Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Home Security : Wireless Home Security Systems

By Ray Lam


With the amount of crime escalating, home security systems are a must have. With the frequent amount of burglaries occuring, you simply must protect your loved ones as well as your possessions. There are various types of security systems available for you to choose from. There are wired and wireless home security systems available. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages, as well as the difference in cost.

The technology of wired and wireless systems is quite different. Wireless systems do not require wiring throughout the house but send messages through radio signals to a central panel. In the beginning, wireless systems proved to be slightly unreliable as compared to wired systems. However, with more and more R & D, there seem to be no more dissatisfaction. Wireless security systems are very convenient to install as there is no need for wiring. This saves time, money and chaos of ripping floors and walls to place wires all over the house. But they are very expensive as compared to wired systems and there is also a recurring cost of replacing batteries. The advantage of wireless systems also lies in easy relocation of components. A wireless system can also be shifted from one house to another.

When compared to wired systems, wireless home security systems are less of a hassle and easier to install, since you don't have to deal with the wiring. Wireless security systems can be more effective when it comes down to money, time, and effort since you don't have to rip out your flooring or walls. Wireless security systems on the other hand are more expensive than wired systems and you will have to replace their batteries on a regular schedule. The primary advantage of wireless security systems is that they are easily transferrable. This means that you can more them to your next residence with ease.

The second situation when they become handy is when you want to move out. Wireless security day and night cameras that are vital parts of all our wireless home security systems can be easily removed and installed again in your new house saving you several hundred dollars for a new security system.

To use a wireless system, all you need to do is enter the password through the control panel. Usually, this is done before you enter you home, or when you leave it. Once the code is entered into the control panel, the control panel will send remote signals to the rest of the security system and will activate the alarm. Depending on the system you own, an alarm will go off either by motion detection or a door or window being opened.

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