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DAE see a risk with all the wireless alarms going up around here?
In my neighborhood, everyone is putting in those wireless alarm kits you can buy online. They say it's easier and cheaper than a full pro install. I mean, I get the appeal, but last month two homes on my street got hit, and both had wireless systems that didn't go off. One had a sensor die because the battery wasn't checked, and the other lost signal during a storm. As an installer, I've seen wired setups with battery backups handle stuff like that no problem. Maybe it's just me, but relying on Wi-Fi and cheap parts for security feels like a bad move. I'd tell my clients to go for a solid wired system if they can. It might cost more up front, but it pays off when it works every time.
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the_eric6mo ago
Wired systems don't fail when the internet drops.
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robert_gonzalez906mo ago
@the_eric has a point, wired setups really do stay up during internet hiccups. I've seen it myself when my home network went down but the wired cameras kept recording. It's worth running ethernet to key devices if you can't afford downtime.
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diana876mo ago
Totally agree with @the_eric on the reliability part. Something people forget is that a wired connection also frees up your wifi for everything else. If your smart TV and game consoles are on ethernet, your phones and tablets get a much stronger wireless signal without all that traffic fighting for space. It's a double win for your whole network's performance.
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