5 Smart smoke alarms that can save your life

Say goodbye to relentless beeping from overcooking your dinner. These smart smoke alarms go above and beyond the call of duty to detect, inform, and warn you and your family to keep everyone safe.

• How many American homes catch fire every year? Based on the stats from the National Fire Protection Association, an estimated 374,000 U.S. homes catch fire each year.
• Where can I find more smart home security gadgets? Enhance the security of your home with these clever gadgets from our category here.
• What are some other great smart home gadgets? We have a dedicated category of smart home gadgets to protect your home.

When you think of a smoke alarm, do you imagine the annoying beeping reminder to change the batteries that only seems to go off at 3 am? You’re not alone. Traditional smoke alarms, while effective in detecting, leave us with a lot to be desired.

Enter smart smoke alarms. Armed with the latest technology, these intelligent systems have superior sensors and connect to your device so you can be as informed as possible. It’s time we all upgraded the way we keep our homes and families safe.

Onelink Safe & Sound Smart Smoke Alarm

This in-ceiling device is a two-in-one smoke and carbon monoxide alarm that also works as an entertainment system. The intelligent alarm sends alerts to your mobile devices to let you know the location and type of emergency in your home. Additionally, Safe & Sound comes with high-end speakers to offer omnidirectional audio with powerful bass and crisp audio. Did we mention it’s also Alexa-compatible?

Nest Protect

Meet the all-new Nest Protect, the smoke alarm other alarms look up to. The Nest Protect has a friendly human voice that gives you an early warning when it detects smoke. That way, you can handle burning toast before it becomes a burning toaster. And when one speaks, they all speak. So the alarm in your bedroom can tell you there’s smoke downstairs, meaning your family has a better chance to get out to safety.

ONELINK Wi-Fi Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Unlike the human senses, this intelligent device is able to detect traces of both smoke and carbon monoxide and instantly alert you so your family can leave the home safely. Connecting to your home’s Wi-Fi network, the ONELINK Wi-Fi Alarm is able to notify you immediately on your smartphone or tablet if there’s any risk. It’s also equipped with an incredible 10-year sealed battery so you won’t ever need to worry about replacing it.

SimpliSafe Compact Home Security System

Just half the size of its predecessor, SimpliSafe now comes with double the range. SimpliSafe delivers industry-leading professional monitoring that’s like you have your very own security guard. Offering smoke detection alerts, the device uses freeze and floods sensors to also inform you before it’s too late.

Onelink Smart Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Available in both battery and wired versions, this device alerts anyone at home in event of an emergency. Compatible with Alexa and HomeKit, this alarm comes with voice alerts to let you know if the alarm is triggered. Likewise, it tells you whether carbon monoxide or smoke triggered the alarm along with the location, so you can take action.

Which one of these would suit your home the best? Share with us in the comments below.