What are the extra functions of smoke detectors?

You can connect a smart smoke detector to your smartphone via WiFi. This allows you to see the status of your smoke detector in the accompanying app. Even if you're not home, you'll receive notifications about the situation at home. This way, you're always aware of smoke development. You can also connect smoke detectors to other smoke detectors and devices. You can make sure an alarm will sound throughout the house if the smoke detector in the attic detects a fire, or you can connect it to your smart lighting.

The standard audio signal of a smoke detector is 85dB. You can compare this to a heavy truck driving by or a person screaming loudly. As a result, the chance you won't hear the signal is very small. If you feel the need for extra safety, choose a smoke detector with an extra loud alarm. You'll hear the sound of these detectors over the noise of heavy machinery or the range hood. An extra loud alarm signal is about 95dB.

Some smoke detectors have an emergency light. This emergency light switches on when the alarm goes off. Not only will you hear something is going on, but you'll also see the light of the detector right away. This is especially useful if the detector goes off at night and you have to go down the stairs in the dark. It's best to hang these detectors in the hallway or above the stairwell, for example.