{"id":17050,"date":"2021-04-13T11:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T18:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/?p=17050"},"modified":"2024-07-11T17:09:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T00:09:17","slug":"the-best-smart-smoke-detectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/the-best-smart-smoke-detectors","title":{"rendered":"The Best Smart Smoke Detectors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According<\/a> to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors only sound in around half of the home fires reported in the US. On the other hand, smart smoke detectors don\u2019t just sound an alarm, they can also warn you when your batteries are low, send you notifications to your smartphone, and more. Here is our list of the best smart smoke detectors for every type of smart home to give you peace of mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roost Smart Battery (2nd<\/sup>-Gen): Best Way to Retrofit Your Existing Smoke Detector<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Roost Smart Battery isn\u2019t actually a smart smoke detector at all. This WiFi-connected battery was specifically designed to work with your current smoke detector. All you have to do is plug it in, set up the Roost app, and you can turn any traditional smoke detector into a smart one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this smart battery installed, you will get notifications sent to your smartphone whenever your smoke alarm sounds, even when you\u2019re away from home. If you accidentally burn the toast, you can quickly snooze your alarm using the companion app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, your alarm will notify you weeks before your battery dies, so you will always know it is charged. But you won\u2019t have to replace this smart battery very often because it lasts up to five years. Since you don\u2019t have to replace your current smoke detector, this is one of the best smart alternatives for renters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop: Roost<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Alert Z-Wave Smoke Detector (2nd<\/sup>-Gen): Best Smart Smoke Detector for Ring Users<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Unlike other smart smoke detectors, this First Wave model uses a wireless network called Z-Wave, not WiFi. So, it won\u2019t work with your Alexa or Google smart devices, and it requires a Z-Wave Hub, like Samsung SmartThings or Nexia Home Intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you have a Ring Alarm security system, this is one of the best compatible smoke detectors you can get. In fact, this model is the only smart smoke detector on Ring\u2019s list of compatible devices<\/a>. With a Ring Alarm security system and a Ring Protect Plus<\/a> plan, this smart detector will automatically contact emergency services when your alarm is triggered.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you set up this 2-in-1 smart device, it will send you real-time notifications and sound the 85-decibel horn when smoke or carbon monoxide is detected. With its photoelectric smoke sensor, this battery-powered smoke detector is less sensitive to flash fires, but that also means it is less sensitive to false alarms from cooking mishaps and steamy showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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