Wired or Wireless Home Automation? Finding The Better Option!

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Wired or Wireless Home Automation? Finding The Better Option! Home Automation requires a digital network that enables communication between electronic devices and components of the home. It is formed in two ways-wired and wireless technology. A wired automation system requires cables to install automation devices. Wireless home automation systems are connected via WiFi and Bluetooth technology. There is no need to connect components using cables. Presently, both wired and wireless automation systems are used by people. They come with different features which makes them slightly different from each other. Let us make a comparison between wired and wireless automating home systems to have a clear understanding about their benefits and limitations. Wired vs Wireless Home Automation Both wired and wireless systems require different setup environments and costs differently. Let us make a comparison between the two based on different parameters. Cost of Installation: A wireless home automation system is significantly lower in cost. The difference in price range is around 20 to 30 percent, considering the system’s functionality. The cost of a wired home automation system is high due to the expenses of cables that are required for the setup. On the other hand, wireless systems comprise sensors that do not require cables. Effort in Installation: Setting up a wired system requires cabling and wiring that require additional effort. Also, care must be taken to ensure that no wires are loosely fit. Wireless home automation components can be simply attached and installed as required. The components interact using Wifi or Bluetooth technology hence setup is easy. Performance: Wireless system’s performance may be impacted due to interference of WiFi or other wireless connections. Unlike systems, wired systems do not face interference due to signals. Repair and Maintenance: Fault and error in either of the two systems rarely occur. However, in the case of wireless home automation systems, it is easy to repair faulty systems. There is no need to worry about cable connections. In the case of a wired system, managing the network of wires is tedious and time taking.


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