It’s the Age of Wireless Security Alarms

Apr 11
23:11

2010

Abigail Lautner

Abigail Lautner

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Wireless security alarms have become a must in almost every household today. These not only give a sense of security for the house owner but also secure the home from burglars and intruders.

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Though security systems were available since long,It’s the Age of Wireless Security Alarms Articles wireless security alarms have entered the market very recently and have become a huge hit. This is because of the simplistic design and ease of using and installing them. Today the demand for the traditional wired security systems has almost gone down and the wired models have become obsolete.

One of the best things about wireless security systems is that they are cluster free without any cumbersome wiring to do. The older security systems needed professional help for installation but these are wireless and so they are very simple to use. These systems make use of sensors, which transmit signals wirelessly to the main console of the security system. The sensors attached to the doors and the windows of the house will raise an alarm when an intruder enters tries to enter or break in to the property.

Wireless security systems generally have one main console through which the security system is controlled. This is achieved by pressing the pass code on the keypad on the console. Magnetic sensors that are attached to doors and windows will send a signal to the main console to sound an alarm when the magnetic contact is lost if someone tries to break in. Adding to that, motion detecting sensors that works with infrared technology and motion sensing cameras that records any movements will help in the surveillance of the property. Generally, radio waves are used to communicate with the main console.

Like mentioned before the best thing about these wireless systems is that they are very easy to install and does not need any professional assistance. In addition to that, these are very useful for those who are living in a rented house as they can easily remove and carry with them to the new house and set up there freshly again. There are very few parts and almost no wires making it so easy to carry. Portability gives a great advantage for these over the wired counterpart.

Sometimes there will be a possibility that the intruders might cut the power supply to shutdown any security systems but that will not affect these wireless security systems. Batteries power them and so they will continue to work even without power supply.

With increase in demand and advancing technology the price of security system have come down drastically. Since there is no wiring involved the cost of the new wireless alarms is pretty much cheaper than the wired ones. The reduction in price is also because there are no installation charges, as the owner can install it all by himself without much effort.