A A new line of smoke and CO warnings From Gentex called Place packed with smart features, including phone notifications, night light, movement detection, temperature and humidity sensing. There is also optional air quality and camera/internal. The four -place models start from $ 139, which are Available in Home Depot.
With excellent Nest Protect has now been stoppedMany homeowners were looking for an alternative smart warning that could similarly alert them to smoke or carbon monoxide in their home, even when they were not there. On paper, this new line may be from the place.
The basic model, is called Any spaceIt costs $ 139 and has a detection of photovoltaic smoke, the discovery of carbon monoxide, Wi-Fi connection, the surrounding temperature, moisture sensor, topical sound alerts, and night lighting. It also features a movement sensor that can send alerts to the Place, which is a useful safety feature. It contains most of the Nest Protect features, along with some additional features. However, disappointingly, there is currently no alarm integration with smart home platforms, and models are only available as solid devices.
The most expensive models bring some very interesting promotions. lonliness Kitchen It costs 249.95 dollars and includes natural gas and the detection of volatile organic compounds, as well as the basic model features. A NurseryAt a price of $ 349.95, both VOC discovery, PM2.5 air control, white noise generator, a camera with dual-direction-are likely to replace four different products that you may put in your child’s room. A The garage unit$ 299.95, It provides heat detection (instead of smoke) and includes a camera and internal interior.
All models have what Gentex is the first low -frequency warning. Studies from NFPA It has shown that the low frequency tone can be more effective in waking up deep, children and those who suffer from hearing impairment.
The place line is connected through your home wires to adopt all warnings when one runs, and communicate via Wi-Fi to the place to apply smart features. These include smoke notices, carbon dioxide, movement, air quality, and temperature changes. You can also silence the compatible warnings of the application. The internal communication features and the camera are accessed through the application, where you can also control white noise functions and night lights.
Night light uses an adjustable, self -metapical color and white. It can always be adjusted on the surrounding lighting, activated on the basis of Ambient Light, or activating it with the surrounding light and movement. freedom In an interview.
Currently, the Place app is integrated only with Amazon Alexa, specifically to control light. Bidford says they are working to integrate Google’s home as well Explore the integration of the material. “Our goal is to be the first detector in smart smoke in the issue in the United States,” he said. The integration of the material can allow the warnings to work with any platforms compatible with the issue, such as Google Home, Apple Home and Amazon Alexa.
While receiving an alert on your phone and disturbing the inconvenience warning, it is one of the great features of connected smoke alarms, the integration of smart homes can provide more jobs. For example, turn off the HVAC system, open the doors, and launch safety cameras to record when the alarm looks.
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The alarm devices are listed on the list, and although you may not hear it Gentex -which is famous for developing car technology, including the Homelink system that controls the door of your garage from your car-The Michigan-based company has a lot of fire safety experience. Gentex developed The first dual -cell photovoltaic smoke alarm In 1974 he was selling commercial row warnings for decades.
Two new smart alarms were launched after the end of the nest. Kidde released two models in Partnership with Ring Earlier this year. Hearts Smoch & smoke warning with the ring ($ 54.97) and Kidd Smart Smoke and Co Alarm with Ring ($ 74.97), which works with the Ring app to send alerts for you.
The first alert (now owned by Resideo) participated with Google on $ 129 The first Smart Smoke & Co Detector. With a solid alert and battery option, these smart warnings work with Google Home and can integrate with Google Nest warning devices, interconnection via Google’s interconnected and weaving index.
However, the first alert models nor Kidde models do not enjoy motion or the common Pathlight feature in protecting the nest, both of which have place warnings. Unfortunately, none of the new models match the protection of the nest in terms of industrial design.
It is finally good to see more options to reach smart smoke warnings, but it is frustrated that none of them have a wide consensus in the smart home. This means that you still have to choose a platform or use a special application for a device that will be in your home for a contract.
