The purpose of this article is to answer a very common question:
What Panel Should I buy? and why
?
First, let's start off with a couple of the main differences between security panels:
Hardwired systems:
- Hardwired systems are great systems and are virtually compatible with any other hardwired sensors.
- Hardwired systems can replace old hardwired systems with less concern for cross-compatibility.
- Hardwired systems are very modular systems. They can replace and swap out a lot of components.
- Hardwired sensors are typically cheaper than wireless ones.
Wireless Systems:
- Wireless systems are very simple to install, and most of these systems are DIY friendly
- Wireless sensors don't need any wire running from the system to the sensors
- Most wireless systems do not have modular panels. Most internal pieces cannot be swapped out.