{"id":481228,"date":"2022-08-04T23:56:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T20:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/are-smart-smoke-detectors-worth-it-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-08-04T23:56:19","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T20:56:19","slug":"are-smart-smoke-detectors-worth-it-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-smart-smoke-detectors-worth-it-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Are Smart Smoke Detectors Worth It? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a35efe376f91\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a35efe376f91\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-smart-smoke-detectors-worth-it-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CAre_Smart_Smoke_Detectors_Worth_It_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Are Smart Smoke Detectors Worth It? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-smart-smoke-detectors-worth-it-review-geek\/#What_Is_a_Smart_Smoke_Detector\" >What Is a Smart Smoke Detector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-smart-smoke-detectors-worth-it-review-geek\/#Smart_Home_Integration_Could_Help_In_an_Emergency\" >Smart Home Integration Could Help In an Emergency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-smart-smoke-detectors-worth-it-review-geek\/#Theyre_Cheaper_Than_Professionally-Monitored_Alarms\" >They\u2019re Cheaper Than Professionally-Monitored Alarms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-smart-smoke-detectors-worth-it-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_a_Smart_Smoke_Detector\" >Should You Buy a Smart Smoke Detector?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CAre_Smart_Smoke_Detectors_Worth_It_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Are Smart Smoke Detectors Worth It? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-124909\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/08\/f72445a0.png?width=1200\" alt=\"The Google Nest Protect in a ceiling.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Google<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For the last half-century, smoke alarms have toed the line between \u201cessential life-saving product\u201d and \u201cshockingly outdated annoyance.\u201d But if you\u2019re willing to spend some extra cash, you can now buy a smart smoke detector. These internet-connected alarms can send remote alerts to your phone, integrate with other smart products, and turn off using simple voice commands.<\/p>\n<p>But smart smoke alarms cost over $100. They aren\u2019t cheap, and like typical smoke detectors, they expire after a decade. So, are smart smoke detectors worth the money?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Smart_Smoke_Detector\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">What Is a Smart Smoke Detector?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your average smoke alarm has just a few functions. It makes an awful screaming sound when it detects smoke, it chirps when its battery is dying, and if you\u2019re lucky, it has a snooze button.<\/p>\n<p>Smart smoke detectors offer all three of these features with some neat improvements. They can send alerts to your phone when they detect smoke or carbon monoxide (even when you\u2019re not home). And in the event of a false alarm, you can temporarily disable smart smoke detectors using your phone or voice assistant.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, Google\u2019s Nest Protect will warn you before an alarm goes off. Its built-in speaker will say that there\u2019s smoke in a room, giving you time to prepare your ears\u00a0<em>or<\/em> disable the alarm.<\/p>\n<p>And if you install smart smoke detectors across your home, they will automatically form an interconnected system. This means that all of your alarms will go off at once, and interestingly, it allows your alarms to tell you which room is smokey or full of carbon monoxide.<\/p>\n<p>I just need to clarify two things. First, you don\u2019t need to buy smart smoke alarms to have an interconnected system. Battery-powered alarms from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/b\/Electrical-Fire-Safety-Smoke-Detectors\/Interconnected\/Battery\/N-5yc1vZbmh8Z1z0uzrhZ1z10rjp\">brands like Kiddie<\/a> offer interconnection features. And if your home\u2019s hard-wired alarm system isn\u2019t interconnected, an electrician can get the job done for you.<\/p>\n<p>Also, smart smoke detectors aren\u2019t \u201cbetter at detecting smoke,\u201d or whatever. They use the same components as any regular smoke or CO detector. The only real difference is that smart smoke alarms are more convenient, can send remote alerts, and can integrate with your smart home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nBest Smart Smoke Detector<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/S3000BWES-Protect-Carbon-Monoxide-Battery\/dp\/B00XV1RCRY?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51L+ZYfOSKL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Home_Integration_Could_Help_In_an_Emergency\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Smart Home Integration Could Help In an Emergency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124912\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7efba357.png\" alt=\"The Google Nest Protect in a smokey room.