Difference between wireless and wired security system

Crime rate is rising increasingly making security system installation mandatory in both homes and offices. Burglaries and theft are so common that the homeowners are left with no other option but to equip their homes with these security systems in order to protect the family as well as their belongings. There are both wired and wireless security systems available. Though both serve same purpose but the technology used in both systems are different. photo credit: LoopZilla

As the name suggests, hard wire is not required in this kind of security system. The message is communicated to the master panel through radio signals. When this range of security products was launched they were not only expensive at the same time they were not very reliable either. But as this technology became popular, the quality improved and the products became reasonable too.





The security systems without wires are easy to install in comparison to the wired system because wiring of the house is not required to change. When you install wired security system, you need to set a position near to some power source which is not required for such security system. So, you neither need to tear up the wall nor dig up the floor in order to run the wires. However you will need to replace the batteries that run the security system.The essential components used in both wired and wireless security system are same. Control panel, camera, alarm sirens, touch pad, sensors and motion detectors are there in these security systems as well as the wired one. However, wireless system relies on radio technology to transmit signals that are generated by the movements in doors or windows. Motion and vibration activated sensors also transmit the signals to the master panel through same technology.

The wireless security systems come with certain standard equipment. In addition to that, there are cameras, sensors and recording equipment, motion activated lights for both interior and exterior of the house and vibration-sensitive sensors to detect attempts to break glass window or doors. Some high end systems have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide sensors as well.

Today, wireless security systems are reliable and affordable too. But before you install one, decide which are the areas that you want to protect most. Also, make sure you can upgrade your security system if required in future. Otherwise, if you feel like protecting some other areas of your property, you may need to discard the existing wireless system and install a new one.