September 13, 2023

Wired vs. Wireless Home Alarm Systems

Home security systems are at the forefront of advancing technology, embracing HD video, smart technology and more to help protect your property more effectively. As a result, homeowners have more choices than ever when it comes to securing their homes. One of the most common choices homeowners must make is whether to choose a wired or a wireless alarm system. This article will demystify that choice.

Understanding Wired & Wireless Home Alarm Systems

The main difference between a wired and wireless home alarm system is how the sensors are connected to the main control panel.

As the name suggests, with a wired system, all of the sensors are connected directly to the control panel via wires. Meanwhile, a wireless system uses radio or cellular signals to communicate with the control panel.

Both systems can be effective in protecting your home, but there are some distinct differences that you should consider.

Advantages of Wired Home Alarm Systems

One of the biggest benefits of a wired home alarm system is reliability. Since all of the sensors are hardwired to the main control panel, there is no chance of interference or signal loss. This means that the sensors can always alert the control panel of a break-in or intruder, ensuring a quick response time.

Another benefit of wired systems is that they are typically more cost-effective than wireless systems. Although it is more expensive to have the system professionally installed, you will save money in the long run since you won’t have to pay for batteries or replace any components on a regular basis.

Advantages of Wireless Home Alarm Systems

Wireless systems have their own advantages. Installation is one of the major advantages of wireless alarm systems, as they are easy to install and don’t require any electrical or wiring work. This makes them ideal for renters since they can easily take their system with them when they move.

Another benefit is that wireless systems are usually a lot more flexible than their wired counterparts. As they are not tied into your home’s wiring, you have a lot more freedom with sensor placement, allowing you to better secure areas of your home.

When it comes to choosing the best home alarm system for your home, it comes down to personal preference and requirements. For advice on the best system to protect your home, contact CGF Security and Electrical. We can help you make an informed decision and provide you with quality installation to ensure your home is secure.

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Chad Mckelvey

With more than 15 years’ experience, Chad became an electrician in the UK after realising a finance career wasn’t for him.

Chad splits his time between working on the tools and engaging with customers, and he brings attention to detail, a meticulous approach, and a love of efficient systems to everything he does.

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10:39 14 Nov 23

Great and friendly service from Chad. Prompt quote and installation and security system is easy to use.Thank you

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00:53 24 Oct 23

CGF Security & Electrical was so helpful and thorough. I hired them to install a surveillance camera and alarm system in my two story hair salon. He worked fast and effectively. He always answered my calls or got back to me asap. He also communicated very well with the rest of my trades to get the job done. I highly recommend him and his team.

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18:57 19 Oct 23

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Adnan Tanveer

23:43 16 Oct 23

Very professional service and the job was completed in timely manner.

Hao Ding

22:07 13 Oct 23

Chad and Ben upgraded my switchboard, replaced some lights and power points and installed a laundry fan. Very professional throughout and their work was top notch. I was kept informed throughout, from the initial discussion and detailed quote, through to the day of the job, I felt the job was in good hands. I'm looking forward to having Chad and his team back for some cabling and cctv in the near future. If you're after a professional, call Chad.

Ashley Reynolds

09:13 03 Oct 23

Absolutely amazing service by the team, can't thank you enough.

Stephanie Campanella

02:52 28 Sep 23

Chad was amazing solving problems caused by my brother's inventive solutions to more lights & power points.He has installed new lights, power board, ceiling fan & rangehood at at a very reasonable price. He also has a good sense of humour.Chad has now rewired my other brother's house, modernising the existing light wiring , installing downlights & a new power board.

Michael Downey

22:41 17 Sep 23

We had an amazing experience with the team. They expertly installed our security systems and provided thorough instructions on their usage. Everything functions flawlessly, and we regret not having this services sooner! Much appreciation to the crew!

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07:18 04 Sep 23

The guys at CGF security and electrical were amazing. Got a complicated job done quickly to my surprise. Highly recommend them!

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06:47 30 Aug 23

We recently had Chad and his team down at our cafe YCP in yowie bay.They installed our security cctv and I can say it was a faultless job, very professional, easy to work with and what I loved was they were punctual on arrival.Would highly recommend using CGF security.

Ross Pudsey

09:09 22 Aug 23

Prompt and very a professional job from the time Chad came to give us a quote to the technicians doing a neat and tidy installation of 4 security cameras.Ara was very patient and took the time to align all the cameras to our satisfaction and educate us on using the technology.Happy to recommend CGF Security & Electrical.

