What You Need To Know About Removing Your Old Home Security System

Why you should upgrade to wireless home security

If you’re still using the old wired home security systems, it’s time to upgrade. Although they’re reliable, by switching to wireless you’ll be up to date with the newest technology and enjoy its benefits and convenience. With wireless, your home security system is completely portable, so you can easily move security cameras around and add new equipment to your system. Not only that, but wireless systems are a breeze to install and they seamlessly integrate with other smart devices.

But keeping up with the latest technology isn’t the only reason why people should remove their old home security system and install a new one. Whether you’re moving into a new home with an old wired system or if you’ve found a cheaper home security service it’s always a good time to upgrade.

Removing your old wired system

Chances are that when you purchased your home security system, the company sent someone to install it for you. It’s worth checking with the company to see if they’ll uninstall it as well. Some companies, like ADT and Vivint, will help you through the entire removal process (with an option to upgrade), but it’s not common and it doesn’t help if you’re switching to a new system from a different company.

Every good home security system uses a backup battery in case of a power cut or if the supply is cut off by an intruder – you’ll need to remove this too. After getting rid of the battery, it’s time to remove all the different components, like security cameras, doorbells, sensors, or any other equipment. Generally, they’re attached by screws and will have wires that can simply be capped off.

Of course, take great care when going through the entire process, especially if you’re climbing a ladder. If you can, check out some YouTube tutorials as they’re helpful for learning to handle wires. Importantly, if you’re not confident in your do-it-yourself abilities, seek out an expert to help so you don’t make any big mistakes.

Moving a wireless system