If you are looking for a new security system for your home or your business, you will have more choices than ever before. Traditional wired security systems are now competing with wireless alarm systems and smart alarm systems.
But how can you decide which is best for you and your property? And do wireless alarm systems really work as well as their wired counterparts?
When it comes to wireless alarms, it’s important to recognise how far this technology has come since it was first introduced. Initially, wireless alarm systems were considered unreliable, but thanks to advances in wireless technology in general, this is no longer the case.
In fact, the flexibility that wireless alarm systems offer – particularly in relation to security camera placement – as well as their ease of installation often makes them a better choice than their wired alternatives.
Why do you need an alarm system?
If you don’t have any kind of security system for your home or business, you may be wondering whether you need to invest in one at all.
This is always a personal choice, however, it is worth noting that there were 2.6 million incidences of theft in the UK for either households or individuals, although these types of crime are on a downward trajectory when you look at them over the course of the last 30 years.
However, the British Chambers of Commerce highlighted earlier this year that 42 per cent of UK businesses had experienced some form of crime in the past year, with theft named as one of the key issues businesses in the country are tackling.
Are wireless alarm systems safe?
Given that cyber attacks are on the rise, particularly for businesses, you may be concerned that a wireless alarm system will make you more vulnerable.
However, often this is not a concern when you consider that for someone to steal from either your home or business, they need to physically be in that location. This means a wireless alarm system is often safer than a wired one, because it can’t be disabled by simply cutting a wire.
Using good digital security practices will also reduce the risk of your wireless alarm system falling victim to any kind of cyber attack. This includes:
- Using strong passwords for access.
- Keeping anti-virus software up to date.
- Setting up two-factor authentication.
- Using the latest wi-fi encryption protocols.
How do you install a wireless alarm system?
The ease of installation is one of the main advantages of wireless alarm systems versus their wired counterparts.
In many cases you simply need to ensure they have the right batteries, are connected to your wi-fi and positioned correctly. There is no need for any kind of disruption to link the system up with physical wires, obviously.
What’s more, wireless alarm systems are often much more versatile as a result, because they allow you to add new cameras or sensors by connecting them to the same network and making sure they are positioned securely.
Each wireless alarm system will have its own setup process, but broadly speaking it is as simple as making sure that each device in your security network is connected and has battery power, and installing them around your property.
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