{"id":2820,"date":"2013-05-24T11:00:24","date_gmt":"2013-05-24T15:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=2820"},"modified":"2015-02-04T16:24:07","modified_gmt":"2015-02-04T21:24:07","slug":"9-reasons-why-a-wireless-security-system-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/9-reasons-why-a-wireless-security-system-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Reasons Why a Wireless Security System is Better"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re like most homeowners and worry about how to keep your vacant home safe while you are away this summer, an install-it-yourself\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0wireless security system<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0may be the perfect solution.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Today\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s do-it-yourself wireless security systems are as sophisticated and full-featured as many of the professionally installed systems you see advertised, but can be bought and operated at a fraction of the cost.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 So if you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re considering getting a security system to protect your home and property this summer, here are 9 reasons why you should consider a wireless system.\"Protect<\/a><\/p>\n

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1. Easy to Install Yourself<\/em><\/h2>\n

A wireless home security system communicates via radio signals, making it very simple and a lot less costly to install than a hard-wired alarm system that requires running wires and drilling holes through walls, ceilings, woodwork and concrete. For older homes that are difficult to wire, a wireless system is the perfect solution. The average do-it-yourselfer can install a wireless security system like the Oplink Security AlarmShield<\/strong><\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0in just minutes.<\/p>\n

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\"Wisdom<\/a>2. Affordable<\/em><\/h2>\n

A\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0wireless security system \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cstarter kit\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0with a control panel and three sensors costs about $130. More advanced systems, like the popular\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Wisdom Wireless Kits\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0with additional sensors, zones and partitions, range in price from about $200 for the basic kit<\/a><\/strong> to $450 for a “bonus kit” with keypad<\/strong>.<\/a> Compare these modest prices to the cost of a professionally installed hard-wired alarm system which typically costs $1,000 to $1,500 (depending on the equipment and layout of your home) plus monthly monitoring fees of $29.95 to $41.95. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The savings with a wireless security system is huge!<\/p>\n

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3. No Monthly Monitoring Fees<\/em>
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DIY wireless security systems are designed to contact you directly by phone when there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s an emergency, so you don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t need an outside monitoring company that charges hefty monthly fees. Many wireless security systems will dial multiple phone numbers, so if the first family member doesn\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t pick up, another person will be called automatically. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0STI Burglar Stopper Wire-Free Home Protection System<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0with the optional Auto Dialer\/Distress Alarm<\/a><\/strong>, for instance, can be programmed to call up to 8 emergency phone numbers, including your own cellular phone.<\/p>\n

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4. Works Even During Power Outages<\/em><\/h2>\n

Because every sensor in a wireless security system is battery powered, sensors continue to operate even during power outages. A system\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s control panel typically uses A\/C power but usually comes with reliable, robust batteries for backup power.<\/p>\n

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5. Don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t Need a Landline<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Many wireless home security systems now offer a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0cellular communications option<\/a><\/strong>, making them ideal for vacation homes without a landline phone. You can also add a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0cellular terminal<\/strong><\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0as a backup so if your landline connection is cut, your wireless home security system can still send out alerts.<\/p>\n

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6. Tamper Resistant<\/em><\/h2>\n

A skilled burglar can disarm a traditional hard-wired home security system by cutting wires. Sabotaging a wireless security system is not that easy since each wireless component operates independently and would have to be disabled individually.<\/p>\n

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7. Automatic Troubleshooting<\/em><\/h2>\n

When a hard-wired system isn\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t working properly, it can take a professional serviceman hours and hours to analyze the hundreds of feet of wiring and locate the problem, whereas wireless security systems like the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Rokonet Wisdom Wireless series<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0do their own troubleshooting. Most wireless sensors also provide \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201clow battery\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d alerts.<\/p>\n

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8. Portable<\/em><\/h2>\n

If you move to a new house, your wireless security system can move with you, so you don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t have to invest in a new system.<\/p>\n

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9. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Expandable<\/em><\/h2>\n

Most DIY wireless security systems are expandable so you start with a basic system, like the SecurityMan\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Air-AlarmIIE<\/a><\/strong>,\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and upgrade it down the road by adding more wireless sensors, sirens, motion detectors or remote controllers.<\/p>\n

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Summary<\/em><\/h2>\n

Summer is a good time for do-it-yourself projects like installing a wireless security system in your home. There are\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0many wireless home alarm systems<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0on the market today with a variety of sensors options and accessories, including motion sensors, door\/window sensors, smoke detectors, keychain remote controls and glass breaker sensors. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0In addition to these 9 reasons why you should consider a wireless DIY security system, you may also like the \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201chome automation center\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0feature that some systems offer which\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0allows you to remotely control household appliances and lights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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