{"id":3143,"date":"2013-07-12T11:00:51","date_gmt":"2013-07-12T15:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=3143"},"modified":"2015-02-05T15:04:41","modified_gmt":"2015-02-05T20:04:41","slug":"choosing-components-for-a-diy-wireless-home-security-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/choosing-components-for-a-diy-wireless-home-security-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Components for a DIY Wireless Home Security System"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wireless security systems offer do-it-yourself homeowners big savings over professionally installed hard-wired systems on three levels: \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0the initial cost of the equipment is less; \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0professional installation costs are eliminated; and expensive outside monitoring services are unnecessary. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If you’re considering a do-it-yourself wireless home security system, the kits and components offered by Rokonet’s\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0WisDom Wireless<\/strong><\/a> are some of the easiest to install and program. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0And, WisDom Wireless’ advanced wireless technology and broad range of optional components allows homeowners to design a customized home security system that\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s on par with a professional installation.\"Rokonet<\/a><\/p>\n

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Here is an overview of the major components you will need to put together a WisDom Wireless home security system that fits your exact needs. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Note that you can also choose from a selection of WisDom Wireless kits — Basic<\/a><\/strong>, Value<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and Bonus<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0— that come with key components to make it even easier for you to get started.<\/p>\n

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Control Panel<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

The\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0WisDom Wireless control panel<\/strong><\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0serves as the heart and brains of the system and connects to the various sensors and the communications source, which is usually a landline phone. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0In homes with a landline connection, a GSM Cellular Module<\/a><\/strong> can be used. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0In the case of a break-in, fire or other threat, the control panel automatically dials the homeowner (up to four phone numbers) or a central monitoring station with an alert.<\/p>\n

The\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0control panel<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0has a keypad to arm and disarm the system and can accept up to 32 wireless sensors, in addition to one wired zone. It allows three \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cpartitions\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d so you can selectively arm\/disarm up to three areas of your home, and it offers two-way voice communication so you can talk to the monitoring station if there is an emergency or false alarm.<\/p>\n

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Keypad<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Wireless keypads<\/strong><\/a>\"WisDom<\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0located at your home\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s entrances provide push-button activation of the security system based on a code you pick. The WisDom Wireless allows additional user codes so workers or friends can have access to your home without setting off the alarm. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0You can also give \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201ctemporary\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d access to others which can be changed later at your discretion — a useful feature for rental properties.<\/p>\n

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Keyfob<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

A\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0keyfob\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is a miniature transmitter that is used as a remote control with push-button functionality for arming, disarming, stay, panic and output operations. The WisDom Wireless system comes with one\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0keyfob<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and can take up to eight.<\/p>\n

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Door and Window Contact Sensors<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Wireless door and window sensors\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0are two-piece magnetic switches that activate when the window or door is opened and the contact is broken.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0WisDom Wireless door and window sensors<\/strong><\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0are powered by long-lasting lithium batteries that last 3-5 years.<\/p>\n

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PIR Motion Sensors<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Wireless passive infrared (PIR) motion detectors<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0detect intruders by sensing motion or body heat.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0WisDom Wireless motion sensors<\/strong><\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0are powered by long-lasting lithium batteries that last 3-5 years.<\/p>\n

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\"WisDom<\/a>Pet Immune Motion Sensors<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

This new pet-friendly technology<\/a><\/strong> allows dogs and cats of up to 80 pounds to roam about the house freely while still protecting the home against intruders.<\/p>\n

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Smoke Detectors<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Unlike a battery-powered standalone smoke detector, WisDom Wireless smoke detector units<\/strong><\/a> connect to the home security system\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s control panel. If smoke is detected, an audible siren sounds\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0a phone alert is sent out to the homeowner and\/or central monitoring station, so the home is protected even when it is unoccupied.<\/p>\n

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Glassbreak Detectors<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

WisDom Wireless offers two types are available. An\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0acoustic glassbreak detector<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0recognizes the sound of breaking of glass while ignoring non-framed glass breakage and other possible sources of false alarm. A\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0shock glassbreak detector<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0attaches to the window and senses the shock of shattering glass.<\/p>\n

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Sirens<\/em>\"The<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The WisDom Wireless system comes with a built-in 100dB internal siren and is equipped with a 500mA external siren driver for optional additional siren. There are several\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0sirens\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0that are compatible with the WisDom Wireless system, including a wireless internal siren\/sounder<\/strong><\/a>; wired external sounder<\/strong><\/a>; and an wired indoor\/outdoor siren and strobe light combo<\/strong><\/a>. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0External sirens\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0usually have a pre-alarm feature that begins at entry delay countdown and sends out an alarm notification if the system is vandalized during entry delay. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Note that some external sirens are wireless and others are hardwired.<\/p>\n

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

There are many wireless home security systems on the market today, but the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0WisDom Wireless<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0system is recognized as one of the most complete whole-home security systems available today for the do-it-yourselfer. It is easy to install and features an autodialer that will call up to four phone numbers in the event of an emergency, allowing you to forgo expensive monthly central monitoring station fees. For additional cost savings, purchase one of the WisDom Wireless kits that include a main control panel and a variety of sensors.<\/p>\n

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Wireless security systems offer do-it-yourself homeowners big savings over professionally installed hard-wired systems on three levels: \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0the initial cost of the equipment is less; \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0professional installation costs are eliminated; and expensive outside monitoring services are unnecessary. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If you’re considering a do-it-yourself wireless home security… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3145,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[23,20,142,229],"class_list":["post-3143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-monitoring-security","tag-diy-wireless-security-system","tag-do-it-yourself-home-security","tag-wireless-home-alarm-system","tag-wisdom-wireless","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3143"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3143\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5125,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3143\/revisions\/5125"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3145"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}