that don’t have a phone line.
Install the wireless monitoring alarm system in your attic for best signal strength.