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How Does the Smoke Detector Respond During an Alarm

When the Smoke Detector detects particulate consistent with smoke, 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

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How To Replace Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Battery

The Smoke & CO Detector takes two CR-123A Lithium 3V batteries and has a life expectancy of up to 2 years, depending on placement and usage.To change your Smoke & CO Detector battery, twist it off its bracket and open the back panel. Then, replace the lithium batteries and put the device bac

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Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector LED Status Light Colors

The Smoke & CO Detector has several light states that reflect the status of the device and change when there is the presence of smoke or CO within your home. This guide will highlight the various indicators and their meanings.IndicatorSoundMeaningRed LED blinks 3 times rapidly3 chirps, 1 second

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What is the Constant Yellow Light on the Smoke and/or CO Detector?

The Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector, and 2-in-1 Smoke & CO Detector all feature a Tamper Switch, to make sure that the device is properly secured into its mounting bracket.It’s a small button on the back of the unit that is normally held down by part of the mounting bracket. When it is

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What is the "Early Alert" Warning for the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector?

An exciting new feature of the Smoke & CO Detector is its Early Alert warning. When the Smoke & CO Detector senses traces of smoke or carbon monoxide, you will receive an “Early Alert: Smoke Detected” notification in the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, and a “Smoke/CO Pre-Alarm” notification on your

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How Does the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Respond During an Alarm

When the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector detects particulate consistent with smoke or 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 rec

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Testing the Carbon Monoxide Detector

Test Mode is a great way to test the connection between your Base Station and other sensors. We recommend periodically placing your system into Test Mode to ensure that your sensors are still communicating with the Base Station without any errors. Placing Your System Into Test ModeDisarm your system

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