Wireless security systems have revolutionized the way we protect our homes. Modern technology and advancements have made it possible for security alarms to need fewer cables and cords, and have a number of clear advantages over their predecessors.
How do security alarms work?
Security alarms work by creating a circuit of electricity at different points of entry to the building you are protecting. Alarm components are attached to various entry points such as windows, exterior doors and any other entry locations. The circuit closes when each entry point is closed or when no movement is detected. When the alarm is activated, the circuit breaks if movement is detected in the area and this triggers the alarm.
What is the difference between wired security alarms and wireless alarms?
Regular wired security alarm systems receive power and deliver information via electric cables, wireless security systems perform in the exact same manner as cabled security systems without using cables or cords to communicate to the central control panel.
Wireless alarm sensors are installed near points of entry at various locations around the building, focusing on potential areas of movement. Communication between the monitoring devices and the panel takes place in a wireless alarm system through radio waves rather than by cables, like the older wired security systems.
Wired vs wireless alarm systems: what are the advantages?
While wireless alarms have been around for many years now however as with any emerging technology, it has taken some time for it to catch on and become popular. Wireless security systems have a wide range of benefits compared to a wired security system, including;
It’s very quick and easy to add wireless sensors to doors, windows and rooms. The lack of wires and cables means that you eliminate the need to run cables to every entry point in the building you are protecting, instead you can just add wireless sensors where needed and you’re good to go! This also makes life much easier if you decide to add extra security at a later time, you just need to install new sensors and connect them to the central control panel.
Wireless security systems are much easier to install than wired security systems, and so installation times are drastically reduced. For example, houses or businesses that don’t already have a cabled security systems built in can cause some installation hassle as cables may have to be pulled through existing walls and floors in order to set up a new wired security system, whereas with wireless security systems can be installed in your home or business non-invasively since the signal passes through walls and other potential obstacles.
Exposed cables are much more exposed and therefore more vulnerable to damage. Wireless security systems eliminate this issue as they no longer require connecting cables between the monitoring devices and the control panel.
Sometimes life happens and you may find yourself looking to move out of your home or business premises. With wireless alarm systems you can take the components with you to your new home or business.
Wireless security systems are definitely the better option, especially for more modern homes and businesses. While wireless security systems can be more expensive, the technology pays for itself very quickly. Wireless security systems provide more peace of mind for home and business owners with reduced installation time and less risk of damage further down the line.
