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Choosing a Wireless Alarm System for Your Home

A wireless burglar alarm system is composed of battery powered components that communicate via radios signals. Today, more wireless alarm systems are sold for residential homes than hard-wired alarm systems. A wireless alarm system may consist of:

• Control Box – The hub of the alarm system and all sensors are linked to this box. May contain a keypad to arm or disarm the system.
• Window and Door Sensors – These closed-circuit sensors trigger the system alarm when a window or door is opened.
• Motion Sensors – Detect motion in a room within its field of view. Motion sensors used today are infrared (PIR) that detect body heat within a room.
• Alarm Siren – When an intruder is detected, the alarm siren is activated.
• Phone Auto Dialer – Can be pre-programmed to automatically dial the local police station or any other security monitoring service whenever the alarm goes off.
• Remote Control on a Key Chain – Allows you to remotely arm or disarm the system using buttons on the.

Advantages of a Wireless Alarm System:

• Ease of installation – Wireless alarm systems are a great DIY choice. These systems are extremely easy for anybody to install as there are no wiring required for the installation.
• Sensors can be positioned in the best locations – You are not restricted to placing sensors only in locations where you are able to route the wiring. The sensors can be placed in optimal locations to ensure the best security coverage.
• Aesthetic appearance – A hard-wired alarm system can look a bit ugly with the wiring leading to the various security sensors. Wireless systems look aesthetically more pleasing. Wireless systems don’t have this problem.
• System components can be easily relocated – if you want to relocate security sensors to another location in your home, this can be more easily accomplished with a wireless system.
• Can incorporate other wireless alarm devices – other wireless alarm devices such as smoke alarms and flood alarms can sometimes be connected to wireless alarm systems.

Disadvantages of a Wireless Alarm System:

• More expensive than wired systems – Although with the gaining popularity of wireless systems, there is now not that much of a price difference between wired and wireless systems. A wireless system will normally not require you to hire someone to install the system – it may be necessary to hire someone to install a hard-wired alarm system.
• Wireless alarm systems require batteries – Most wireless alarm system components run off batteries, which need to be replaced periodically. Many alarm system components will run for years before the batteries require changing. Wireless alarm system components generally warn you when the batteries need changing via an audible alarm or flashing LED.

Considerations When Choosing a Wireless Alarm System

Take into consideration the number of rooms, windows and doors in your house, and the number of motion sensors and door/window sensors bundled with the wireless alarm system. Ensure that the alarm system allows you to add additional sensors into the system.

Another important consideration is the operating distance of the wireless alarm system. This is the maximum distance that the wireless components can communicate with the control box using radio signals. For larger homes, a wireless alarm system having an operating range of only 50 feet will not be ideal.

Also ensure that the alarm that comes with the system is loud enough to be heard from a distance, and by your neighbours. It's recommended that the alarm siren for the system be at least 100 decibels loud. Wireless alarm systems often include an auto-dialer. An auto-dialer is programmed to automatically call specific telephone numbers and leave a pre-recorded message in the event of the alarm being triggered. The local police station or a security monitoring company is most commonly used numbers for an auto-dialer.

Skylink wireless security systems have become extremely popular, and offer excellent value for money with an impressive feature set. Skylink offer three wireless alarm system products, to suit different budgets and different home sizes. Skylink also sell a wide range of security accessories, to customize and expand these alarm systems.

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