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Preventing False Alarms From the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector

Our Smoke & CO Detector uses photoelectric sensors, meaning it detects smoke through the distortion of a light beam inside the detector. Photoelectric smoke detectors will detect smoke faster than other detector types but can occasionally result in a false alarm. False alarms often occur when th

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Preventing False Alarms From the Smoke Detector

SimpliSafe's Smoke Detectors use photoelectric sensors, meaning they detect smoke through the distortion of a light beam inside the detector. Photoelectric smoke detectors will detect smoke faster than other detector types but can occasionally result in a false alarm. False alarms often occur w

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How Does the Carbon Monoxide Detector Respond During an Alarm

When the Carbon Monoxide Detector detects carbon monoxide, it will sound the alarm to notify you of the potential hazard. After the alarm has sounded two things will happen at once, depending on your monitoring plan. The first Primary Contact will receive an Alarm Text, and also a phone call from th

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How To Replace Carbon Monoxide Detector Batteries

The CO Detector takes three (3) Energizer AA "UItimate Lithium" 1.5V batteries and has a life expectancy of 3-5 years depending on placement and usage. To change your CO Detector batteries, twist counter-clockwise to remove the device from its' bracket. Avoid pressing the test button while removing

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CO Detector LED Status Light Colors

The CO Detector has several light states that reflect the status of the device and its detection of CO within your home. This guide will highlight the various indicators and their meanings.**Please note that we no longer offer CO Detectors for the Original SimpliSafe system. If you are having an iss

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How To Replace Smoke Detector Battery

The Smoke Detector takes a single Panasonic CR-123A Lithium 3V battery and has a life expectancy between 3-5 years depending on usage.To change your Smoke Detector battery, twist it off its bracket and open the back panel. Then, replace the lithium battery and put the device back in place.

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Smoke Detector LED Status Light Colors

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. IndicatorMeaningRed flashing light every 5–6 minutes and no soundsNormal.Red flashing light e

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