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We found this unit easy to set up and connect to Wi Fi. First Alert has also created a standalone mobile app for this smoke detector that lets you test, control and monitor the battery. Unfortunately, it's not available for this product on Android devices, so you need an iPhone or iPad to use the app. Aside from HomeKit, this product doesn't work with any other smart home systems. In our detection tests, the First Alert Onelink AC10 500 did well but wasn't able to match the Nest Protect in effectiveness. Read the full reviewAsante$133. 71 View at The Home Depot$141. 99View at Newegg$149. 95View at Dell?Comes in a two packShort warrantyThe Asante Smoke Detector kit comes with two smoke detectors, making it one of the more affordable smart smoke detectors available. However, its lackluster performance in our detection tests and lack of carbon monoxide detection keep it from being the best. Installing this device was frustrating and took over an hour, longer than reasonable for a smart home device, but in the end, you have a functional and convenient system – especially if you buy other smart home devices made by Asante.

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01.14.2007 | 34 Comments

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01.14.2007 | 16 Comments

21 to Nov. 28, you can save $20 on the Nest Protect and other Nest products through the Google Store. It's important to have at least one, if not more, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home or apartment. However, if they go off while you're not there, how will you know if something's amiss?Smart smoke detectors, such as the Nest Protect, will send you an alert to your smartphone in the event of an emergency. But there are other reasons why this $100 device is our top pick. DesignNest's smoke detector is a bit larger than your standard model, measuring 5.