Making the decision to install a wireless home security system is one of the most sensible improvements you’ll make to your home. Protecting your home and family from theft is more or less a necessity in today’s economic climate, as more and more people engage in activities that break the law, just to put food on the table. Don’t be the next crime victim and act now before it’s too late.
The main great advantage of a wireless alarm system is that you do not need a professional alarm installer to do the installation work. It is a task that any reasonable and competent DIYer can accomplish without any difficulty. All wireless systems come with setup instructions to ensure proper installation; you really can’t go wrong.
The key to the correct installation of the alarm is planning. It is important to decide where the various components of the wireless alarm system will be located. The main elements of an alarm system are the control panel, the siren/sounder and the selection of different wireless sensors that are used to detect and activate an alarm condition. The control panel should be located near the main entrance/exit door of your property for easy access to arm/disarm the system via the control panel keypad (although this is not a problem these days with the introduction of wireless feyfobs).
Next, decide on a suitable position for the siren/sound unit on the outside of your property. Some people prefer it hidden from view so as not to mar the appearance of their property, but most like the unit to be prominent and in plain sight so that a burglar can see that the home has an alarm system. anti-theft that makes them think twice before entering. Be sure to install the sounder/sounder unit high up and out of the reach of thieves so it cannot be tampered with.
The final consideration in the planning process is the location of the various wireless sensors that come with the wireless alarm kit. The main types of sensor are the magnetic door/window sensor and the PIR motion detector sensor, although there are several other types that could be considered as well. Make sure all exterior doors have magnetic sensors attached to both the top and bottom. There will be a delay gate sensor in the kit, so make sure it is installed at the main entrance/exit gate of your property. Install PIR motion detectors in all rooms where you keep your most valuable items. Ideally, every room in your house should have a PIR detector, but only focus on one or two rooms in the first place. The beauty of a wireless system is that it’s easily expandable, so you can seamlessly add sensors at a later date, without calling installers back.
Of course, once you’ve planned and decided how many wireless sensors you need, be sure to purchase a suitable system that accommodates the number of sensors you need. Also make sure the system can be expanded beyond your current requirements; you may want to add additional sensors for your garage or shed or add smoke alarms or carbon monoxide detectors.