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07:56 22 Aug 23

Thanks CGF team for the great work on our new office in Miranda. Cameras are great and the electrical work was excellent.Would recommend!

Liam Hatch

03:30 22 Aug 23

Had a fantastic experience with CGF security & electrical. Technicians Ara and Cam were very prompt and incredibly professional. Both did such a fantastic job installing 3 security cameras and 1 intercom doorbell for our property. It was a complex job but they both made it look so neat and made sure to clean up after themselves. Ara also went above and beyond to make sure all the cameras were aligned and working properly before leaving. Would 100% recommend CGF Security & Electrical for all your security and electrical needs!

Belinda Nguyen

08:05 04 Aug 23

Chad and his team at CGF recently installed a comprehensive, state-of-the-art and efficient security system in our building. The team were fantastic to deal with from start to finish, delivering a high quality product that the entire apartment block is very happy with. We'd recommend working with them any time!

P D

04:53 24 Jul 23

I used GCF to install a new alarm system and camera security system as well as some electrical work. I have no hesitation in recommending Chad and his team from CGF. So many reasons....- The primary reason I recommend Chad and his team is their professionalism, honesty, responsiveness and work quality. Based on my actual experience with Chad and his team, I am really happy with the work they have done and I absolutely know that if I have any issues, he will respond immediately and effectively and will do whatever is required to achieve the right outcome.- I am extremely fussy and ask 101 questions. Chad patiently addressed (in detail) all questions and anything he didn't know he would be upfront, research and revert in a very short time. This is not a reflection of his knowledge which is really good - just a reflection of the detailed questions I ask and his patience and professionalism in addressing them- He would respond to all my messages and queries pretty much immediately....even late on a Sunday night when I had no expectation of a response for a day or two. This occurred many times over.- He was neither the cheapest nor the most expensive but the quality of his work was excellent and his responsiveness and care was excellent. I made a judgement call based on our early discussions and have never looked back- He always turned up when he said he would, and insisted on coming back to rectify anything he thought was not working to his satisfaction. What was telling was that he changed and adjusted things he thought were not as they should be in circumstances where I was happy to let it be or indeed where I had no idea there was an issue in the first place.....so different to other suppliers who try to convince you to accept things they themselves know are wrong or not working as they should, or try to sell you things you don't even need (my actual experience with another supplier I got rid of). Chad holds himself to a high standard and you get the benefit of that. Not many vendors do that.- Communication and honesty was exceptional, and incredibly refreshing after dealing with an earlier incredibly dodgy supplierChad is a good operator with high standards, an honest and up front approach, and excellent work quality. Strongly recommended.

Tony Katsigarakis

11:17 23 Jul 23

CGF did a fantastic job installing security cameras in our apartment building. Paul and Chad could not have been more helpful. The system is very user friendly and exactly what we needed.

Gus May

06:18 20 Jul 23

CGF Security & Electrical are amazing! They have a great knowledge of what they do, are very honest, easy to work with and lovely people. I would have no hesitations recommending them to anybody needing home security and/or electrical work.

Nicole Chick

04:47 18 Jul 23

These guys were great. They quoted less than 50% of the cost of another company. They came out on site exactly when they said they would and had the cameras installed and set up quickly. Set up everything to our desired specs and were very accommodating. Also very friendly which was great.

Daniel Schneider

03:16 11 Jul 23

Chad is a real professional. The electrical and security systems work excellent. Thank you for your good ideas and patience. I highly recommend him!

Raphael Ostrzycki

06:24 09 Jul 23

Excellent work and installation, good comes all throughout the process.

Patrick Wagner

23:50 06 Jul 23

Denis Castronini

05:29 30 Jun 23

Ara was absolutely awesome! My home camera and security system had been broken for months with no idea how to fix it and the company that set it up were non responsive! CGF FIXED EVERYTHING so efficiently so my home is nice and secure again! Very friendly and professional! Highly recommend!

Tegan Natoli

00:14 30 Jun 23

Chad and the team were great installing new security at our house. Very helpful, efficient and knowledgeable. I would certainly recommend CGF Security and Electrical.

Chris Fundell

09:31 29 Jun 23

Polite and helpful technician's

ACS Group

01:51 29 Jun 23

Joshua Zugai

03:28 27 Jun 23

Great service and professionalism from Chad and the team. Great workJohn & Teresa

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09:28 25 Jun 23

Service was excellent, professional, great communication, nothing was a problem would highly recommend them. Chad was extremely helpful, and knowledgeable.

