Skylink SC-1000 wireless burglar alarm

A wireless alarm system is composed of battery powered components that communicate via radios signals. Sales of wireless alarm systems today outstrip the sales for hard-wired alarm systems for residential homes. A wireless alarm system may consist of:

• Control Box – The hub of the alarm system and all sensors are linked to this box. May contain a keypad to arm or disarm the system.
• Window and Door Sensors – These closed-circuit sensors trigger the system alarm when a window or door is opened.
• Motion Sensors – Detect motion in a room within its field of view. Infrared (PIR) motion sensors are mostly used today, and these sensors detect body heat within a room.
• Alarm Siren – Is sounded when an intruder is detected.
• Phone Auto-Dialer – Dials local police station or a security monitoring service and leaves a pre-recorded message when the alarm is triggered.
• Remote Control on a Key Chain – Allows you to remotely arm or disarm the system using buttons on the.

Advantages of a Wireless Alarm System:

• Ease of installation – Wireless alarm systems are a great DIY choice. There is no wires required for installation, and these systems are very easy for anybody to install.
• You can position sensors anywhere you want – because you don’t have to worry about how to route the wiring, you can place the sensors in the best possible locations. Security sensors can be positioned in the best locations in order to have the optimal security coverage.
• Aesthetic appearance – A hard-wired alarm system can look a bit ugly with the wiring leading to the various security sensors. Wireless systems look aesthetically more pleasing. A wireless alarm system does not suffer from this problem.
• System components can be easily relocated – if you want to relocate security sensors to another location in your home, this can be more easily accomplished with a wireless system.
• Can incorporate other wireless alarm devices – other wireless alarm devices such as smoke alarms and flood alarms can sometimes be connected to wireless alarm systems.

Disadvantages of a Wireless Alarm System:

• More expensive than wired systems – Although with the gaining popularity of wireless systems, there is now not that much of a price difference between wired and wireless systems. Also, it may be necessary to hire someone for the installation of a hard-wired system, whereas with a wireless system this will not be necessary.
• Batteries are required for wireless systems – Wireless alarm system components normally run off batteries, which will need changing on a periodic basis. Many alarm system components will run for years before the batteries require changing. Wireless alarm system components generally warn you when the batteries need changing via an audible alarm or flashing LED.

Considerations When Choosing a Wireless Alarm System

Take into consideration the number of rooms, windows and doors in your house, and the number of motion sensors and door/window sensors bundled with the wireless alarm system. Check that the alarm system can be expanded by adding additional sensors to it.

Also check the operating distance of the wireless alarm system, which is the distance that the radio signals of wireless components can communicate with the control box of the system. A wireless system with an operating range of only 50 feet may not be suitable for larger homes.

It is also a good idea to get a wireless alarm system with a loud alarm siren – loud enough to be heard from a distance by your neighbours. It’s recommended that the alarm siren for the system be at least 100 decibels loud. An auto-dialer may also be included as part of a wireless alarm system. An auto-dialer automatically calls programmed telephone numbers when the alarm is triggered, and plays back a pre-recorded message. The local police station or a security monitoring company is most commonly used numbers for an auto-dialer.

Skylink wireless security systems have become extremely popular, and offer excellent value for money with an impressive feature set. Skylink offer three wireless alarm system products, to suit different budgets and different home sizes. Skylink also sell a wide range of security accessories, to customize and expand these alarm systems.

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