| Depending on the size and style of the home, | | | | will not only sound the alarm, but also indicate |
| alarm systems can be easily installed using the old | | | | which device caused it to activate. This is |
| type of wired security devices. However, some | | | | especially helpful when troubleshooting a false |
| homes use a wireless home security alarm | | | | alarm or in figuring out in which room there is |
| system to make installation quick and easy. | | | | potential danger. While the ease of installation |
| Installation of a wired system requires drilling and | | | | ranks high on the list for a wireless home security |
| pulling wires through walls or into basement and | | | | alarm system, there are some disadvantages. |
| attic areas, which can be time consuming and | | | | The transmitters used in wireless devices operate |
| dirty work. Typically, this type of system is left | | | | on batteries, which will need changed frequently. |
| to the professional while a wireless home security | | | | Using motion sensor cameras can save the power |
| alarm system can be done by the homeowner | | | | when the cameras are not operating, but the |
| with little effort. Additionally, the components of a | | | | batteries will drain periodically and will need to be |
| wireless home security alarm system can be | | | | changed. Additionally, as the battery weakens, the |
| easily moved around the home to provide | | | | distance it can send the signal becomes shorter, |
| protection where it is needed. Adding on to this | | | | creating the potential for a false alarm. The |
| type of system is also easy, however every | | | | construction of the house can also limit the |
| receiver has limitations on the number of devices | | | | distance a signal travels. While many wireless |
| it can handle and staying under the maximum | | | | home security alarm system devices can send |
| acceptable number of devices will insure the | | | | out a signal between 200 and 300 feet, depending |
| system functions properly. Every device | | | | on its quality, brick and metal walls slow the |
| connected to a wireless home security alarm | | | | signals considerably. It is possible that the signal |
| system has a built in transmitter, which sends a | | | | strength will be cut in half, or more, if it is trying |
| wireless signal to the receiver. Most of the less | | | | to penetrate especially thick walls. The unit may |
| expensive systems will simply sound the alarm | | | | still function properly, but if the signal cannot reach |
| when a device is activated. The more costly ones | | | | the receiver, the alarm is not going to work. |