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. Wireless control panels, sensors and other components can easily be set up at different properties later on, and wireless systems are easily expanded with new components too. Wireless security plans also allow remote control of the system and general home automation. If home automation is your main appeal, check out our list of top systems with home automation features. When homeowners choose between wireless and hardwired home security, wireless is generally their top option. Several reasons are that wireless security is no longer expensive, it keeps walls clean, it’s low maintenance, and it can easily be reconfigured if needs should change. For example, you can easily add a video camera to a newborn’s room or rearrange motion sensors after home renovations. Another benefit is optional wireless environmental protection, which includes detectors for smoke, heat, carbon monoxide and/or moisture.