Re:Whatever happened to IoT smoke alarms?
by seized on Saturday April 10, 2021 @05:15PM
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Nest Protects are still around and are amazing. So much better than the garbage Kiddes I had before (a working mute/silence button? What a concept!). The self tests and green Ok light at night are comfort boosters. And the voice announcement of the alarm level and location are great features.
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The battery life of the Nest Protect is also incredible! I have them for 3 years already without changing the batteries.
Re:Whatever happened to IoT smoke alarms?
by LatteLazy on Saturday April 10, 2021 @05:41PM
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This is what I came here to post. So easy, so much function, even with rechargeable batteries.
Many much less expensive non-IoT smoke alarms now voice announce the alarm type and location.
Re:Whatever happened to IoT smoke alarms?
by sixothree on Saturday April 10, 2021 @07:47PM
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Do they come with other sensors other than smoke? I have a hard time believing google would not take the opportunity to monitor my movements.
Re:Whatever happened to IoT smoke alarms?
by Nextgrid on Saturday April 10, 2021 @09:15PM
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There is a microphone: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9250972?hl=en
They also have Carbon Monoxide sensors.