Digital Signage
Key Benefits of Digital Signage
December 17, 2018
security system
Tips to Choose The Right Security System For Your Business
December 21, 2018

Thanks to the advancements in science and technology, various communication systems continue to march toward going completely wireless. It is no surprise that life safety systems too have gone wireless. More and more residential communities and businesses are switching to wireless fire systems. So, are wireless fire alarms a better choice for your home? Listed below are a few pros and cons of wireless fire systems that will help you make a more informed decision.

Pros of Wireless fire systems

Easy to install anywhere: One of the main reasons more and more home owners are opting for wireless fire systems is its portability. While their conventional counterparts are equally effective and alert homeowners immediately in case of a fire.

However, they need to be hardwired in place, unlike wireless system that need merely a few nuts, screws, and bolts to install. This makes wireless fire systems a viable option for people who move a lot.

Wireless fire systems are easy to modify: Whether you are moving home or updating the layout of your home or office, wireless alarms can be easily moved from one place to another. This means you get the best protection possible no matter where you go or what changes go on in your building complex.

Wireless fire alarms work even during a power outage: Since these alarms work on batteries as opposed to electricity, you will not need to connect your fire systems to a power grid. This means that your system will continue to run if a blackout occurs with absolutely no drops in protection.

Cons of a Wireless Fire system

Wireless fire systems need frequent battery replacements: The only flip side of owning a wireless fire system is that it runs on batteries and will need frequent replacements.

Wireless fire systems have range restrictions: If you own a very big home, a wireless system may struggle with transmitting data to the main control panel.

Some wireless fire alarms may not be monitored: This depends on the brand you pick. Some wireless fire alarms do have a dialing system to dispatch for the fire department, while others may only sound out an audible alert.

There is no monitoring service in place as in the case of wired systems in most wireless brands, which means you will have to call the department yourself in the event of a fire outbreak.

As you can see, there are several benefits of investing in a wireless fire alarm. Advancements in technology has made these handy devices not just affordable but also reliable.