What low voltage wiring means
Low voltage wiring carries signals and small amounts of power for cameras, alarms, network, doorbells, thermostats and speakers, instead of line voltage for lights and outlets.
Also called structured wiring.
Where it matters on a security and low voltage job
Many states license low voltage work separately from electrical work, and some exempt it. Check your state before you advertise it. Keep low voltage cable apart from line voltage where the code calls for separation.
What it costs
For low voltage wiring, the closest koira.ai price is the home automation installation cost guide, near $2,400 for a typical job and $1,100 to $3,700 for most. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The security camera installation cost calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Security camera installation cost calculator
- Cost guide: Home automation installation cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free security and low voltage resources