Alarm System Reviews: Which is better, Wireless Home Security Alarms or Hard Wired Security Systems?

Check out the pros and cons of both home alarm system types below!

Wireless Home Security has come along way over the past few years. Most alarm manufacturers have upgraded their technology and increased the quality of signals. They have also found ways to reduce interference with other electronics in your home.

Wireless Home Alarm System Pros:

• Many wireless alarms are "Do-It-Yourself" and there is no need to pay for professional installation. Very simple to use and operate!
• The actual system is priced less than most hard-wired systems and sometimes the home alarm system can be FREE.
• Very easy to add additional components to your system.  Just purchase extra door stops or window sensors and the system will recognize their presence in your home.
• No construction or "fishing" of wires throughout the walls of your house.

Major companies such as General Electric make wireless alarms systems giving you added piece of mind with regards to the quality of your wireless burglar alarm.

Wireless Home Alarm System Cons:

• Signal strength can be low on some inferior or older alarm products. This can cause problems when placing the main console on a separate floor from the sensors.
• Siren strength can be limited and secondary horns are sometimes needed in larger homes.

Hard Wired Home Alarm System Pros:

• More difficult for burglars and intruders to disable the system.
• The main console is typically installed separate from the main keypad and locked in a metal box hidden in your home. This adds another level of security to your home.

Hard Wired Home Alarm System Cons:

• Typically need a professional to install which increases the cost of the system.
• Intrusive installation where wires need to be fished through walls, ceilings, and door/window frames.
• More difficult to add extra sensors to the alarm system.  Also requires a professional.
• Many professionally installed home alarm systems can cost up to $2000 to install.

The decision is ultimately yours as to whether you choose a Wireless or hard-wired home security system.  Do some research and review each product for pros and cons.

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