Pamela Mason

20:16 27 May 23

We have installed the home alarm and CCTV.I 100% recommend CGF Security to anyone who wishes to have their home protected. Chad is extremely knowledgeable in his field, professional, on time and overall friendly with a great team!

Victoria Ross

06:24 23 May 23

Great experience from the first contact. Arrived on scheduled time and did everything we needed to our camera system

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02:57 23 May 23

We are really happy with our new HiKVision camera system and intercom . The quality, service, professionalism and responsiveness from Chad and his team has been exceptional. We will definitely be using their services for any future jobs and highly recommend to anyone

Adele

06:44 21 May 23

Chad and his team were responsive, professional, knowledgeable and caring. Nothing was too much trouble and Chad recommended what we needed and installed the security cameras, alarm and doorbell system which have all been excellent. It is easy to answer the doorbell from anywhere in the home or outside home with video and sound. We have had to retrieve the CTV footage and the process is easy. The system is connected to our phones so all alerts, alarms and visitors are easy to track. Thanks for an amazing system and service. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a security system.

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21:17 13 Apr 23

Chad and his team were professional, respectful and helpful when recommending and installing my home security system. They spent the time explaining and showing the system to me. Highly recommend CGF Security & Electrical.

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04:04 24 Mar 23

Thank you Ara and Chad for organising such a prompt and efficient solution to my challenged home security system. Excellent work. Ara is very knowledgeable and absolutely delightful!

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22:21 23 Mar 23

Chad has been efficient and gracious.This business is very reliable and has fulfilled everything required in a timely manner.Full explanation of all operations in a helpful fashion.Would highly recommend.

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06:41 22 Mar 23

I had the please of recently dealing with Chad and his team. They were on time, very clean and absolute professionals.They installed an EV Charger for me and did an amazing job. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough!

Patrick Swanson

00:13 20 Mar 23

CGF did a great job with the installation of the fire alarms . They are a very professional company . Ara was very friendly and helpful and did a great job. I Would definitely recommend Chad and his team .

Rose Tomassian

02:11 18 Mar 23

Prompt response to initial phone contact for faulty alarm Seamless appointment. Technician attended on time. Problem isolated and issue resolved.Overall a Very professional service by Chad and his team.Good follow up.Would highly recommend.

Jennifer McPherson

23:01 17 Mar 23

Great friendly and professional service for my Front automatic gate that required maintenance. Job well done!!

Kiley Grundy

05:34 17 Mar 23

Melissa Rommel

03:03 17 Mar 23

Chad and his team were fantastic. I just wish I would have contacted Chad earlier. I learnt the hard way that a big corporate brand (3 letters) doesn’t mean a better service.I had a CCTV system installed 3-4 months ago which never worked correctly, after having techs attempt to fix it and it still not working I contacted Chad.Totally different experience from the start, Chad came out and actually listened to what I wanted and then talked through my options.As I couldn’t use the current system the way it was he prioritised my job and even worked on the weekend to get it done. He fixed existing cameras and added additional cameras along with security lighting.Honestly couldn’t recommend them enough, the system is working perfectly and is exactly what I wanted.Thanks guys, I will certainly be recommending you to anyone I come across with security or CCTV issues/requirements.

Shane Ashton

11:17 05 Mar 23

Very knowledgeable and willing to help, would recommend and use again

Andrew Kelley

22:17 02 Mar 23

Electrical light sensor lights for outdoor areaAlarm installation and instructions on how to operate all equipment.Chad and his business partner were very knowledgeable of the equipment and the operations of equipment we thank them for their services and friendly manner they do business that made us feel they are friends Thanks again

Bruce Captain-Hasthibeer

06:01 24 Feb 23

We contacted CGF to get a quote for some security cameras and Chad went above and beyond to ensure that the system put in was up to our expectations and gave us more redundancies than required. We highly recommend CGF. Professional, courteous and timely with a solution tailored to our needs. 5 stars!!!

Sarah Hoyles

07:00 06 Feb 23

Absolutely outstanding work.Do not hesitate to work with CGF Security & Electrical for your security installation. We had a complex roof situation and Chad and Ara worked quickly to think outside the box to make the install work for us.From the beginning to the end of the job and afterwards, Chad and Ara were extremely professional, helpful, attentive, and highly skilled.Interaction with Chad during the initial quote process and prior to committing to the job was easy, organised, and honest. Chad was extremely helpful and genuine. This left a great first impression and precursor for the rest of the job. Ara’s help with camera set up and training was exceptional. Ara was extremely patient, is an excellent communicator and made things so easy to understand. These guys really care about their customers, and this was evident in the way they conducted themselves for the duration of the job.We highly recommended working with CGF Security & Electrical and would absolutely work with them again. Thank you so much for our home camera system.

