How to decide if wireless home alarm systems are right for you

When you want to add to your home's security systems, you need to be able to choose the option which is right for your property, and which will offer you the best security for your budget. As internet and mobile phone technology advances, more and more homeowners are turning to wireless home alarm systems in order to properly defend their home. These wireless systems are more adaptable to different circumstances, meaning that homeowners of all types of properties can install these alarms, and they are also more likely to be able to communicate in new and innovative ways, ensuring that the property is under constant supervision, and even allowing remote intervention by the homeowner.

Installing a wireless home alarm system

If you want to defend your home with the best equipment available, then a wireless system may be the best solution. They are often faster and more convenient to install, and there is no need to conceal wires and cables, which tends to increase labour costs during installation. You may even choose to install them yourself through DIY security systems. The devices are portable, so you can move them to another location as you improve the defence of your home, or take them out temporarily in order to allow for painting and decorating in the usual location.

Varieties of home alarm system

There are two basic forms of home alarm system, which are the bell and the monitor. The bell alarm is connected to an external siren which operates in the same way as a standard alarm. If you have neighbours who are prepared to watch your property, then this may be an excellent solution, but if you are remote from other homes, or think that the alarm may be ignored, then the bell only solution may not be for you.

Another type of wireless home alarm is the monitored device. Rather than being connected to an external alarm, the wireless is instead linked to a monitoring hub, sometimes known as an ARC, or Alarm Receiving Centre. This means that the alarm is personally monitored by security teams, who can notify you if something is wrong, or even call the police if they consider this to be necessary. There is a fee to be paid for this service.

Alarms and cameras

A more sophisticated form of wireless alarm system is the silent camera alarm. Rather than trigger a siren, which can be ignored, this alarm instead triggers cameras in the home, and starts recording both inside and outside of the property. The alarm may trigger the recordings being sent to a video website, where images can be recorded out of the reach of intruders.

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Why Choose wireless home security cameras

Wireless security systems are increasingly popular among homeowners and commercial property owners. Much smaller and lighter than traditional security cameras, modern wireless cameras can be set up within a few hours, even by homeowners with no DIY or computer skills. Their very ease of use means that almost anyone can buy them and install them in homes and commercial buildings without requiring much technical assistance. The advantages of the wireless system far outweigh the benefits of using wired cameras and other traditional forms of security protection.

Better communication with a wider distance

Wired cameras need to be placed within a certain radius of the communication hub, and that radius is dictated by the length of cable connected to the hub, and limits where the wired security system can be placed.

Wireless cameras, on the other hand, are less restricted in where they can be placed in a room, and they also have an extended radius, being limited only by the range of the wireless receiver. This means that more space can be covered with fewer cameras, simply through better positioning and placement. These cameras are also easier to hide because they are smaller, allowing them to be tucked away from sight more easily.

Cheaper overall than wired

Wired camera security systems can be cheaper to buy as a package, but property owners will often find that there are additional elements required with the cameras which end up costing them more money. In addition, those wires need to be concealed in order to prevent them from being ripped out by thieves. This can require expert installers and will increase the overall cost of the security system.

Although the cost of buying the initial wireless security system for your home, the overall cost of cameras, equipment and installation, can be much less than the wired alternative. This is because property owners need to buy fewer cameras overall, and don't need to have experts to install them. The lower-end of the market is cheapest, but even high-quality cameras are less expensive due to the increased space covered by a single camera, and the lack of help needed with installation, making the overall costs of starting up the security system much cheaper.

Variety of cameras allowing greater flexibility

Modern wireless home security cameras come in a variety of different styles and formats, which allow the homeowner to have greater flexibility when designing their personal security system. Some choose the Hidden camera, or Nanny Cam, which is very small, covert cameras which can be placed on a high shelf, amongst books, placed in amidst ornaments, or even pre-purchased in a stuffed toy.  IP cameras, which are advanced webcams, can be used to provide real-time video that is viewed remotely via a website.