Built with two LEDs, two photodiodes, and an analog front end (AFE), the ADPD188BI integrated optical module from Analog Devices reduces smoke-detector false alarms.The photometric front end provides ...

Every smart smoke alarm I’ve tested has one potentially fatal flaw, trading fewer nuisance alarms for a risky sensor strategy ...

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Nortek Security & Control has released the 2GIG® Smoke Detector Sensor (Model Number: 2GIG-SDS1-345) available to dealers and installers looking to provide their customers with a smarter layer of ...

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Adding smarts to smoke detection can feel like walking a treacherous path. Old-fashioned smoke detectors have served as a fine warning system for a long time. Yes, between false alarms and low-battery ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ...

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Detect the presence of smoke and analyze the level of carbon monoxide present in a room in a single operation. This is what X-Sense offers with the combined detector SC07-W. Simple to use, it provides ...

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