Camilla Mk

03:13 04 Feb 23

Chad installed a complete security system and we are very happy with the level of customer service and professionalism during the sales and installation process. Chad is easy to deal with and was very helpful guiding us on the best products to meet our needs. On the day of install, Chad was accompanied by Ara who is fantastic on the technical side of the system, both are very polite, helpful and tidy. After sales service has also been great, Chad contacted us 3 weeks after install to make sure we were happy and the system was meeting our expectations. Very happy customer!

Jorge Soares

20:06 31 Jan 23

Chad and Ara were really quick to responded and provided great advice. Highly recommended.

Staci M

07:31 27 Jan 23

Chad was fantastic. He arrived on time and got our installation completed promptly. Sorted out another small issue as well. Happy to recommend.Great local business!

Murray Stanton

06:23 27 Jan 23

Great Service

Daniel Cranfield

08:29 19 Nov 22

I’ve recently just finished my time as an employee at CGF and what an experience it was.I started with Chad 3 years ago with the basic skills of an electrician and not really knowing anything about being a security tech and since being with him I am now qualified. He was a great mentor to me, helping to guide me in the right direction and always there to help if I ever needed him. By far the best boss I’ve ever had.As for the company, the work ethic within is highly driven to produce the best standard of work and is very professional.I’d have no hesitation to have him do some work for me in the future or even go back as an employee.Thank you Chad and CGF team!

Joshua Hole

07:16 15 Nov 22

I used CGF to upgrade my doorbell/internal monitors. Chad was very easy to deal with, quoted & booked in my appointment promptly. They turned up on time, cleaned up after themselves, very happy with their service & would thoroughly recommend

Sharon Bowen

04:41 10 Nov 22

Chad and Ara were friendly and professional. They made sure to follow up afterwards to make sure everything was going well.Happy with the work done.

Gabriel Cheung

06:12 11 Oct 22

We had CCTV supplied and installed. Chad took us through whole process from positioning cameras to use of AP. Also had external lights and Google Nests installed. Very happy.

Peter Glenn

01:30 27 Sep 22

Chad was a pleasure to deal with. He was on time, Trustworthy and professional in the way he conducted his work. Very happy with the quality of the work and the way he clean up after he had finished. I highly recommend Chad to anyone who has any security or electrical issues.

dimitri vergados

22:15 26 Sep 22

I just had a Bosch Alarm installed by CGF security. Ara was the installer, a very polite young gentleman I must say, he was outstanding.In dealing with the customer, nothing was a problem, clean tidy, and ensured that I had a full understanding of the functions and controls of the systemI can fully recommend them.

Jeremy W

04:25 21 Sep 22

Fantastic experience, with the team nothing was to much of a worry or to many questions, would recommend thank you to Chad and the team

Samuel Tynan-Davey

05:48 13 Sep 22

Chad and the team at CGF are amazing! Very knowledgeable and professional with a high level of quality service. Love my security system! We feel so much safer now.

Joel Scully

05:10 13 Sep 22

Very good service, professional and helpful. Thank you

Dalia Simon

06:52 12 Sep 22

Helpful, quite and efficient. Thanks guys!

Jeremy H

06:31 02 Sep 22

Professional and friendly team. Highly recommended.

Sid Kajale

09:59 01 Sep 22

The best experience this yearCannot say enough about Chads professional courteous service and delivered exactly what he quotedI even got my fav coffee on arrivalWorld class experience to say the least

paula mezrani

07:34 23 Aug 22

Very helpful post installation to follow up information

Phil Hatten

20:55 21 Aug 22

Quality service, prompt reply & installation- excellent

Bree Johnstone

02:52 13 Aug 22

Very pleased with the outcome of the service providedAlways kept the communication and very informativeI will definitely be back.

