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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 ...

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 ...

Photoelectric: Photoelectric sensors form a beam of light inside the detector. When this beam is interrupted by smoke from a smoldering fire, the alarm sounds.

What to know before you buy a smoke detector Sensor type Smoke detectors are designed to alert for even the slightest trace of smoke. They do this with one of three types of sensors.

Photoelectric: Photoelectric sensors form a beam of light inside the detector. When this beam is interrupted by smoke from a smoldering fire, the alarm sounds.

Choosing the best smoke detectors for fire protection is key to ensuring they are in top shape if a disaster occurs.

Choosing the best smoke detectors for fire protection is key to ensuring they are in top shape if a disaster occurs.

St. Charles, IL (February 19, 2015) – System Sensor’s Aspirating Smoke Detection Application Guide is available for download. It covers detailed application guidelines, codes/standards, and ...

Best smoke detectors of 2025 Kidde Smart Smoke Detector Throughout our testing we found Kidde smoke detectors to perform especially well when it comes to fast smoke detection.