What Are the Benefits of a Wireless Security System?

Installation

• Perhaps one of the most prominent benefits of a wireless security system is its installation process. Traditional wired security systems require manual installation within the walls of your home or business. Thus, security technicians must drill holes in walls and spend hours hardwiring sensors back to the main security board. If your home or business features exotic materials, such as granite or marble, installation may damage the integrity of such materials. Wireless security systems also feature an expansive range, capable of sending wireless signals through walls, which makes every room in your home or business secured. While professional technicians may install wireless security systems, because there is no hardwiring involved, you may install the entire system without the assistance of a professional.

Security Sensor Relocation

• One of the downsides of a wired security system, is if you decide to relocate security sensors you must hire a technician to undo wiring and reconstruct the internal wire grid. Wireless security system sensors may be removed from its current placement without having to reconfigure wiring, thus allowing you the flexibility to add additional security to specific areas of the home. For example, if you wish to safeguard swimming pool equipment during summer, you may place a security sensor outdoors and then move this sensor indoors once swimming season is finished. Lastly, a wireless security system may travel with you when you relocate.

Power

• Most wired security systems are connected to the building's main source of power, such as the circuit breaker. One of the main downsides of doing so is during a power outage, because if the building's power is out the security system may also become unresponsive. Wireless security systems use internal power supplies, such as batteries, to provide power. Thus, if your power goes out, your security system stays on. It is important to always keep extra batteries on hand as you must change-out the batteries like in any other battery-operated device.

Remote Monitoring

• One of the more technologically advanced features found within a wireless security system is remote monitoring. Due to the wireless configuration of the system, you may link up the entire system with your mobile phone or laptop computer. This benefit allows you to activate or deactivate the system remotely. Another benefit, emergency personnel will still be contacted even if the landline is cut or if power to the home phone line is disrupted. Wired security systems rely on landlines to contact emergency services; however, with a wireless system authorities are contacted whether or not your landline is operational.