Wireless Home Security

Installing a wired home alarm system used to be a painstaking task, often carried out by expensive installation contractors. It was time consuming, disruptive and labor intensive but fortunately this is a thing of the past as new modern wireless security systems can be installed in far less time by DIY enthusiasts.

Wireless home security systems use battery powered radio transmitter/receivers to connect to the various peripherals such as sensors, sirens, control panels, key fobs, smoke/fire detectors etc....Some wireless peripherals could be installed where its not accessible for wired peripherals.

Wireless alarms are relatively inexpensive to buy so there is no excuse not to buy one! It is usually a case of powering the main control unit, mount the wireless PIR sensors and door/window sensors and mount the siren. That’s all there is to it. Some wireless alarms have the capability of dialling several numbers or mobile cell phone text message when they are triggered by simply connecting the wireless alarm to the telephone line. This saves the cost of a professional monitoring service.

Additional benefits of wireless home security systems are that they can be configured to contact your local fire department in the case of a fire while you are not at your property. They can also be used to turn on/off appliances giving the illusion that someone is at home, thus putting off potential burglars.

Wireless alarm systems are excellent for use in rented accommodation where landlords may not want extensive alterations to the property. You also take the system away with you when you move home.

These systems are fully expandable so sensors can be added as desired, or as your budget dictates. You can add extra peripherals such as wireless PIR and window/door sensors, additional wireless key fobs, wireless sirens, and shock sensors.

Follow these tips for DIY installations of wireless burglar alarms….

• To avoid background noise, avoid mounting devices near to electrical distribution equipment.
• Try not to mount peripherals onto metal or uPVC door or window frames.
• Make sure the peripherals are not near to wiring as this will reduce performance.
• In properties where the walls are quite thick, consider mounting the aerial in the loft as the signals only need to pass through the floor boards rather than thick walls.
• Do not change the length of the aerials. Manufacturers tune the aerials for optimum performance.
• Do tests to ensure that signals from the wireless peripherals can be received at the control panel before you mount them.
• Make sure large metal objects such as boilers water tanks etc… don’t obstruct the path between the control panel and a wireless device as these can prevent radio signals from being transmitted/received.