
Smoke/CO Detectors
So you have your system installed, and have questions about using it, or need any help with troubleshooting? You can find an answer here.
Smoke and CO Detecters - System Alert
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ricksimplisafe
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3 years ago
The keypad will tell you what has gone off. In addition, environmental sensors trigger a different sounding siren from the base station than a entry/motion sensor.
Carbon monoxide detectors should be installed in living spaces, not in the basement near a furnace or water heater. You'll find that info in the installation guides, which you can read before you buy. https://simplisafe.com/manual
While you can install a smoke detector in the basement, you'll also want them outside living areas. They are interconnected, so when one goes off they all go off.
If you didn't know already, having central station monitoring qualifies you for discounts from your insurance company, one for burglary/fire, and perhaps others for water, and for freeze. Depending on what you pay for homeowner's insurance, the resulting discount may cover most/all of the monitoring fee ($14.99 one, not $24.99 one).
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kgunn
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3 years ago
Last question: are the smoke/CO detectors all battery only, or can they be hard-wired?
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sevensiamesecats
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