A modern wireless burglar alarm provides a means for ordinary householders to benefit from new developments in home security.
Many people, both householders and business owners, choose a wireless security system because they are easy to have installed and they are portable, so you can take them with you when you move.
Although it is always better to have your system installed by a professional alarm company, the most simple wireless systems can be fitted on a do-it-yourself basis.
Wireless alarms are just as effective as traditional security systems and householders can expect the same degree of basic protection, often with the option to upgrade at a later date, if you need to add to your security.
In other words, internal pir (passive infrared) sensors and magnetic contacts are fitted in the normal way and a control panel is mounted to the most used exit.
However, there are no exposed wires or disturbances to decor.
Should you choose to upgrade, e.
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by increasing or varying the number of zones in your home, or by adding a fire alarm or panic button or a system of surveillance cameras, this is easily accommodated.
As well as the main control panel, the alarm can be armed remotely and many systems use a 4 digit PIN number to activate them.
One of the latest innovations for residential use is the surveillance camera.
For the most complete security, you can now have a range of small cameras fitted, either as a visual deterrent, or sited more covertly to capture the movements of intruders.
In fact you can control, wirelessly and remotely, virtually any aspect of your home, be it security related, or to keep an eye out for your children's safety, or for that matter, to automate the opening and closing of windows and doors.
Of course, you would need a bigger budget for a system such as this, but the overall costs are likely to be less than you imagine.
The mighty microchip has reduced not just the size of the components of a security system, but also the costs.
An example of a basic burglar alarm is that currently being offered by ADT, one of the biggest security companies in the world.
This can be purchased for under $100 plus $30 a month for monitoring.
If you have more money to spend, you can add a fire alarm, carbon monoxide detectors, as well as all manner of other facilities aimed at helping you manage your home as safely and as effortlessly as possible.
So modern wireless home alarms can be extremely effective.
For the best solution, however, you should not be tempted to design and install the system yourself, but contact a professional alarm installation company, which will be able to advise you exactly what can be achieved, given the security and safety needs of you home and family.