Smoke Detector LED Status Light Colors
Updated
The Smoke Detector has several light states that reflect the status of the device and change with the presence of smoke within your home. This guide will highlight the various indicators and their meanings.
Indicator | Meaning |
Red flashing light every 5–6 minutes and no sounds | Normal. |
Red flashing light every 10 seconds and no sounds | Normal after a test was conducted. Usual flashing behavior should resume after 5 minutes. |
Red flashing light and shrieking sound | Smoke detected.Move to fresh air as soon as possible. |
Yellow steady light and chirping every 1 minute | Tamper Switch Error. Remove the detector from the bracket and test the Tamper Switch by pressing it with your finger. Reattach the Detector. |
Yellow flashing light and chirping every 1 minute | Low battery. Remove the detector from the bracket. Press and hold the grey button under the words "DO NOT PAINT" and slide the front panel off. Replace the batteries. Replace the front panel and put the detector back on the bracket. |
Yellow flashing light and chirping every 20–30 seconds | Malfunction. Our Support team can help troubleshoot further. |
No lights and no sounds | Detector is not receiving power. Ensure the battery tab is pulled from the device and fresh batteries are inserted. If you continue to experience issues, our Support team can assist you further |