Does this have a remote sensor or is it more like a 'smoke alarm' with the sensor inside. If inside, isn't location critical?
785767
It is like a smoke alarm. I just replaced an existing one, so did not have to decide on location.
785768
It has the sensor inside. If you're using it for both propane and CO, you should put it low to the ground close to your propane tank.
785769
There is no remote sensor and location is critical. It should be mounted close to the floor preferablyright in front of the stove. Propane is a heavy gas and if you have a leak it will flow to the floor.
785770
I put mine on the side of the furnace where I can see the light and down low , so if there is a leak , it will detect gasses. I think the gas is usually heavy and sinks to the ground, nothing else needed. I put it visible to check the battery and easy access
785771
The sensor is located inside the unit so location is important. I placed mine in the same opening as the original detector. It should be as close to the floor as possible since propane is heavier then air.
865999
There is only one sensor and it is inside the unit. I don't think this is meant to be outside, it mounts on the wall in the drywall. Whatever is wired to it will turn on when the set humidity is high enough and off when the humidity level drops to the set humidity.
1858150
there is a rotate off base that mounts on an electrical box. The base is very similar to other smoke alarms and there is an electrical connector with about six inch pigtails.
4649
I've never let it run on since it is so loud, although I believe it will keep sounding until it is manually turned off, like a smoke alarm. This is easily done using the remote which works at quite a good distance.
886732
I can't speak to the smoke alarms. But the multi sensors include the ability to monitor temperatures and you can then trigger alarms based off a temperature threshold
1519598
I have it setup with a remote sensor in a rented apartment and it has worked perfect. An outdoor or remote sensor should work the same
1904286
No, it will only silence that one alarm. If the smoke has not cleared in 4 minutes, it will sound again. It will also silence the low battery beep for 24 hours. (If your batteries happen to be low). Why are you finding alarms with missing batteries?
2214735
I've never been in a house where there was a smoke detector in the kitchen, so I'd guess that placing it in the kitchen is probably NOT the way to go. In our house we have then in the bedrooms and the hallways. I recommend you call your local fire department and see what they have to say, because I do not have a definitive answer for you; sorry!
1963988
Its considered an occupancy sensor which is the same thing basically. It comes on when the building is occupied and is activated with motion.
2216487
I saw this alarm on a news program as the most reliable smoke detector available. I gave one to each of my kids, they've never had to be used so I cannot answer your question, I am very sorry.
1300349
Remote sensor takes batteries, but they last a long time. Unit is very accurate.
297337
No, it will only silence that one alarm. If the smoke has not cleared in 4 minutes, it will sound again. It will also silence the low battery beep for 24 hours. (If your batteries happen to be low).Why are you finding alarms with missing batteries?
341352
There is no sensor, it is on until you turn it off. I usually let mine run al the time.
297335
I've had these for years. If one alarm senses smoke they all go off but will report the name of the alarm location, such as "Kitchen". To silence all alarms I believe you must silence the one in that location. This makes sense as you'd want to check that location. The other alarms will silence after a few seconds. I'm not sure if hitting the silence button on a different alarm will silence them all or just that remote location as the only times they've gone off I've just run to the one that is triggering the alarm. I think this has happened only in our kitchen and we're usually right there cooking when that has happened. I've had these for years. If one alarm senses smoke they all go off but will report the name of the alarm location, such as "Kitchen". To silence all alarms I believe you must silence the one in that location. This makes sense as you'd want to check that location. The other alarms will silence after a few seconds. I'm not sure if hitting the silence button on a different alarm will silence them all or just that remote location as the only times they've gone off I've just run to the one that is triggering the alarm. I think this has happened only in our kitchen and we're usually... » Read More I've had these for years. If one alarm senses smoke they all go off but will report the name of the alarm location, such as "Kitchen". To silence all alarms I believe you must silence the one in that location. This makes sense as you'd want to check that location. The other alarms will silence after a few seconds. I'm not sure if hitting the silence button on a different alarm will silence them all or just that remote location as the only times they've gone off I've just run to the one that is triggering the alarm. I think this has happened only in our kitchen and we're usually right there cooking when that has happened. « Show Less
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Well, not really. The sensor must connect to the hub over a short-distance wireless link. The hub then handles the tasks of alerting or controlling whatever the user has programmed. The hub must be connected to the internet for any information to leave the premises.
316365
This is not a smoke detector it is a CO detector/alarm ... try holding it near your car exhaust pipe when it is running...?
211990
I have 3 of these units - one is over 15 years old and the newest was purchased last year. Mine are virtually identical and did not come with a remote control. All of the units have an adjustable thermostatic control which switches the unit on and off based on the room temperature and the thermostat setting. We don't operate the units overnight and always use them in rooms with smoke alarms but have never had a problem.