If you’re interested in purchasing a monitored burglar alarm to protect your home and family, consider a wireless home security system. If your home isn’t already pre-wired for an alarm, a wireless system saves you the hassle of breaking through walls or tearing up carpets to install the system.

A wireless home security system uses window and door contacts and motion sensors that run on radio wave frequencies. Self-illuminated keypads at your front and back doors allow you to deactivate your alarm with passcodes you select. These devices communicate with the control panel, the brains of the system. If the alarm is set off, a monitoring station confirms if it was intentional and sends authorities to the scene. And if your power goes out, a backup system kicks in to make sure you maintain 24/7 protection.

There are many out of the box wireless home security system kits you can buy and set up, but it’s best to get an alarm installed by a professional dealer that knows where sensors and contacts should go. Unlike a hard-wired system that runs on electricity, the control panel of a wireless system runs on a lithium battery that needs to be tested often to ensure they work at full strength. A wireless system is also portable so you can easily take the system with you if you move.

But the actual alarm system isn’t your only wireless option. You can also request a key fob, a remote control device to manage your burglar alarm with the push of a button. With a keyfob, you can arm and disarm your home security system without entering your passcode on the keypad.

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