When it comes to choosing which domestic burglar alarm or commercial security system to install, there are a number of decisions to make. However, one of the main ones is whether to opt for a hardwired system or to go wireless. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type of system and homeowners must consider which will suit their individual requirements before committing to either side.
Of course, there is scope for installing a combination of both hardwired and wireless security solutions and this can offer the best of both worlds. However, if you are considering whether or not to install a wireless component to your security system, here are five reasons why it could be highly beneficial.
Intelligent installation
Installing a wireless security alarm system tends to be easier than a hardwired version, simply because there is no need to have long lengths of wires put into the property being alarmed. This also results in a cleaner finished look and a reduced need to redecorate any affected areas in the home after the mounting work has been completed. Equally, this speeds up the installation process from a couple of days to just a few hours. Wireless systems are also easier to move around or take with you when you move house.
Beating the burglars
While no system will ever be entirely tamper-proof, a wireless set-up is not vulnerable to such tactics as cutting phone wires, as the technology works virtually instead of relying on a landline connection. It can also be easily added to in order to taken in additional areas in the home, such as a garage or workshop if you are concerned that these parts of the house are particularly vulnerable to being targeted by a burglar. You can also link your system to a number of additional intruder-proofing accessories and services, such as CCTV, access control and motion sensors for a fuller picture and greater protection against unwanted visitors.
Instant access
The main difference between hardwired and wireless security systems is the fact that you can access your system, monitor activity and keep tabs on connectivity via a remote device such as a mobile phone or tablet that you can use anywhere, rather than having to be at home to perform these key operations. This makes running your security system at home easier to fit into your daily routine. Remote monitoring can also tell you more quickly if the batteries are running low or there is a problem with the electronics, as an alert will flash up in front of you on your mobile device straight away, rather than on a single monitor that you may or may not be checking regularly.
A tailored approach
Wireless alarms tend to offer greater versatility in terms of their layout, scope and range of protection than hardwired alternatives, which rely on landline connections and the ability to install physical wiring around the property to connect the different components of the system. You can tailor your system even further by adding extra devices and accessories to provide a truly individualised solution to protect your property and any surrounding land. You can also choose what and how much customer support you want, from maintenance and servicing contracts to the type of remote support services you subscribe to and the regularity of software upgrades you purchase to keep your system fully up-to-date.
Insurance approved
Finally, wireless home security systems are becoming more and more popular as the technology evolves and the sensitivity and scope of the monitoring sensors and detection equipment advances. Insurance companies are accepting and approving wireless security systems, which lowers premiums and adds value to properties covered in this way when it comes to selling or renting them out.
