{"id":635,"date":"2011-08-04T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-08-04T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=635"},"modified":"2011-09-30T15:12:23","modified_gmt":"2011-09-30T19:12:23","slug":"8-reasons-why-a-wireless-home-alarm-system-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/8-reasons-why-a-wireless-home-alarm-system-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Reasons Why a Wireless Home Alarm System is Better"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many advantages to choosing a wireless home alarm system<\/a> over a traditional hard-wired system, especially if you are want to install the system yourself. To decide which type of system is right for you, consider these eight reasons why a wireless home alarm system may be the better choice:<\/p>\n

\"wireless1. Saves you time and money on installation <\/strong>A wireless home alarm system communicates via radio signals, making it very simple and much less costly to install<\/a> than a hard-wired alarm system which requires running wires and drilling holes through walls, ceilings, woodwork and concrete. For older homes that are difficult to wire, a wireless system is an excellent solution. Do-it-yourselfers can install most wireless systems in just a few hours.<\/p>\n

2. Tamper resistant<\/strong> A skilled burglar will attempt to disarm a traditional home alarm system by cutting wires. But sabotaging a wireless home alarm system is not so easy because each wireless component operates independently and would have to be disabled individually.<\/p>\n

3. Affordable<\/strong> A wireless home alarm system \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cstarter kit\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/a> with a control panel and three sensors costs about $100. More advanced systems<\/a> with additional sensors, zones and partitions range in price from $200 to $500. Professional installation of a hard-wired alarm system can range from $100 to $1,500, depending on the equipment and layout of your home, plus monthly monitoring fees of $29.95 to $41.95.<\/p>\n

4. Cellular Option<\/strong> Many wireless home security systems now offer a cellular communications option<\/a>, making them ideal for vacation homes without a landline phone. You can also add a cellular terminal as a backup so if your landline connection is cut, your wireless home alarm can still send out alerts. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"wireless<\/strong>5. Freedom from the power grid<\/strong> Because every sensor in a wireless home alarm system is battery powered, sensors continue to operate even during power outages. The system\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s control panel typically uses A\/C power but has reliable, robust batteries for backup power.<\/p>\n

6. Easy troubleshooting<\/strong> Locating a problem within a hard-wired system can be very difficult and require a professional to analyze the hundreds of feet of wiring. Many wireless alarm systems do their own troubleshooting<\/a> and identify the problem component, most wireless sensors provide \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201clow battery\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d alerts.<\/p>\n

\"wireless7. Independence<\/strong> Today\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s wireless home alarm systems are designed to contact you directly when there is an emergency, instead of going through a costly outside monitoring company. Many wireless home alarm systems will call multiple phone numbers, so if the first family member doesn\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t answer the phone, another person will be called automatically.<\/p>\n

8. Portable<\/strong> If you move to a new house, your wireless alarm system can move with you.<\/p>\n

There are many wireless home alarm systems<\/a> on 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. Some systems also double as a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201chome automation center\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/a> which allows you to remotely control household appliances and lights, even when you are away from home. And since a wireless home alarm system is expandable, you can add sensors at any time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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