- Discover the best HomeKit-enabled smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on the market
- Find out what features each option has to offer
- Learn more about the HomePod mini as a warning system
Protecting your home is important, and a smart smoke and carbon monoxide detector can help give homeowners peace of mind even when they’re away. Here are the best options that incorporate Apple’s HomeKit.
When it comes to HomeKit-enabled smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, there aren’t many to choose from. However, the existing ones are packed with features that make them a worthwhile addition to the home. Here’s a quick overview of some of the best HomeKit-enabled smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on the market right now.
The first option is the Owl Wired from Owl Home, Inc. It comes in white or black and monitors smoke and carbon monoxide levels, temperature, humidity, sound levels, and motion. It supports 802.11n, 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2. The Owl Wired meets UL-268 and ULC-531 standards and is currently on sale for $169.00 at Owl Home. It supports Apple’s HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and the IFTTT software platform. It also features six multi-color LEDs and an 89 decibel buzzer that can reach up to 3 meters away.
Next up is First Alert’s more expensive option, the Safe & Sound. It is a hardwired photoelectric smoke and electrochemical carbon monoxide detector with an omnidirectional speaker. The combo detector comes in white, and First Alert makes it easy to track battery levels thanks to their app. The Safe & Sound supports HomeKit and is available from Amazon for $199.99.
First Alert also offers a less expensive option, the OneLink smoke and carbon monoxide detector. It comes in a battery-powered or hardwired variant, both available only in white. It still includes photoelectric smoke and electrochemical carbon monoxide detectors but lacks the omnidirectional speaker. The OneLink smoke and carbon monoxide detector will connect with other hardwired safety devices and send notifications to the supported app. The hardwired detector is available from Amazon for $129.98, and the battery-powered option sells for $115.87.
The Smart Home Detector II from Bosch is strictly a smoke detector, and it’s available only in Europe. It is available in white and works as part of the whole-home Bosch smart system. It can show an escape route if a fire is detected, blare the alarm through the whole house, and activate other smart devices set up by the user. It also measures ambient air quality in the home and can measure temperature, air humidity, and air quality trends. It’s available from Amazon UK for 58.99 pounds.
The Twinguard from Bosch shares the same feature set as the Smoke Detector II, but it also measures ambient air quality in the home. The user can set optimal ranges within the app, and the detector will keep tabs on those measurements. This device can also measure temperature, air humidity, and air quality trends for up to three months. It’s available from Amazon UK for 109.49 pounds.
Finally, Apple’s HomePod mini is not a smoke or carbon monoxide detector, but it can listen for audio cues issued by smoke or carbon monoxide detectors and relay that information to the iPad. It cannot replace a smoke or carbon monoxide detector but can serve as another notification layer.
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