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