When do SimpliSafe® Life Safety Devices Expire?
In accordance with National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) guidance, SimpliSafe® recommends replacing Smoke Detectors every ten years.
How do I know when to replace my SimpliSafe® Smoke Detectors?
Your life safety devices need to be routinely cleaned, tested, and even replaced after certain intervals, in addition to battery replacement. You can reference this article (opens in new tab) or your device owner’s manuals (opens in new tab) for more information on cleaning your Detectors, and this article for more information on testing your devices (opens in new tab).
SimpliSafe® Smoke Detectors need to be replaced within ten (10) years of the manufacture date (found on the label on the back of your device).
See the below charts for more information on when to maintain your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact our Support team (opens in new tab).
Smoke Detectors need to be replaced within TEN years of the manufacture date (found on the label on the back of your device). For information on sensor battery life and type of batteries to use, check out this article (opens in new tab).
Indicators | Type of Maintenance |
Yellow light flashing + chirps three times a minute(malfunction indicator) | Replace entire Smoke Detector |
Approaching or past TEN years since the manufacture date, found on back of device | Replace entire Smoke Detector |
Yellow light flashing + chirps once a minute (low battery warning) |