We’re living in the future that we once used to see in sci-fi movies, the era of ultra-smart work.
Of course, we have yet to build flying cars, but with home automation and wireless home security systems, we’re very close to living in an all interconnected and automated world that was always depicted on small and big screens.
You literally have all the power in your hands when it comes to a home security system to keep your loved ones, belongings, and your home safe and secure. These systems come with an accompanying smartphone app that allows you to control the different aspects of your home.
For instance, you can control your appliances, locks, lights, thermostats, and more, from anywhere around the world through your smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch.
Let’s all agree that wireless home automation and security systems are very user-friendly, super-duper cool, and highly advantageous, But, most importantly, they have the ability to save lives.
With interconnected and synchronized wireless smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, your family and home will always be protected. When one detector sounds an alarm, so will every other detector in the house. Moreover, you’ll receive real-time alerts no matter where you are, and will further alert the fire department
Here’s why wireless smoke detectors are one of the best ways to ensure the protection of your home against the risks of fire and carbon monoxide.
The Importance of Fire Prevention
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), stated that the U.S. fire departments had to respond to more than 350,000 fire calls that happened in households during 2009-2013, which also cause death, injuries, and extensive damage to the house itself.
So, if you think this won’t ever happen to you, then perhaps you’re wrong because it’s a huge risk if you aren’t ready for a fire to break out in your house. Of course, not all fires are major, most aren’t even reported to local fire departments.
However, your home is your life’s biggest investment and you shouldn’t want to risk it in any way.
The Harmful Effect of Carbon Monoxide
If you didn’t already know, carbon monoxide is odorless, tasteless, and worse of all, a colorless gas that is often emitted through fuel-burning sources such as stoves, heating systems, among others.
Generally, carbon monoxide release is harmful. That said, if these fuel-burning sources are malfunctioning or damaged, they have the ability to produce harmful levels of carbon monoxide. This can create harmful effects on one’s body.
Red blood cells tend to absorb carbon monoxide much faster than they absorb oxygen. When there are high levels of carbon monoxide in the air, the body begins replacing oxygen with carbon monoxide in your blood, which will block oxygen from entering your body.
As a result, you might begin experiencing dizziness, chest pain, nausea, confusion, headaches, and weakness. If such an individual is left untreated, it could result in their death. To protect yourself from carbon monoxide, you should install carbon monoxide detectors within your home.
Moreover, it’s important that you change the smart smoke detectors batteries after every six months, and also replace the detector itself every five years. What’s even better is if you get your smart smoke detectors installed professionally and have them connected to the rest of the home security system.
Always keep a close lookout for home appliances as well, and further call in qualified technicians to come and service your fuel-burning appliances. Never use damaged appliances at any point.
In fact, it’s also advisable to develop an escape plan with your family and ensure that everyone knows what the alarm actually sound like.
The Benefits of Interconnectivity
The biggest advantage of having a wireless smoke and carbon monoxide detector interconnected with your home security system is having the ability to avert and monitor disasters.
This can be done from anywhere in or outside the house, because of the remote access feature. In the event of a disaster, traditional smoke alarms will alert you of fire, smoke, or carbon monoxide, but they can only detect and alert the area around the unit itself,
That is why, wireless smart smoke detectors make it possible for one alarm to alert all other alarms, therefore you’ll be alert nevertheless wherever you are in the house and will get alerts on your smartphone if you’re not home.
Conclusion
Well, there you go! Smart smoke detectors have so much to offer us in terms of safety and security, as compared to traditional smoke alarms. We hope you now have a better understanding of how a wireless smart smoke detector works.
