Wireless House Alarm Systems
A wireless alarm system is one where all the main components (hand remote controllers, sensors, keypads and sirens) report to the master panel using a specific radio frequency (therefore no wiring). Each component runs on its own battery power supply.
Why choose a wireless house alarm system?
- Your property has little or no roof cavity or under floor space, so any cabling would need to be surface run to the various alarm sensors and therefore visible not great from an appearance or security point of view.
- Portability. A wireless alarm is easier to relocate to another location, so suits people renting or who move houses often.
- There are a number wireless alarm models from a range of brands. Starting with basic DIY models (not available from Garrison Alarms or recommended as they result in false alarms due to false alarms from low quality components and not insurance approved) to high quality, professionally installed, insurance company approved models. The better the quality the more reliable and user friendly they become.
- Cost. The wireless alarms offered by licensed registered alarm installation companies who are fully compliant with NZSA requirements will cost for components compared to hard wired, but with the savings in labour to install it finish up being a very similar price.
Wireless Alarm FAQs
There was a time some years ago when this use to happen. Someone using a powerful truck RT (radio transmitter) or a neighbour opening their garage door via a hand remote could set your wireless alarm off which was not at all satisfactory. The Government recognised there was a need to allocate product groups there own exclusive radio frequency bands. This combined with rolling encryption means the alarm frequency band is now very secure, and very difficult to interfere with or corrupt.
In the main ….yes just bare in mind that wireless devices run on battery so manufacturers design wireless components to conserve power where ever possible. For Example wireless sensors we have in main rooms are designed to be immediately responsive, just like the wired in ones , when some one enters the room , a little light momentarily flashes to show you have been spotted. The wireless detector will then go into ” sleep mode ” and will then ignore you moving around in the room for a few minutes this is to conserve battery power… if the little light flashed with every movement batteries would only last a few months
This has improved markedly in recent years while the main Back up battery in the master panel has a 4 + year life the batteries in individual wireless components should be replaced every 2 years as a guide, and is now quite an easy exercise you can do yourself The Alarm itself will tell you well in advance with a beeping sound when a battery is beginning to tire.
Not sure if you need a wired or wireless alarm?
Compare this to the benefits of a wireless alarm, or contact us for an onsite survey and quote. We will assess your property, make recommendations and discuss your options in detail so you can make an informed decision for the best home alarm protection.
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