| Having an alarm system in your home is not a bad | | | | to make holes in the walls, tear up any carpeting, or |
| idea. Crime rates are rising in virtually everywhere, | | | | fuss with trying to get the wires to run flush along a |
| including in so-called "good" or "nice" neighborhoods. | | | | wall or door frame. They're also a great consideration |
| Many families are becoming increasingly aware of their | | | | for home with young children, as you don't want them |
| need for added security, and a good option for many | | | | to ever get their hands on the wires or cables of the |
| is a wireless home security system. Especially if you | | | | alarm system. |
| have children home alone after school or own a lot of | | | | A wireless home security system is usually much |
| expensive household items will you want to consider | | | | easier to install than a hardwired system. You typically |
| installing such a system. | | | | just plug in the keypad, mount the security sensors |
| Why do we say this; what advantages does a | | | | where you want them to be, and program it rather |
| wireless home security system have over a hardwired | | | | quickly. There usually isn't much more involved than |
| system? Here are some things to consider: | | | | that. |
| Most alarm systems work in virtually the same way. | | | | If you want to install your own wireless home security |
| There are sensors that are attached to the area you | | | | system, there are some things to consider. You can |
| want to secure, such as a door or window, and usually | | | | usually get one with a sensor that is connected to a |
| to the wall next to it. Those two sensors usually have | | | | key fob so that you don't even need to remember |
| a signal running through them in a continuous loop; | | | | and enter a pass code to deactivate the alarm. A |
| when that loop is broken from someone opening the | | | | hardwired system runs on electricity to operate |
| door or window, the sensor sends a signal to the | | | | whereas wireless systems run on a lithium battery. |
| mechanism that sounds the alarm. | | | | Many times the wireless home security system needs |
| In a wireless home security system, that signal is sent | | | | to be tested to be sure the battery is running at |
| through the air. If you opt for a hardwired system, you | | | | optimal levels. |
| need to run a wire or cable from every sensor you | | | | Many wireless home security systems can also be |
| hook up to the keypad. Obviously this would be | | | | monitored alarms, meaning that an outside company |
| cumbersome, more difficult to install for a do-it-your | | | | can be monitoring your alarm system at their office. If |
| self, and rather unsightly. A wireless home security | | | | the alarm is tripped, the company will alert police and |
| system is typically much more subtle and can usually | | | | rescue personnel immediately. This can be a great |
| blend in with any décor or home design. And | | | | asset for children who are home alone or those who |
| because there are no lines or cables, you don't need | | | | may get easily flustered in an emergency situation. |