How does it alert you via SMS? is that something only the Smoke Detector can do and not the main unit?
1710152
You assign the smoke detector a certain code and then if it goes off, the main unit will send you a text and you will see by the code that it is your smoke alarm
1710153
mine doesnt, never tied in to system via phone line even after trying two different control panels. The alarm just sounds. I dicussed this with the company and they never fixxed it. I'm very disappointed in it!!!!
1710154
The smoke detector works like a window/door or motion sensor. It sends a signal to the main unit, the main unit goes into a state of alarm, and then it sends texts/calls the numbers pre-programmed in the main panel. It will work like a normal smoke detector without the security system, but to send u a text, it must be linked to your security system and text alerts must be configured on your system
1710155
no only the main unit cant text you a sms text message after you have programmed your cell phone number into the main unit the main unit will text you when a sensor has been triggered an it will text you the zone that has been triggered so you will know what door or window or sensor has been opened you will have to add the smoke alarm to the desired zone that you wish an when it is triggered it will also text you i have 2 smoke detectors an they both work very effeciently an are very easy to add on to the main unit
1114255
You can set up the control module to call the police directly but all they will hear is the system message (ie. Alarm sensor # was triggered). Also the calling method is landline and you will need to tell the police dept that you setup your system to call them if alarm is triggered. My advice is that you setup system to call you and then you be the judge to call the police of it's a real break-in situation.
32271
Yes, I've paired my ZCOMBO smoke/CO detector. It only sends events (Test, Smoke, CO); you can't trigger the siren remotely.
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?
2283529
No, they are all wireless and work well together wirelessly. I installed 3 of them and any of them that detect smoke or are tested with the button will activate the others to sound the alarm
2240452
From the Kidde website it appears that they only make a wireless smoke detector. But First Alert makes a wireless combined smoke and CO detector (sold at amazon - search for SCO500, it's available in 1 or 2 pack). Note that the Kidde wireless detector is ionizing, whereas the First Alert wireless is photoelectric. Ionizing is better for open flame detection, but photoelectric is better for smoldering fire detection.
1653511
The system will sound an audible alarm with or without you paying for monitoring (as you said, cell call). The system will not communicate with you remotely such as text & email alerts, remote operation via the smart phone app, or contact local police & fire without you paying for monitoring (again, cell call). SimpliSafe has an explanation of what each level allows you to do on their website. I think there's only 4 levels of service to compare, free, $15 mo, $20 mo, $25 mo.
613021
Not sure if i understand the question, but when the two pieces of the sensor on this unit are separated it sends a wireless signal to a base unit causing it to sent out an audio alert. It has other optional items that work with the same base unit but independently of a traditional alarm system.
122552
It acts as a switch for the circuit in your panel. When it detects smoke/heat it will close the circuit permiting line voltage to set off your alarm.
316038
I believe so. Smoke detectors detect tiny particulates in the air. Paint and varnish smells have been known to set them off.
739396
I don't think it nearly as loud as a smoke detector but it is surprisingly loud. At first I also thought it would scare my mom but it doesn't. She has never complained about the noise and she is a fairly picky person. It makes a buzz sound before the actual alarm which sort of warns you a bit. I think it is important that it be fairly loud so that she can hear it if she is down in the other part of the house.
1807713
We have a temperature monitoring device and it connects directly to the telephone dial a link device and sends a telephone message without setting off the main alarm. So I expect there is a way to do it. You would need to program the device to link directly to the dial alert and not to the central control panel.
191175
No, it only alerts the system. You can connect an alarm to a controlled outlet and switch it on automatically when the contact is opened or the sensor is moved
1640971
Definitely can add more smoke detectors, believe the detectors would send auto message, but not positive.
844556
the 2 old units I replaced were Lifesaver Model 1255 - I think most units are standardized to communicate over the 3rd wire so all alarms connected together sound when any one goes off. If you don't require that feature, I think any standard 2 wire unit can replace any other. See this link to help in deciding if you want photo or ion (or the combo unit I bought) https://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/fire-and-safety-equipment/smoke-alarms/ionization-vs-photoelectric
481108
I used this product to test/trigger newly installed smoke detectors. It's one of the best effective product to test and works. I am not sure of your application or what exactly you are talking about.
1389045
Get a new smoke detector. They get dusty with age and dust sets them off. I hate them