| There are many different types of home security | | | | owning a wireless security system, but I don't want |
| systems. Each one has its own positive benefits and | | | | you to rule it out. Even though the wireless systems |
| negative features. A wireless security system has | | | | cost a little more than wired ones, they can also be |
| some major benefits over a wired one. But, there | | | | easily updated with the latest security innovations. |
| are also some problems when relying on a wireless | | | | Not only are they easier to install, they are also |
| system for your security. | | | | easier when it comes to adding video monitoring to |
| A major bonus with wireless systems is that you | | | | your system. You can install wireless security |
| don't have to deal with a bunch of wires running all | | | | cameras to your system in just a matter of minutes. |
| over your house. If you're not an electrician, you will | | | | If you don't feel comfortable with installing your |
| have to hire a professional to come out to your | | | | system on your own, you can also hire a local |
| house and install the wired system. With a wireless | | | | professional security company to install it for you. If |
| system, you can install it yourself in less than an hour. | | | | you hire a company like ADT or Broadview, they can |
| One of the main problems with wireless security | | | | monitor your system for a monthly fee. This way, if |
| systems is that they are prone to false alarms. The | | | | anything happens at your home while you're at work |
| system uses radio signals to transmit signals from the | | | | or on vacation, the security system will notify the |
| door and window sensors back to the control panel. | | | | monitoring company, who will then notify the proper |
| Radio signals from other electronic appliances might | | | | authorities or call you to let you know there is a |
| interfere with the system's signal causing the alarm | | | | situation at your house. |
| to go off. | | | | Wireless security systems are becoming more and |
| When the battery dies, you will have to recharge it | | | | more advanced and the problems mentioned earlier |
| or replace it all together. Wired systems usually come | | | | will probably soon become nonexistent. More and |
| with a backup battery so you don't have to worry | | | | more people are choosing wireless systems due to |
| about the battery dying and leaving your home | | | | their ease of use. So, the few negatives mentioned |
| unsecured. | | | | shouldn't deter you from getting one for your home. |
| Now I know I mentioned several negatives with | | | | |