{"id":2314,"date":"2020-06-20T18:09:46","date_gmt":"2020-06-20T18:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/?p=2314"},"modified":"2025-11-11T10:46:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T15:46:22","slug":"4-reasons-to-install-a-wireless-security-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/4-reasons-to-install-a-wireless-security-system\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons to Install a Wireless Security System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our home is meant to be a place of peace. It is where we go to relax and unwind after a long day. It is a safe haven for families to spend their time together. Unfortunately, while property crime and break-ins have decreased rapidly across the USA in recent years, they are still quite prevalent. Learn how to combat crime when you install a wireless security system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/install-wireless-home-security.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of man pointing at digital security icon - 4 Reasons to Install a Wireless Security System\" class=\"wp-image-2315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/install-wireless-home-security.jpg 640w, https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/install-wireless-home-security-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/geralt-9301\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gerd Altmann<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, a burglary still takes place <a href=\"https:\/\/safeatlast.co\/blog\/burglary-statistics\/#gref\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">every 13 seconds in the USA<\/a>. This can be a worrisome thing for families to consider and deal with. As a result, families should have safeguards in place to protect their homes. Most notably, consider installing a wireless security system. Whether you go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alarmgrid.com\/browse\/wireless-security-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alarm Grid<\/a> or another quality provider, there are many good reasons to install a wireless security system. This article is going to take a closer look at a few of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Reasons to Install a Wireless Security System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s not waste any time and jump right in. Here&#8217;s the first reason to install a wireless security system.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Prevent Burglaries and Respond Quickly to Them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned in the introduction, a home is a place to feel safe and comfortable. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/preventing-theft-open-house\/\" target=\"_blank\">Real estate agents are extra cautious when showing homes<\/a> about potential theft. Having the constant threat of burglaries looming over your head with no alarm system in place is daunting. Simply having the system, as well as the sign on your lawn or door, is not enough to deter people from attempting to enter your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone does attempt to break into your home, they will be greeted by a very loud alarm. In most cases, this will likely cause them to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ktvb.com\/article\/news\/crime\/we-asked-86-burglars-how-they-broke-into-homes\/277-344333696\" target=\"_blank\">abandon their plan and leave quickly<\/a>. Not only that, but many security systems will also alert the authorities as soon as a break-in occurs. While nothing is 100% effective at stopping the effects of a break-in, a wireless security system comes pretty close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Protect Your Family from Other Threats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While most people get a security system to protect from intruders, many of these systems can do so much more than simply sound an alarm when a burglar enters. These security systems are often outfitted with various different sensors and detectors that perform other functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, many will be able to alert you (and even the authorities) when a fire is in the home. There&#8217;s also a carbon monoxide detector that can be part of your system. The quicker you can be alerted of these issues, the quicker you can save yourself and reduce damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Keep an Eye on Your Home Remotely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cctv-security-camera-graphic.jpg\" alt=\"CCTV security camera graphic\" class=\"wp-image-2316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cctv-security-camera-graphic.jpg 640w, https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cctv-security-camera-graphic-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/mohamed_hassan-5229782\/\" target=\"_blank\">mohamed Hassan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because many modern security systems are outfitted with security cameras, it is now easier than ever to keep an eye on your home when you are on the go. Most of today&#8217;s systems come with an app. So it&#8217;s easy to simply tap into the cameras from your smartphone and check on the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives you peace of mind knowing you can always see what is going on at home, no matter how far away you are. Also, you can arm or disarm the alarms remotely. You can even do things like turn lights on or off, or change the temperature. These modern systems give you a lot of control! For added confidence and seamless setup, consider consulting <a href=\"https:\/\/dijis.com\/solutions\/smart-home-automation\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dijis.com\/solutions\/smart-home-automation\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local experts in home protection<\/a> who can recommend and install systems tailored to your property\u2019s layout and security needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Get Cheaper Homeowners Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another, often underrated, benefit of having a security system installed and operating is that it can often get you cheaper home insurance. In most cases, if you own a home, it is required that you have some sort of homeowner\u2019s insurance to protect you. This protects your home and covers losses that may occur in a fire, break-in, or other unfortunate circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of this insurance can often vary greatly. It will depend on the age, size, location and type of home you have. However, if you have a security system, your home insurance will often be cheaper. This is because you are at a lower risk of having to actually make any claims, so a decent-sized discount is often given. This can generally range from 10-20% or so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, these are just some of the many reasons why it&#8217;s smart to install a wireless security system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our home is meant to be a place of peace. It is where we go to relax and unwind after a long day. It is a safe haven for families to spend their time together. Unfortunately, while property crime and break-ins have decreased rapidly across the USA in recent years, they are still quite prevalent. 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