Wireless Fire Alarms

Technology is at its best when it can be transfered across boundaries of utility. Wireless technology has grown markedly as we have been introduced to Mobile phones, wireless internet (WiFi), wireless mice… and it goes on. A wireless fire alarm system seemed like a logical step forward to manufacturers who have developed such a radio or wireless fire alarm system.

Having a fire alarm system is great, whether it’s wireless or not. A centralized fire alarm panel can save lives when a building is large with many rooms. A property owner needs to know where the fire is occurring to prevent it spreading and also to evacuate the building with plenty of warning time. Having a wireless alarm system makes it much more flexible and easier to install such a fire alarm system.

If one fire alarm sounds, they all do. This gives the occupants vital seconds warning to plan an escape as an alarm can be installed in the bedroom as well as the kitchen. Unlike the majority of fire alarms, the Wireless fire alarm listed above is actually a voice alarm. A voice warning of a fire is better at alerting and waking people up than a high pitch repetitive alarm.

From Kidde:

The Kidde Wireless Smoke Alarm enables families to quickly install an interconnected smoke alarm system throughout their home without the mess of rewiring or cost of labor. Interconnected smoke alarms provide an earlier warning to fire because they link together so that when one alarm sounds, they all sound. This provides more warning in more places, and gives families more time to escape. This battery-powered alarm links with other alarms and components of the Kidde Wireless System to create a customized, advanced fire protection system. It even can be placed in a detached workshop or shed and linked into the home’s system.

Features:

• Wireless Technology – Uses radio frequency to both transmit and receive messages about a hazard in the home; when one alarm sounds, all will sound.
• Battery Powered – Enables homeowners to install interconnected smoke alarms in existing homes without rewiring. Protects continuously, even during a long-term power outage. In normal operation, three AA batteries (included) will power the unit for up to a year.
• 85 Decibel Alarm – Alerts residents to deadly smoke and fire. Loud enough to wake most sleeping adults when placed in bedrooms and outside of sleeping areas.
• Smart Touch Button – One touch quickly and temporarily silences nuisance alarms activated by any alarm in the system; will hush a low battery chirp for up to 12 hours; will test the operation of the alarm and interconnected system.
• Red LED – Flashes in conjunction with alarm beep, i.e. during an alarm response, to indicate low battery, or to indicate a unit error.
• Green LED – Flashes to indicate which alarm initiates the response, as well as when system is temporarily silenced due to a nuisance alarm or low battery warning.
• End of Life Warning – Alerts consumer that it is time to replace the unit ten years after initial power.
• Low Battery Warning – Chirps once a minute and red LED flashes to indicate batteries need replacing.
• Unique ID Code – Dipswitch pattern inhibits interference from similar systems nearby.
• Tamper Resistant – Tabs help deter tampering or theft of unit or battery.
• Twist-off Mounting – Provides quick installation and easy battery replacement.
• Easy to install – Simply mounts to ceiling or wall. No wiring needed.
• UL Listed

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