| Do you consider yourself a Do it yourself person and | | | | included. |
| want to install a new home security system. But you | | | | Wireless home security system is considered a Do It |
| want to know what the first steps are and how you | | | | Yourself project. You will need to do some simple |
| should begin. The least complex system to install for | | | | steps to assure yourself success. |
| a Do It Yourself person is a wireless home security | | | | Planning is needed to have a successful installation. |
| system. Installing a hard wired home security system | | | | You will want to know where you are going to |
| requires fishing wires through all the holes you have | | | | locate the control panel. In most installations you will |
| made in the walls and don't forget the drywall repairs | | | | find the control panel near the door, the one you use |
| that will be waiting for you when you're done | | | | to exit or enter the home most. Keep the control |
| installing your security systems. Wireless home | | | | panel out of view and away from a possible intruder. |
| security systems installation involves messing around | | | | During the planning phase you will also need to |
| in one wall connecting the control panel to the power | | | | determine where your motion sensors and fire |
| source. Ease of installation is always appreciated by a | | | | sensors will be located. Your kit will also come with a |
| Do it yourself person. | | | | inside alarm siren and the best location for the alarm |
| With a wireless home security system it can be as | | | | is out of reach and sight of the intruder but the |
| simple as purchasing a wireless home security kit and | | | | alarm needs to be placed where you can hear it |
| following the instructions that come along with the | | | | clearly. The next step is the position of the control |
| kit. You may be considering a wireless home security | | | | panel, it needs to easy to reach and read. Make sure |
| kit that allows you to monitor your home | | | | its location can be accessible to everyone in the |
| environment, such as calling you on the telephone | | | | home. When installing the sirens follow the |
| when there is a water leak, freezing problems or | | | | manufacturers' recommended installation. The sensor |
| break in. These types of technologies take a little | | | | installation will be straight forward and you will have |
| more time and knowledge but can be done by a Do | | | | windows and doors you will want to secure. If your |
| It Yourself person. | | | | wireless home security system kit comes with PIR |
| It will be important to do your planning and reading | | | | motion sensors, smoke detectors and other features |
| the enclosed instructions and following the required | | | | it will be easy to follow the enclosed instructions. It's |
| specifications. | | | | important to that you installed all the components |
| As you determine some of the functions you want | | | | correctly so that you have the security you deserve. |
| this would be a good time to explain some basics | | | | Most do it yourself individuals understand the value of |
| about motions sensors. Most home security systems | | | | doing the work themselves and that testing is key to |
| use what is called PIR (passive motion sensors). With | | | | your success. There is a test mode on the control |
| improved technology over the years PIR motion | | | | panel, double check that all the sensors that you |
| sensors are able to determine the difference | | | | have installed are working properly. The test mode |
| between humans and animals. | | | | will come in handy on a monthly basis, because that |
| PIR motion sensors are easy to install. When you | | | | is what the industry has recommended to |
| purchase a home security system kit all the | | | | homeowners for testing their home security system. |
| components and instructions will be or should be | | | | |