{"id":4285,"date":"2014-06-13T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2014-06-13T15:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=4285"},"modified":"2015-01-16T16:30:03","modified_gmt":"2015-01-16T21:30:03","slug":"how-to-pick-a-diy-wireless-security-system-for-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/how-to-pick-a-diy-wireless-security-system-for-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick a DIY Wireless Security System for Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Which is more appealing to you \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 a DIY wireless home security system that you can customize that costs a couple hundred bucks or a traditional hardwired system that requires a professional installation and costs a thousand dollars or more?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If you are like many homeowners these days<\/a>, you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll opt for a do-it-yourself wireless security system.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 With the latest advancements in wireless technology, security-conscious homeowners don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t have to sacrifice quality for savings.<\/p>\n

Here are the key benefits of a DIY wireless security system<\/a> and some tips on how to choose the right system for your home.\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

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Advantages of a DIY Wireless Security System<\/h2>\n

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1.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Affordably Priced<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 A DIY starter kit<\/a> with a control panel and three sensors costs about $120.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 More advanced kits like the WisDom Wireless series<\/a> start at about $200 for the basic kit.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 In comparison, a professionally installed hard-wired alarm system typically costs $1,000 to $1,500 plus monthly monitoring fees of $30 to $50.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Easy to Install<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 A wireless security system communicates via radio signals, making it simpler and less costly to install than a hard-wired alarm system that requires running wires and drilling holes through walls, ceilings and woodwork. Homeowners can install a DIY wireless security system in just minutes!<\/p>\n

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3.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Portable and Expandable<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 If you move to a new house or new apartment, your DIY wireless security system can move with you.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 And since most DIY systems are expandable, you can start with a basic system — like the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0SecurityMan\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Air-AlarmIIE<\/a> –\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and upgrade it later by adding more sensors, sirens, motion detectors or remote controllers.<\/p>\n

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Things to Consider in Choosing a Wireless Security System<\/h2>\n

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\"Oplink<\/a>There are three basic types of do-it-yourself wireless security systems, based on how they send out alarm alerts in the event of a break-in or other emergency:<\/p>\n