Wireless Alarm SystemsInstalled Cleanly,Across the North West.

Overview

The complete picture before you commit.

Honest, plain-English explanation no jargon, no hard sell. We want you to understand exactly what we're recommending and why.

Disruptive wired installs

A wired install in a finished home means lifted carpets, drilled walls, chased plaster and a week of mess. For occupied homes and listed properties this is rarely acceptable.

DIY wireless kits void insurance

Cheap wireless kits from DIY sheds aren't insurance-graded and offer no encryption meaning intruders can jam or spoof them with cheap kit from eBay.

Old wireless systems with dead sensors

Pre-Ricochet wireless alarms have non-supervised batteries meaning when a sensor dies, you don't know until the alarm fails to trigger.

Properties left unprotected during work

Builders, decorators and tenants moving in often see wired alarm install as 'too disruptive to do now' leaving a property unprotected for months.

Our Process

A clear, predictable process no guesswork.

Four decades of installs has taught us exactly what works. Every customer follows the same well-tested path from first call to long-term aftercare.

Quiet, Clean Installation

No drilling through walls, no chased cabling, no dust sheets most installs done in half a day with zero damage.

10-Year Sensor Batteries

Texecom Ricochet wireless devices run on lithium batteries with supervised low-battery alerts long before they fail.

Encrypted Mesh Networking

Each device relays signals from others eliminating dead zones and providing route redundancy if any single device fails.

Grade 2/3 Rated

Texecom Ricochet wireless equipment meets the same Grade 2 / Grade 3 ratings as wired systems, accepted by all major UK insurers.

Easy to Expand

Adding a new sensor is a 10-minute job no cabling, no plasterwork. Add cameras, smart locks or extra zones whenever needed.

Removable & Portable

Ideal for tenants and landlords the system can be removed and reinstalled at a new property without permanent damage.

What is Texecom Ricochet?

Ricochet is Texecom's mesh-networking wireless protocol. Unlike older wireless systems where every sensor must communicate directly with the control panel (limiting range and reliability), Ricochet sensors relay signals from each other creating a self-healing mesh network. The result is exceptional range across large or awkward properties, signal redundancy if any single device develops a fault, and supervision of every device every 60 seconds. Ricochet is the wireless protocol behind the entire Texecom Premier Elite range.

Wireless vs Wired Which is Right?

Wired systems remain ideal for new-builds, extensions and properties under refurbishment where cabling can be installed before walls are closed. Wireless systems are ideal for occupied finished homes, listed buildings, properties with stone or concrete walls, and any situation where minimising disruption matters. We're brand-agnostic on this we'll recommend whichever makes more sense for your specific property after the survey.

Battery Life & Supervision

Texecom Ricochet wireless devices typically run 5–10 years on a single set of lithium batteries. Every device is 'supervised' meaning the control panel monitors battery voltage continuously and warns you weeks or months before any battery actually fails. There's no scenario where a sensor silently dies you always know in advance. Annual health-checks include voltage logging so we can predict and pre-empt battery replacements during scheduled visits.

Range & Site Survey

Ricochet's mesh networking gives effective range well beyond 100 metres in typical residential properties, and several hundred metres across larger commercial sites. We carry signal-strength meters and survey every device location during the install to ensure margin for long-term reliability not just a 'just-about-works' signal at install-day.

Encryption & Jamming Resistance

All Ricochet communications use AES encryption the same standard used by online banking. Texecom panels also detect deliberate radio jamming attempts and trigger the alarm immediately if interference is sustained. This defeats the cheap wireless jammers that occasionally circulate online targeting older or unencrypted wireless systems.

Compatible Devices

Ricochet supports a full range of wireless devices: PIR motion detectors (including pet-friendly variants), magnetic door and window contacts, vibration/shock sensors for windows and doors, smoke and heat detectors, panic buttons (wearable and fixed), wireless keypads and key fobs, external sounders with strobes, and wireless control panel keypads. A complete system can be assembled with zero cabling.

FAQ

Straight answers, no jargon.

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Are wireless alarms as reliable as wired?+

Modern Texecom Ricochet wireless systems are fully insurance-graded and match wired systems for reliability. The mesh networking and supervised batteries mean any developing fault is detected long before it becomes a problem.

How long do wireless alarm batteries last?+

Typical Ricochet device batteries last 5–10 years depending on device type. The control panel monitors voltage continuously and warns weeks before any battery actually fails no surprises.

How long does a wireless alarm install take?+

Most domestic wireless installs are completed in 4–6 hours including programming and app setup. Larger properties may take a full day. There's no plaster damage, no lifted carpets and no extended disruption.

Will my home insurance accept a wireless alarm?+

Yes Texecom Ricochet meets the same Grade 2 and Grade 3 standards as wired systems, so it's accepted by every major UK insurer with the same premium discounts.

Can wireless alarms be jammed?+

Cheap unencrypted wireless systems can be jammed. Texecom Ricochet uses AES encryption and detects jamming attempts triggering the alarm immediately if sustained interference is detected.

How much does a wireless alarm system cost?+

Wireless alarm systems start from £395 fitted. Final pricing depends on property size, sensor count and signalling options every quote is fixed-price and itemised.

Can you upgrade my old wireless alarm to Ricochet?+

Often yes we can replace the control panel and migrate sensors where they're compatible. Where older sensors aren't compatible we'll quote a phased upgrade keeping working devices in service as long as possible.

Are wireless alarms suitable for commercial use?+

Absolutely many of our commercial installs in offices, shops and small industrial units are wireless. Mesh range covers most premises easily and the install speed is a major benefit for live trading premises.