| There are two types of security systems: wired | | | | This happens when the sensors send a radio |
| and wireless home alarm system .While the wired | | | | signal to the control unit about the breaking of the |
| ones can be installed while constructing your new | | | | circuit. Hence, it is essential to keep the doors and |
| home, wireless ones can be installed anytime. Till | | | | windows closed when the system is armed. |
| recent times, these portable systems were | | | | Alarm bells: These are loud sirens that usually |
| considered a poor cousin of the wired systems. | | | | sound for 20 minutes when triggered. Their loud |
| This, however, has changed with the latest | | | | noise serves as a deterrent to burglars and |
| technological advancements. Most sophisticated | | | | criminals. Therefore, always choose an alarm that |
| wireless systems have a host of functions that | | | | is loud enough (more than 95 decibels). Depending |
| cater to varied home security needs. | | | | on the features integrated in the system, the |
| Basics of Wireless Home Alarm System | | | | system may also dial the number of the police |
| The basic components of a wireless home alarm | | | | and fire departments and send signals to the |
| systemare a control panel, smoke sensors, | | | | monitoring center. |
| wireless sensor devices at entry points, and an | | | | The system may also have a panic button that is |
| alarm bell box. Here are their functions: | | | | strategically placed to trigger an alarm whenever |
| Control panel: The “brain” of the system | | | | a need arises. This manually operated button can |
| receives signals from sensor devices and | | | | arm the system and can operate even when the |
| generates the alarm. They are battery-powered | | | | system is not armed. Certain systems also |
| and can dial the phone number of a neighbor or | | | | comprise a repeater unit that can enhance the |
| the security company. | | | | transmission range to cover and protect |
| Sensors: The sensors attached to window and | | | | outhouses. Similarly, motion detector systems can |
| door frames (or other entry points) generate an | | | | detects movement inside the premises when the |
| alarm when the doors or windows are opened. | | | | house is supposed to be empty. |