Wireless Smoke Detectors Mean Home Security Safety and Peace Of Mind For You And Your Family

One of the buzz words in technology today is "wireless" which has been used quite effectively in most modern homes today and is an advantage in functionality and practicality.

Take for example the wireless smoke detector. Throughout the house the smoke detectors are connected to simultaneously set off all alarms should one of the systems alert you to the danger of fire. In most public buildings a law has been passed to have wireless smoke detector technology installed for the and if a law has not been passed it is a wise precaution since taking ten to thirty seconds to heed the warning could save a life.

Every second counts in the event of a fire in your home. With a conventional smoke detector it takes a certain number of minutes for smoke to rise from the bottom of a lower level fire to a smoke detector on a higher level, however wireless smoke detectors immediately alert one another increasing your families’ chance of vacating the premises immediately and away from danger.

Another great part of this technology is that some wireless smoke detectors include a voice alert that alternates with the alarm which increases the installation cost at a minimum price. By combining these two warning systems you are assured that the safety of your family receives adequate warning in an emergency situation. Usually wireless smoke detectors have three components that communicate with each other.  These include a radio frequency wave, including a wireless battery powered smoke alarm with an AC-powered alarm and a wireless component.

They all work together so that a homeowner can quickly and easily do their own installation of the wireless smoke detector system which keeps the cost economical.
Opting to install the voice warning with your wireless smoke detector system is a wise move especially if you have young children in your home. Studies have shown voice warnings are a more effective way to wake sleeping children. There are even lower frequency tone detectors specifically designed for those people who cannot hear the alarm tone due to high frequency hearing loss.

To best safeguard your homes install wireless smoke detectors on every floor of your house. Most wireless smoke detectors are designed to last 5 years. If you have moved into a home with existing alarms be sure to check those systems for the installation dates. Smoke detectors must be maintained to remain effective.

In new construction the minimum requirements are typically more stringent. In the US smoke detectors must be installed on every level of living within the vicinity of all bedrooms.