John Gil

05:42 12 Aug 22

Chad and his team stayed with us until the installation was completed and we were totally satisfied with the cameras and their operation. Great colour picture quality 24/7, high quality product at a very good price. Cameras have already been used to identify and resolve an incident that occurred in the street overnight.Would highly recommend both the productsinstalled and Chad and his team installing them

Deborah Paulo

11:18 31 Jul 22

Chad is a great help and advice! He giving good technology and good information about the electrical system and the cctv! His worker “ara” did all the job around my house all day! He’s professional and he very intelligent and very polite n hardworking and We are makita supporter! I really happy and comfortable for my environment safety wit my cctv. I thank chad for help, I’ll definitely call him again in the future!Ps: price is fair and good reasonable!

Marcky Boy

07:48 29 Jul 22

Chiang MR (Chiang)

02:02 21 Jul 22

Excellent service provided by CGF - from the first encounter with Chad via telephone to the installation of CCTV into our home, we could not be happier. Professional knowledgeable, accommodating and reliable. Highly recommend!Thank you Chad and team

Keana Salvatierra

22:25 13 Jul 22

Jan McNairn

06:35 05 Jul 22

Chad and his team were extremely polite and professional. Their installation is of amazing quality and I would highly recommend their services to anyone!

Madison White

00:29 05 Jul 22

Very knowledgeable and friendly, Chad provided good advice and delivered an excellent service

Victor V

07:07 03 Jul 22

We used CGF for a ceiling fan install. The service provided far exceeded expectation. Chad helped with product selection. Understood and worked to deliver on our requirements. Did a clean install and cleaned up and left the place neat and tidy. Fair price and really good and friendly communication. Strongly recommend and will use again for any electrical needs.

George Osborne

04:16 28 Jun 22

Installation of CCTV at home. Tricky job made easy.

Matthew Pinter

08:53 23 May 22

Kim Churchett

09:48 15 May 22

Great workmanship & priced very well

Craig Churchett

02:25 15 May 22

The guys were professional and got the work done on time. Will definitely recommend and will use them on another site again.Josh is a legend 👍🏼

Christoph Walkin

12:46 10 May 22

Chad and his team were transparent with everything from start to finish and the quality of work was very professional. Highly recommended for intercom supply / install services.

Harry V

06:51 09 May 22

Chad came over and replaced several lights and switches throughout the apartment. He was courteous and polite by keeping us up to date on his arrival time and he was incredibly kind in manoeuvring around our work from home set-up. He was cheerful and answered any question we had - no matter how silly they sounded. He even went out of his way to help out with an unrelated mould issue, couldn’t get a nicer guy :) Highly recommend!

Claire Poppelwell-Scevak

06:09 05 May 22

Prompt response. Negotiable on installation time of security cameras to a private residence. Technician arrived on time. Spoke through and recommended camera installation sites. Worked solidly through the project. Took time to explain operation of the cameras, and software.

Allan Comben

06:12 03 Apr 22

Chad and his team went above and beyond from the first phone call!!Ours was quite a high tech complex fit out but nothing was too difficult .The pricing was very reasonable too.Used quality fittings throughout.Work was completed in a timely manner.Very professional teamWould definitely recommend this company !!!

ross dean

03:46 03 Mar 22

Excellent service, Chad was able to quote over the phone, flexible with getting the job done, and the finished result was second to none, would definitely book again for any electrical needs.

Brendan Cole

20:37 01 Mar 22

Very professional, friendly and did a great job. Would definitely recommend

Gary Collinge

10:02 15 Feb 22

Could not be happier with the experience with the boys at CGF.Very professional and great value for the products they installed and with the high level of workmanship.They were more than happy to facilitate my needs and discuss other options that better suited what i needed. Highly recommend the CGF Team to anyone that requires electrical and or security works, i am very happy with my security camera system.

Nicholas Terry

09:21 13 Feb 22

Chad did some commercial work at my gym which included a large number of light units being replaced.Chad was efficient, accommodating and highly skilled - providing advice in areas above and beyond what we asked for.Cheers Chad + Team

Nathan James

21:30 06 Feb 22

Chad and his team have been a pleasure to deal with. Chad has done multiple jobs for me over the years and has always offered competitive pricing and reliability.I have recommended Chad to many and will continue to do so.

Mick Beshara

04:33 31 Jan 22

Chad was an absolute delight to deal with. He was on time and turned our quote around quickly. His knowledge of security was greatly appreciated, you can tell he loves his job. Works were booked in and completed on time. Definitely recommend CGF Security.

Lisa Brown

05:37 28 Jan 22

Very happy with the work. Fans are in and look awesome. Chad was able to knock over the quote and job really quick. Very fair price too. Thanks!

Hayley i

01:45 28 Jan 22

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