Guest David graham Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 What are the pro's and cons of wired v wirefree? I am trying to understand the trends in the market. Is wireless becoming more popular? is there a system that is reliable? What % of your installs are wirelss? If you are able to help i will appreciate. Thanks. p.s. A great site - thanks
Guest David graham Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 I should have mentioned - I am focused here ONLY on domestic - thanks!
Smart Electrics Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 Hi David and welcome to the forum. Wired vs. Wireless is an on going argument on hear some will say steer well away from wireless and some will say that it has become more reliable than it use to be. Personally I have no problem with wireless technology and encourage it in the professional domestic market but I would say it has to be professional kit and not DIY stuff you can get from the local DIY stores. But I will leave the CAN open for others to jump on board and forward there views.
Nova-Security Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 The newer wireless equipment is 100% better than it was... . . . . . . . . . . . . .But 100% of **** is still **** in my book. 45355[/snapback] Agree, A professional installer can put a wired system in without you seeing the wires and without a mess, you then get a wired system which is 99.9% reliable, but if you take out a service contract then it becomes 101% reliable with a professioanl installer at the other end of the phone if you have a problem. www.nova-security.co.uk www.nsiapproved.co.uk No PMs please unless i know you or you are using this board with your proper name.
Guest Guest Posted March 24, 2005 Posted March 24, 2005 Thank you gentlemen. I detect a prejudice against wirelsss (****??/!!!!) - is this because of technology or profitability. I am trying to understand why, if the performance is as good without wires, why have wires? Aren't we all comfortable with wirelss TV remotes now when the first ones were wired? It would be unthinkable to have a wired TV remote! Thanks guys - appreciate your comments.
breff Posted March 24, 2005 Posted March 24, 2005 When yout TV Remote doesnt work you press the button again or check the batteries. You might not have the luxury of asking a burglar to open your door again to send another signal, and the batteries will run out exactly when you need them to work! A good wireless system will cost as much if not more than a hardwired system and will still be less reliable. The opinions I express are mine and are usually correct! (Except when I'm wrong)(which I'm not)
j.paul Posted March 24, 2005 Posted March 24, 2005 When yout TV Remote doesnt work you press the button again or check the batteries.You might not have the luxury of asking a burglar to open your door again to send another signal, and the batteries will run out exactly when you need them to work! A good wireless system will cost as much if not more than a hardwired system and will still be less reliable. 45438[/snapback] As most wireless systems have upto 5 years battery life and will tell the panel when the battery is runing low I don't think this is a problem Its funny how 99% of the post say wireless systems are **** but they don't say how many they have fitted, what class of system they were, what problems they have had..etc, etc, etc There are pro's and con's to all systems... On a side note, How many people are using wireless networks in their house/office? Which can be a far more a secuity risk than the wirefree alarm system!!! Don't you love a good There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
Guest PaulR Posted March 24, 2005 Posted March 24, 2005 Wireless has a tendancy to get interference from cordless phones, wireless LANS or other wireless systems. It can also suffer from atmospheric conditions effecting the signal. Wall, metal and trees can all block or weaken the signal too. Wireless is more expensive to buy but much quicker to fit, unless you have to wire it up to a power supply. Profitability comes into it only because the engineer will be called back more often with a wireless system! On the plus side, it is quick to fit, usually. Unless you have to spend you time re-siting the wireless transmitters & recievers to get a signal. If I have any problems with my CCTV equipment, it is usually the wireless systems that gives cause for customers to ring up!
j.paul Posted March 24, 2005 Posted March 24, 2005 Wireless has a tendancy to get interference from cordless phones, wireless LANS or other wireless systems. It can also suffer from atmospheric conditions effecting the signal.Wall, metal and trees can all block or weaken the signal too. Wireless is more expensive to buy but much quicker to fit, unless you have to wire it up to a power supply. Profitability comes into it only because the engineer will be called back more often with a wireless system! On the plus side, it is quick to fit, usually. Unless you have to spend you time re-siting the wireless transmitters & recievers to get a signal. If I have any problems with my CCTV equipment, it is usually the wireless systems that gives cause for customers to ring up! 45442[/snapback] Just out of intrest, how many and what type of wirefree systems have you fitted PaulR There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
j.paul Posted March 24, 2005 Posted March 24, 2005 Wireless has a tendancy to get interference from cordless phones, wireless LANS or other wireless systems. It can also suffer from atmospheric conditions effecting the signal.Wall, metal and trees can all block or weaken the signal too. Why do you sell them if they are as bad as you say they are Wireless systems There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
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