When it comes to home security, burglar alarm systems offer fantastic protection against unwanted intrusion and burglary.
With today's technology, home alarm systems are available not only as wired systems, but also as wireless.
A burglar alarm system usually consists of an alarm control panel with key pad control, a range of sensor devices to detect the intruder and a siren/alarm bell box.
Hardwired systems are trickier to install for the DIY'er and best left to the professionals, if you are unsure.
You will need to hide the wiring either under the floor or in the walls so will cause some disruption during installation.
There will obviously be an additional cost for installation if you employ a professional to carry out the work.
Hardwired systems are more permanent and won't suffer the susceptibility of interference that wireless systems sometime have.
Wireless systems, are far easier to install and can usually be installed by an average DIY'er.
You have the freedom to install the alarm sensor devices wherever you like - provided they can communicate wirelessly back to the main control panel.
Wireless alarm sensors are generally battery powered so no cabling will be necessary.
The only cabling that needs to be done is to power the main control panel and siren/alarm bell box, thus reducing the installation cost considerably.
Another great advantage of a wireless system is that not only can the sensors be relocated if desired, but the whole system can easily be removed, if for example, you move house.
This makes it an ideal home security solution for someone who is renting a property and would like to take their wireless security system to their next rented property.