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.

Take a look at this selection of wireless home alarm systems: http://www.visonic.com/Products/Wireless-Property-Protection/control-panels