Finally compared hardwired vs wireless sensors on a big house in Phoenix

I had this 3500sqft job out in Phoenix last month and I usually go hardwired for everything cause I'm old school. But the homeowner wanted wireless for some rooms cause they were already finished with drywall. So I split the job and did half and half just to see. Man the wireless stuff has gotten way better than I thought. The signal held up even through all the stucco and thick walls which I was sure would be a problem. The hardwired was still faster to respond on the panel but the difference was maybe half a second not a big deal. The real win was how much time I saved not running wires through the attic in 110 degree heat. Anyone else had to switch your thinking on wireless after a job like that?

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olivia_hernandez1mo ago

Got a half second delay too on my last hybrid install and honestly it doesn't matter for residential. Wireless sensors have come a long way since the early days where they'd drop out if a cat walked past. Phoenix heat in that attic is no joke I'd trade a tiny delay for not dying up there any day.

white.seth1mo ago

My cousin did a half and half job in Tucson last spring and ended up chasing a ghost false alarm for three hours.