REVIEW – I am in the process of building a new network room in my basement that will contain all of the network infrastructure equipment for my quite elaborate network. There will be PDUs, multiple switches, NASs, routers, etc. Since the room is in an isolated area in my basement, I would like to be immediately aware of any fire alert, fumes, eta. Since I may not frequent the room once it is fully functional, reliable remote monitoring of the environment would be ideal. This would be better supported by a device that is hardwired to AC with a battery backup. Enter the Place – Smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.
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Price: $138.95
Where to buy: Home Depot
What is it?
The Place Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm is an advanced home safety device designed to provide reliable, multi-sensor protection and smart notifications. It combines smoke and carbon monoxide detection with Wi-Fi connectivity, push notifications, and voice alerts to keep homes safe and informed in emergencies.
What’s included?
- The Place Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm device
- Mounting plate for installation on the ceiling or wall
- Pre-installed battery pack
- Adapter plugs
- Mounting hardware (screws and anchors).
- Quick Start Guide
- User Manual
Tech specs
- Photoelectric smoke sensor
- Carbon monoxide sensor
- Low-frequency sounder (520Hz ± 10%) to improve awakening for those with hearing loss
- Built-in speaker and microphone for voice alerts and communication
- Radar-based motion sensor for movement detection
- Environmental sensors: temperature range 0 to 75°C, humidity 25 to 75%, VOC (kitchen, nursery, garage units)
- Wi-Fi connectivity for home monitoring and emergency push notifications
- Hardwired 120V power with battery backup for reliable operation
- Smart nightlight feature for nighttime visibility
- Interconnect capability with other Place alarms for whole-home alerting
Design and features
- Smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm
- Wi-Fi connectivity for home monitoring and emergency notifications
- Multi-feature home monitoring app
- Ambient temperature and humidity sensing
- Motion detection
- Low-frequency sounder (improved awakening of those with hearing loss)
- Localized voice alerts
- Smart nightlight
- Hard-wired solution
The Place Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm features a sleek, modern design with a clean white finish that should work well with any décor. On the front, there is the LED display, the test/silence button, and multiple indicator lights for status alerts. There is also a built-in speaker and a nightlight to provide illumination in dark spaces. On the back are the mounting slots and space for the wire harness since this device features hardwired installation with battery backup.
Installation
Installing and setting up the Place is simple and straightforward. I already had a 15 Amp 14/2 Romex wire available in my network room, so I just added a metal electrical box, connected to the wired plug that was included with the device, and plugged it in. Since the Place has a battery backup, the simple app setup can be done before hardwiring the device.
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App:
Performance
The Place Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm provides a nice set of safety features that also include modern smart home connectivity. Its detection capabilities are versatile and include photoelectric smoke and electrochemical carbon monoxide sensors that efficiently monitor the environment for life-threatening hazards. The alarm provides clear voice alerts that identify the type and location of the danger. The Place also incorporates ambient temperature and humidity sensors, motion detection, and a built-in nightlight.
Installation of the Place alarm is straightforward, with hardwired power supplemented by a battery backup to ensure continuous operation during outages. The device fits easily and securely with an included mounting plate. Wi-Fi connectivity allows for remote monitoring and instant push notifications to smartphones.
Since I have this in my network room, which should be unoccupied when I am not there, the motion detector is a nice feature. And I can easily glance at things with the built-in nightlight.
Overall, the Place alarm is a nice full-features smart safety device market, which ensures that I can keep an eye on this remotely, and it provides intelligent alerts. The wireless connectivity also allows the device to be continuously updated by the manufacturer to maintain industry standards and to improve the already stable and reliable performance.
App:
Here are some screenshots of the App that you use to monitor the device:
Final thoughts
The Place Smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm is the perfect solution for me to remotely monitor my network room, especially since the space is secluded and the equipment generates a lot of heat. I like it, and I love that it is hardwired, so I do not have to worry about batteries.
What I like about the Place Smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Nice features
- Hardwired option
- Nice companion app
- Easy installation
What needs to be improved?
- No complaints
Price: $138.95
Where to buy: Home Depot
Source: Place provided a free sample for this review. Place did not have a final say on the review and did not preview it before it was published.
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