Wireless Fire Alarm Systems – Advantages & Disadvantages

Today, everything seems to be wireless. The interesting fact is that wireless technology brings a lot of flexibility as well as conveniences to the lives of human beings, but there seem some disadvantages as well in order to consider with different types of technology. In some cases, many security systems are wireless and the fact is that wireless fire alarm systems are gaining more popularity as we are living in the advanced world of technology. For adopting wireless technology for fire alarm systems, there seem certain advantages as well as

disadvantages. 

Advantages of Wireless Fire Alarm Systems

Easy to Install

A wireless fire alarm system is ideal in the sense that it is easy to install. This system mainly involves the mounting of devices particularly to the accurate locations around a room or a building, therefore setting up the main system and syncing this mainly to Wi-Fi.

Operates Off of a Battery

Another advantage of using wireless fire alarm systems is that they can easily operate off of a battery. This means that if there is a power outage, you don’t need to get worried about anything because this system can free up the outlet of the wall and the person feel safe knowing that the fire alarm system will still work without the battery.

Easy to Modify

If you want to update the layout of the building and want to move the fire alarm, you don’t need to worry about anything. The interesting fact is that wireless fire alarms can easily be moved as necessary and you can easily modify them as per your choice. 

Disadvantages of Wireless Fire Alarm Systems

Distance Limit

Unfortunately, wireless fire alarm systems require a lot of distance in order to place them in the building or office wherever, you need to place them. On the other hand, a wired system can be placed wherever the user wants to place it. 

Reliability

Wireless alarm systems are thought to be less reliable as compared to wired systems. This is because of the fact that they are not main-powered. The wireless fire alarm system won’t own the backup battery.

Problem with Signal Interference

In wireless fire alarm system, there seem a problem with signal interference and this is often attributed to the main wireless systems. 

No Monitoring Service

In order to call the fire department, a wireless fire alarm system owns the system of dialing and provides an audible alert. Therefore, there is no monitoring service as a wired system and if the person immediately needs to call the fire department, he needs to do it himself.

No matter, whether wireless technology is gaining more importance and becoming popular day by day, it is necessary to know the advantages as well as disadvantages of wireless fire alarm systems before installation at big buildings, offices or homes. At USCADD, we believe that the perfect fire alarm system is the one that actually works particularly to suit the user’s needs. We are here to evaluate your space in order to determine whether this wireless system offers more advantages rather than disadvantages, so that you can easily make your best decision from the perspective of convenience, reliability, and cost.