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Wired smoke detector
Does Simplisafe have one or are they considering one? Most places (at least in IL) require if a remodel or new construction is being done that at least 1 detector is hardwired for electricity and that one must communicate with any wireless ones (or other wired ones). Seems like a good fit for a wired Simplisafe detector.
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davey_d
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5.7K Messages
3 years ago
Hi,
At this time, SimpliSafe is focused on developing wireless systems, and that includes our Smoke Detector. For the original poster's situation, we can recommend that you install your SimpliSafe Smoke Detector to work in tandem with a wired system - so you can add another layer of fire safety, and can benefit from the 24/7 Smart Alerts and dispatch from your SimpliSafe system.
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sevensiamesecats
2.2K Messages
4 years ago
If you are handy, you can make them "wired" using a dummy battery wired to a DC power supply. of the appropriate voltage. But even if yo do that, they won't communicate with each other. However they will communicate with the base, and the base will communicate with the monitoring service.
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taggart
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4 years ago
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kepster9312
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4 years ago
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mathguy
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4 years ago
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tismon
9 Messages
4 years ago
Older houses may have a wired doorbell and separate smoke detectors, but laws and times have changed a number of years ago.
Now, new construction has to include a wired smoke detector and doorbells are being left off. That's what we have in our 14 year old house, which is likely only going to be more common as time goes on.
I bought a SS smoke detector specifically to see if the pcb has pads for hardwired connections. Maybe I'll get lucky and this same model is used for multiple brands. If not, I got it 50% off and am not worried about the warranty. If I find something I'll post back.
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whoaru99
1.3K Messages
4 years ago
Mathguy is simply arguing what he believes is inconsistent logic of a previous poster about having wired doorbell but only wireless smoke detectors.
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shawnvb200
1 Message
4 years ago
My original SimpliSafe system smoke alarms were constantly giving me false disconnect alerts, which really got annoying. I'd much prefer the code-compliant ones that the builder installs, and let SimpliSafe listen for those.
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sevensiamesecats
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4 years ago
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brycen
52 Messages
4 years ago
The smoke and CO detectors need far less juice.
What SS could do is create a "bridge" product allowing interconnection between hardwire smoke detectors and the SS system.
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cmags3
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2 years ago
Very disappointed that SimpliSafe doesn't offer a wired option. I'm renovating my house and have to do wired detectors to stay compliant to my permit. Now I have to look at other systems. Reference material - https://www.bcnv.org/DocumentCenter/View/55/Smoke-and-Carbon-Monoxide-Alarms-PDF
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dshea
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2 years ago
Echoing my disappointment at not having a wired option. In Boston, where SimpliSafe is based, any new construction or renovation requires hardwired, interconnected smoke detectors with battery backup. Installing a wireless system in parallel with the legally compliant system is just silly and wasteful.
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dan75th
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2 years ago
What wold make the most sense is having an option to connect wiring on the back while still allowing it to function independently on a battery, satisfying all needs.
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Sumimasen
1 Message
2 years ago
Hard agree. I was disappointed to see that there were no wired connections, as it feels very standard for Smoke alarms to have an optional connection port and a required batter back-up.
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williamfraind
5 Messages
2 years ago
New York REQUIRES REQUIRES REQUIRES hard-wired smoke detectors. This should be a hard-stop when deciding on a security system in this and any state that requires them. Not much engineering to do to add a standard connector for a power source, and transformer to your existing product. I would immediately purchase 10 of those if they become available.
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