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Should you chose a hard-wired security system or a wireless security system?
For homes, the common consensus is to go for a hard-wired security system unless you expect to be selling the house in a few years. The main reason for this thinking is…batteries. Often you will get a false alarm when batteries go dead in motion sensors if you don’t check them on the wireless systems. Wireless systems also go through a large amount of batteries and replacing these batteries can become a full-time job. If one or more batteries fail while you are out RVing and away from home, that point of protection is worthless.
Another reason is component failure and components can be hard to obtain as manufacturers discontinue products and move on to new technology. Thus, if any amount of time passes, it is possible that parts will no longer be available and new models will no longer be compatible with your current system. This may mean that you will have to invest in a completely new security system instead of just repairing what you currently have.
If you do go with a hard-wired system and make sure you spec the security system with internal and external sirens. Many owners tend to skip getting the internal siren, but internal sirens are very loud and can make a burglar think twice about picking your home.
However, if you are installing the system on your RV, a wireless system might be the perfect solution. Especially a system that pages your cell phone if something is disturbed and monitors motion on doors.
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