Wireless Alarm Systems: Frequently Asked Questions

Over the past several months Alarm System Report has come across numerous questions relating to wireless alarm systems.  With wireless alarm systems being fairly new on the scene many have questions pertaining to how wireless alarm systems work, whether or not it will interfere with other wireless devices in your home and how easy they are to install among other questions.  Today we’ll go over some of these questions about wireless alarm systems and answer your questions!

What Is A Wireless Alarm System?

A wireless alarm system is a security system you install in to your home or small business. The word “wireless” means that the alarm sensors do not have any wires attached to them and communicate using a wireless frequency, much like a garage door opener or your home wi-fi network. The alarm sensors send a signal to the Control Panel whenever a sensor is triggered. Wireless alarm systems usually use a double sided adhesive or a small screw to attach sensors in place.

How Easy Is It To Install A Wireless Alarm System?

Wireless alarm systems are extremely easy to install. Most wireless alarm systems are designed a Do It Yourself systems. This means you can install the system easily on your own! Most alarm companies who sell wireless alarm systems will pre-program the equipment for you. One company in particular, FrontPoint Security, does this extremely well and makes it very easy for the customer to install their new wireless alarm system all by themselves in about 30 minutes. The wireless alarm system’s sensors will attach to your doors, windows, or walls with a double sided adhesive or a small screw. Most people will use the double sided adhesive for a quicker and easier set up.

Will A Wireless Alarm System Interfere With My Other Wireless Devices?

This is an extremely common question. And the answer is a simple, NO! Wireless alarm systems use a proprietary wireless frequency so it will not be interrupted by other wireless devices in your home and the system will not interfere with any of those other devices either. Even if everyone in your neighborhood has the same wireless alarm system that you have there would be no issue with signal or communication.

Can Wireless Alarm Systems Be Easily Defeated?

Another common question, and again, the answer is NO! Wireless alarm systems are actually a lot more difficult to defeat than a traditional hard wired alarm system. With a hard wired alarm system you can simply cut a wire to defeat the system. Wireless alarm sensors have no wires to cut and unless you had your alarm system turned off it would be extremely difficult for a potential burglar to defeat.

What Are The Best Wireless Alarm Systems?

Ah-ha! We knew this one would come up! Alarm System Report has great reviews on wireless alarm systems, for starters. But to make it easy for you we’ll answer your question right here! According to our research and the word of our experts we’ve determined that the best wireless alarm system is the GE Simon system. GE wireless alarm systems are extremely easy to set up and even easier to maintain. The typical battery life of a wireless alarm sensor is about 4-5 years. That means over the course of a decade you may only change the battery in a particular sensor one time! Sure, the occasional sensor may malfunction and have to be replaced. But overall, wireless alarm systems from GE are extremely reliable and don’t cost much to fix if needed. Some of the best companies to find wireless alarm systems from are:

For more information on wireless alarm systems and companies that offer wireless alarm systems you can visit Alarm System Report’s wireless alarm systems review page or our post on Wireless Vs. Hard Wired Alarm Systems.