Our Smoke and Heat Sensor uses a photoelectric chamber to detect smoke particles in the air, as well as a heat sensor to detect both high heat and a rapid rise in a room’s air temperature. Unlike traditional smoke alarms, connecting a Frontpoint Smoke and Heat Sensor to your Frontpoint security system enables:

• Mobile alerts in the case of a fire. Know if there is a fire and that there is help on the way for loved ones and pets at home even when you aren’t there.
• A call to first responders without your needing to call 911. This means if you’re away from your home and phone, emergency responders will still come.

Features

• Built-in Audible Alarm Siren
• Built-in Fixed Temperature Sensor (135 ºF)
• "Rate-of-Rise" Heat Sensor (15 ºF/min > 105 ºF)
• LED Indicates Visual Status
• "Test and Silence" Button

Technical Details

• Dimensions: 4.7" x 1.8" inches
• Batteries: Two Panasonic CR123A (included)
• 100% wireless signal transmission
• Automatic detection of malfunction & low battery

Installation Tips

Where Should I Put It?

Smoke and Heat Sensors can be either ceiling or wall mounted. For ceiling mounting, they should be placed in the center of the room or hallway, at least 12” away from the nearest wall corner, light fixture or other object. For wall mounting, they should be placed 6”-12” below the ceiling with the bottom of the detection element above the level of any door openings. Avoid dusty or humid areas, and areas near a ventilation source (which may prevent smoke from reaching the detector).

How Many Do I Need?

In accordance with the national fire code, we recommend at least one smoke sensor outside each sleeping area and one on each floor, including the basement. A sleeping area is a “cluster” of bedrooms that share a common hallway. Even if your home already has built in mon-monitored smoke detectors, adding one or two monitored Smoke and Heat Sensors will further protect your home by notifying emergency responders of the fire, unlike traditional smoke detectors.

What Else Should I Know?

Smoke and Heat Sensors can sometimes confuse dust or other “particulates”, with smoke. It’s best not to use this detector in dusty areas which may include some basements or garages.