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Google<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We love finding new ways to automate smart home devices. A smart motion sensor in your bathroom can control a set of smart bulbs, for example. But what if we used a smart smoke detector for home automation? That\u2019s a crazy idea, right?<\/p>\n<p>Well, maybe it\u2019s not so crazy. In the event of an emergency, your smart smoke detector could automatically turn on the lights, unlock the front door, shut down your HVAC system, and trigger the alarms in your outdoor security cameras.<\/p>\n<p>Those who are tech-savvy could find further integrations using IFTTT or other protocols. Maybe you want your neighbors to get a text if the alarm goes off and you\u2019re away from home\u2014the possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n<p>These are small things, for sure, but they could save someone\u2019s life during a house fire. Just try to avoid any false alarms if your smart smoke detector is linked with anything obnoxious, like the alarms in your outdoor cameras.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theyre_Cheaper_Than_Professionally-Monitored_Alarms\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">They\u2019re Cheaper Than Professionally-Monitored Alarms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124910\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fc40c726.png\" alt=\"A carbon monoxide smartphone alert from Nest Protect.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Google<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably realized by now, but smart smoke alarms aren\u2019t cheap. A single Nest Protect costs $120, which is about what you\u2019d pay for a four-pack of basic \u201ccombination\u201d smoke detectors. Old-fashioned ionization alarms cost even less money, and if you\u2019re a homeowner, your local fire station may provide them for free.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t help that smoke detectors only last 10 years. This isn\u2019t some arbitrary rule, by the way. All smoke detectors have a 10-year expiry date to fit regulations. Smart alarms like the Nest Protect genuinely stop working on their 10th birthday\u2014something that\u2019s confirmed by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Nest\/comments\/kcquky\/nest_protect_expired_now_what\/\">early customers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But here\u2019s the thing; smart smoke detectors can send you alerts when you\u2019re away from home. They offer serious peace of mind. And in the past, this peace of mind was only available to those who could afford a professional monitoring service.<\/p>\n<p>Professional monitoring services, also called home security services, usually cost around $25 to $80 a month for basic burglary, fire, and smoke monitoring. And that\u2019s after you pay $300 to $600 on equipment. A smart smoke alarm is a much cheaper option.<\/p>\n<p>A quick side-note\u2014ADT can integrate its home security systems <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">with Google Nest products<\/a>. If you already have a professional security system, Nest Protect could still be a valuable addition to your home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nAlexa and Apple HomeKit Compatibility<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Onelink-Detector-Monoxide-First-Alert\/dp\/B07HYZZKRN\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31NrP9XVLNL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Onelink Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector | Battery Powered| First Alert\" aria-label=\"Onelink Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector | Battery Powered| First Alert - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Onelink-Detector-Monoxide-First-Alert\/dp\/B07HYZZKRN\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$124.00 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/wp-content\/themes\/lsm\/img\/amazon-prime.png\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/><small><del>$129.99<\/del> Save 5%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_a_Smart_Smoke_Detector\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Should You Buy a Smart Smoke Detector?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124911\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/08\/98813f58.png\" alt=\"The Fist Alert Onelink smart smoke detector.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/onelink.firstalert.com\">First Alert<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smart smoke alarms offer more peace of mind and convenience than basic smoke detectors. They can send you alerts when you\u2019re away from home, warn you when an alarm might go off, or even integrate with your other smart home devices.<\/p>\n<p>But smart smoke detectors aren\u2019t cheap. You need some serious cash if you want to buy more than just one of these things. While I certainly think a smart smoke detector is worth the investment,<\/p>\n<p>For what it\u2019s worth, you can get remote smoke alarm alerts without buying a $120 smoke detector. Your Nest speakers, cameras, and doorbells can alert you to fire alarms when you subscribe to\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/us\/product\/nest_aware?hl=en-US\">Nest Aware<\/a>, which costs $6 a month (and includes a bunch of other features). Amazon Alexa products offer similar functionality when you join <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fring.com%2Fprotect-plans\">Ring Protect Plus<\/a>\u00a0for $10 a month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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