Pros & Cons of Wireless Home Security Systems

Benefits

• A wireless home security system is much less invasive to install than the traditional wired version. It also is less permanent, in case you decide later that you no longer want the system in the house.

Power Outages

• Because wireless home security systems run on batteries, they are not affected by power outages. This keeps your home safe even when the power is out, which wired systems cannot do.

Considerations

• Wired home security options are less expensive than their wireless alternatives. But wireless options are much easier for a do-it-yourselfer to install.

Warning

• Although some companies claim that their wireless home security systems are 100 percent foolproof, this is simply not true. False alarms and failures to activate have been reported even with wireless systems. This often occurs because the system's lithium batteries have lost their full charge and need to be replaced.

Prevention

• No matter which type of home security system you choose to install, you should get increased security in and around your home. Criminals are less likely to attempt entry into a home with a home security sign out front.