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With all the different types of systems that can be applied to your home, it can be difficult to really get a good idea of just what you're getting into when signing a contract with a company. As touched on in a previous article, the number of options for any scenario under the sun is more likely to leave your average consumer paralyzed by indecision.
This article's purpose is to help inform you just what comprises at least one facet of the home security industryNamely, as the title says, wireless security systems. What are they? How do they function? What, exactly, sets them apart from (and potentially better than) a wired security system? These are all pretty important questions for a person to ask before making a commitment regarding their safety.
Without going to any great depth about the variety of components and how they function in relation to one-another, a wireless security system is exactly what it says it is. There's no cabling to run through the premises to each and every sensor, and this has some very strong benefitsFor example, the homeowner with an older house will not likely have preexisting wiring for a security system's set-up. You could conceivably install a hard, wired security system in the home, but for most of us, that simply is not a feasible option, both in terms of cost and the amount of time to install the security system.
Or let's say you're a business owner, in much the same predicament as the residential customer with an older homeThere's just no wiring in place for a fixed security setup. A wireless security system can be an ideal installation to get not only because of the savings to your company's bottom line, but also the sheer level of customizability for your business' security. With no wires between the sensor and control panel, you can have your sensors moved and placed in their most optimal locationsEnsuring a higher degree of protection for your assets.
Generally-speaking, a wireless security system's sensors and control panel(s) require only simple wall outlets to supply the needed power. It's advisable to speak with your licensed security consultant if you have in-depth questions for any component of a wireless security system.
