Smoke & CO Detectors

SimpliSafe's Smoke Detectors use photoelectric sensors, meaning they detect smoke through the distortion of a light beam inside the detector. Photoelectric smoke detectors will detect smoke faster than other detector types but can occasionally result in a false alarm. False alarms often occur when t

Overview The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Listener monitors third-party smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home by listening for their alarms. When three smoke or CO alarm sequences are heard, it will trigger the alarm for your SimpliSafe® system, and, if you are subscribed to a professi

Test Mode is a great way to test the connection between your Base Station and Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Listener, and to test if your Alarm Listener can hear your third-party smoke and/or CO detector’s alarms. We recommend periodically placing your system into Test Mode to ensure that your Ala

Before installing the SimpliSafe® Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Listener, it's important to confirm that your third-party smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors audibly alarm. The Alarm Listener works by listening for audible alarm sounds and will not work with detectors that do not audibly alarm.

​Overview The Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector alerts you at the first sign of smoke or CO within your home. You should place this device near sleeping areas, ensuring that there is one on every floor within your home. If wall mounting your Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector, ensure that it is no more

​​​SimpliSafe’s® Professional Monitoring protects your home or business across many types of alarms. Depending on your monitoring plan and alarm type, when an alarm is triggered, you’ll be notified through App Push Notifications or Alarm Text Messages. You’ll also be able to interact with our in-app

The Carbon Monoxide Detector has several light states that reflect the status of the device and its detection of CO within your home. This guide will highlight the various indicators and their meanings. Light Sound Description Flashing Green Light No Sound Green LED flashes once every 60 seconds, wh