“I just don’t have enough hours in my day!” It’s a common refrain these days. So, if you’re looking for an alarm system with advanced technology, consider convenience among other factors influencing your decision. For example, waiting at home for an installation team to show up and complete the work is a hassle. If you’re handy with power tools, you may decide that a do-it-yourself alarm system would better fit your needs.

Factors Impacting Installation Time for Home Security Systems

First, you have to decide if you're comfortable setting up your home alarm system on your own. If so, it opens up your options and can save you money. Next, consider the following factors impacting installation time:

• How big is your home or business? Larger spaces require more cameras, sensors, and other equipment. For example, a studio apartment with one door and two windows takes a lot less installation time than a three-story home with a garage, multiple entrances and numerous windows.
• Will you choose a hardwired or wireless home alarm system? Hardwiring an alarm system requires drilling holes and wiring the equipment into your electrical system. Meanwhile, a wireless system requires less wiring since all equipment connects to the control panel remotely. As you might guess, wireless systems are faster to install.
• Who’s doing the work? A do-it-yourself alarm system can save you hundreds of dollars or more. Additionally, it's usually faster to install the system than get someone else to do it. That may seem counterintuitive. However, when you factor in waiting for an installer to show up, setting up the equipment, and performing the work, you may have to budget half a day or more!

How Long Does It Take to Self-install a Home Alarm System?

When you purchase a do-it-yourself alarm system, you can do it on your own time, and you can always call the company for assistance if you get stuck. Many of our customers report that it takes about 30 minutes to an hour and a half to install a DIY alarm. So, you can protect your family with the best home security system without giving up an entire day.

To speed up the process, take everything out of the box and gather the required tools. It’s a good idea to factor in some extra time in case you need to call tech support. Before you get started, talk to your family members to decide who will receive the emergency notifications. Additionally, work out emergency passcodes prior to the installation. Tech support will ask for this information when you call for assistance.

Will a DIY Home Alarm System Work for You?

It doesn't take long to set up a do-it-yourself alarm system. With the proper tools and a little patience, you'll be able to figure it out quickly.

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