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Wireless alarm systems will not require Wi-Fi , at least not to communicate with its wireless components. The only time a wireless alarm would need Wi-Fi  is if it reports back to an app on a customer’s smartphone, to alert them of an intrusion or to allow them to arm and disarm the system remotely. For the system to properly talk with its wireless components , it would require a receiver. In some instances this receiver can be built into the main control panel, but more often than not it is a separate device that must be wired in.  This receiver uses RF frequencies to communicate with each wireless device, which will have a wireless transmitter inside.  These wireless devices have the same function as their hard wired options, for example a wireless detector is able to detect movement the same way a wired detector will.  The difference is how it transmits this signal back to the panel.  The hard wired detector creates an open circuit when it detects movement...

Wireless Security Alarm?- which one is right for me? One of the first decisions many people have to make when choosing to install a   home alarm system   is whether to opt for a wired or wireless solution . The truth is that there is no universal answer, as every home and family is different and will therefore have unique needs and requirements that their  security solution  will be required to meet. Bosch alarm systems offer wireless detectors and wireless reed switches , perfect solution for two storey dwellings where cables to downstairs areas are very difficult. For that reason, it's always a good idea to talk to a trained professional who knows the ins and outs of home security before making a decision. There are however a few things that you will want to keep in mind when considering whether to opt for a wired or  wireless alarm system , including the level of installation you wish to undergo. Wireless alarm systems obviously require far l...