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Basics of Wireless Home Security Installation

Posted on January 18, 2009 by

You have taken the first step toward realizing that you want a wireless home security system. The next step is deciding whether you want to spend the money to install one, or do it yourself. If you are feeling like you have a handle on some construction, and you want to give installation a try, make your home secure with a wireless alarm yourself. You may find that installing a wireless system is not that hard, and your confidence in yourself and your handyman skills may make you a better person. But take on that challenging and new weekend project armed with a few basic tips.

The first thing that you should realize is that when you install wireless home security electronics, it is not the time to ignore instructions. Wireless home security systems can be installed with the common tools that are lying around in most houses, but if you make a mistake, it could cost you extra unnecessary time. You are going to need to assess the layout of your house before you do any labor. Initially you need to decide where the control panel is going to be; it should be near an electrical outlet. Placement is important because you don’t want a control panel to be anywhere easily reachable by an intruder who can destroy it, but you don’t want it so hidden that you can’t hear an alarm if it were to go off.

Next, you will want to install the control panel. Even though your home security alarm system is labeled wireless, there will be a wire of some sort, so don’t be fooled by names. You will need to drill a hole behind the control panel, and then another one below the outlet so that you can connect the two. If you are concerned about your abilities when it comes to wiring, don’t worry, the wireless security systems usually come with a battery that will act as a backup in case the power goes out or the device is unplugged.

The siren and control panel programming will be the next step on your list. You will need an electrical outlet for the siren just like the control panel. Typically, in order to program your sirens, you will be able to use a common screwdriver. However, all systems are not created equal, so you will need to check with the manufacturers instruction packet when dealing with this step. The control panel programming will be easier if you locate the spreadsheet with step-by-step instructions in working with your keypad. Remember not to throw away any of the paper materials that come into the package with your system. There should be a manifest on the first page of the instruction booklet. If you feel like you are missing something, call the manufacturer’s help line and they will send you another one in the mail.

After you have finished all of the programming needed, you will need to install the sensors. Sensors are usually placed on windows and doorways. It is not a problem if these are visible because it may let an intruder know that you have an alarm and prevent any windows being broken. The sensors are usually plastic and can be installed with an electric screwdriver.

Being able to achieve any task that, at the start, seems challenging is a rewarding experience. When you install your wireless home security system, you may feel relieved and proud, but don’t forget that you want the product to work. The last step in any installation is to test your alarm to make sure that it is in working order. There are many different resources that can let you know what home security prices and rating for different products are, and then you can decide which system would be the most compatible with you. Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions before you buy a wireless home security system because you don’t want to get stuck with an impossible system that will end up costing you more money than you want to spend.

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