Another thing you will have to think about is whether you want to self monitor or pay for professional monitoring. Self monitoring is fairly easy because many wireless home security systems come with a mobile app that enables you to access, monitor, and control your system using that app. However, the monitoring burden is entirely up to you. With professional monitoring, you will have a trained representative on standby 24/7 monitoring your home and can respond immediately if suspicious activity is detected. And, going with a monitored alarm could get you a larger discount on your homeowner’s insurance. Additionally, the self monitoring option is usually free of charge, whereas professional monitoring generally comes with an associated monthly fee. So it’s really a personal choice as to which route you want to go. Three big advantages of wireless security systems for renters are their impermanence, portability and expandability. Renters, unlike homeowners, generally avoid making permanent changes to their homes. Hardwired security systems therefore aren’t practical; they involve drilling into walls and installing permanent electrical circuits. In contrast, wireless security uses equipment that’s either freestanding or affixed to walls and entryways with removable adhesive.