How do wireless alarm systems work?

Wireless burglar alarms are a home security system made up of various sensors, a siren and a central unit, but they do not require cables and wires to operate. Instead, data is transmitted between the units in your system via Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Installing a wireless burglar alarm is easier and quicker because there is no extensive wiring to be done. Wireless systems are also more discreet and aesthetically pleasing, and they give you more choice when it comes to the placement of detectors, cameras and sensors.

Wireless burglar alarm systems come with a range of sensors depending on your household’s needs, from door and window sensors which detect an unexpected opening, glass break sensors which are triggered by the sound or vibrations of broken glass or motion sensors which sense changes in heat signatures to detect movement.

Verisure also provides outdoor cameras and deterrent signs to place on the front of your property, warning potential intruders that it is secured.

When a sensor is triggered, it sends a signal to the central unit, and any information from your sensors is immediately sent from the central unit to a 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) via Wi-Fi or mobile data. Trained Verisure professionals at the ARC can assess the situation, dispatch security guards to intervene if necessary, and notify the police or other emergency services.

In parallel, the central unit sets off the burglar alarm, which emits a loud, blaring noise to alert you and your neighbours of a potential intrusion. The Verisure Siren, Voice, Keypad (SVK) unit can also be used to communicate with security professionals at the ARC directly.

While some components may be powered by batteries which need to be checked and changed periodically, the central unit is mains-powered and comes with a 48-hour battery backup in the event of a power failure.

The system can be armed and disarmed through the central unit, thanks to a keypad or a fob. Nowadays, many wireless burglar alarms can be controlled remotely through a smartphone app.

Interested in finding out more or building your own wireless burglar alarm system? Start a free, personalised quote from Verisure here.