Wired vs. Wireless Home Security Systems

by DoItYourself Staff

Deciding on the choice between wired or wireless home security systems depends on how much time and money you want to use for installing and monitoring the system.

Wired Home Security Systems

Wired home security systems are long lasting with good security coverage. When a sensor is triggered in the system a signal is sent through the wires to the control panel. The signal is stronger with a wired home security system since there is less interference.

Most home security systems have a battery backup if there is a disruption in electrical power. It is easy to integrate wired and wireless sensors into the system.

Wired home security systems are permanently installed. You should have a profession install this system which can make it a more costly choice.

Wireless Home Security Systems

Wireless home security systems are an affordable option for existing houses. When installing there isn’t a need to drill holes throughout the home just connect the system to the telephone line and plug into an outlet. This system can be easily installed and monitored by the homeowner.

The system works using radio frequencies to transmit the signal from a sensor or monitor to the control panel. Wires are not needed in the system because the radio frequencies are capable of traveling through walls and floors to reach the control panel. However, there can be transmission problems with the system leaving unprotected areas in your home.

You can also operate this system by using a remote. Wireless home security systems are simple to remove if you move. The wireless home security system can cost about $300 or less making it a cheaper alternative a wired system.

What you can do With Both Wired and Wireless Home Security Systems

You can choose to monitor home security systems yourself or hire an alarm company to do the monitoring with both types. If you want to monitor the system without paying an alarm company you must program your contact number into the system for automatic dialing. It is also a good idea to include some other contact numbers in case you cannot be reached when your alarm activates.

Both home security systems can be programmed with security codes for operation of the systems.

Features Found in Both Wired and Wireless Home Security Systems