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Reddit mentions of First Alert Wireless Interconnected Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Combo Alarm with Voice and Location, SCO500B
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of First Alert Wireless Interconnected Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Combo Alarm with Voice and Location, SCO500B. Here are the top ones.
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- Battery operated smoke and carbon monoxide alarm can be installed easily
- Wireless interconnect uses radio frequency communication to connect the alarms, without any electrical wiring needed.
- Connects multiple alarms together for wireless safety network (not z-wave compatible)
- When your alarms are interconnected, they communicate with each other, forming an integrated system of protection for your home
- When one alarm sounds, all alarms will sound
- Voice alarm gives clear indication of what the danger is and where it is located
Features:
Specs:
| Color | White |
| Height | 5.13 Inches |
| Length | 5.13 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 0.6 Pounds |
| Width | 2.38 Inches |
I have first alert zwave zcombo sensors (smoke/co) connected to homeseer. During an alarm all connected lights turn on and I am sent text messages.
You can use almost any zwave controller and zwave switches/lamp module/bulbs to achieve the same thing, though I recommend a controller that doesn't depend on the internet (aka smartthings, wink, nest, alexa)
For the price of 2 nest protects (@ $240) you can get a homeseer zee2 and two first alert zcombos. ($230+shipping). Then you have a lot more options and flexibility.
You could save some money on the controller with a hubitat elevation for $75. It has more radios but it isnt as flexible or as powerful as the Pi3 powered Zee2.
https://shop.homeseer.com/collections/smart-home-hubs/products/zee-s2-smart-home-hub
https://hubitat.com/products
https://shop.ring.com/products/first-alert-smoke-co-alarm-zcombo-g-z-wave
https://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-Wireless-Interconnected-Photoelectric/dp/B0064S9IQ4/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=First+alert+zwave&qid=1571790602&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=8-8
I have no idea about heal tolerances, but I found one that wirelessly connects to others, so if one goes off they all go off. I hooked up 3 of these in my house that doesn't have any hardwired smoke detectors.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064S9IQ4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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EDIT: Alternatively, you could get one of these which connects to smartthings hub, so if it goes off you could get notifications on your phone. I actually bought 3 of these as well:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KMHXFAI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1