Wired vs Wireless Security Selector
Should your alarm and cameras be wired, wireless or a hybrid of both? Tell it where you are in the build, how big the site is and whether reliability is critical — and get a plain recommendation with the reasoning behind it. Indicative planning aid; runs in your browser.
The recommendation updates instantly as you switch — there is nothing to submit.
- 1No wall-chasing in a finished home — quick, tidy and far less mess.
- 2Flexible and portable, so it suits rentals and layouts that may change.
- 3Trade-off: batteries to maintain, signal and interference to watch, and cheap kits can be jammed — buy encrypted, supervised gear.
- 4Fire detection is life-safety — it is usually WIRED and professionally installed whatever you choose here.
Indicative decision aid only — the right mix depends on your building, budget and installer, so verify with a professional before you commit. Life-safety fire detection is a separate discipline and is normally wired and professionally installed regardless of this recommendation.
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