Smoke Detectors Frequently Asked Questions
Are a Smoke Alarm and a Smoke Detector The Same Thing?
No, a Smoke Detector is tied to a separate alarm system. A Smoke Alarm is a stand-alone device or group of devices. Keep reading for details on these devices.
Are a Smoke Alarm and a Smoke Detector The Same Thing?
No, a Smoke Detector is tied to a separate alarm system. A Smoke Alarm is a stand-alone device or group of devices. Keep reading for details on these devices.
How Do I Shut Off a Honeywell Smoke Alarm?
A double disarm is needed to clear a fire alarm when one occurs on a Honeywell Security System. Find out how to clear a fire alarm from a Honeywell Security System.
How Do I Reset a Smoke Detector on Alarm.com?
If you get a trouble condition for a smoke detector saying that the sensor is not reset, then you may need to clear the condition from the Alarm.com servers. Learn how to do this.
Does a Honeywell 5808W3 Work if the Alarm System is Off?
The Honeywell 5808W3 Smoke & Heat Detector can still be activated if it is not programmed to an alarm system or if its associated system is off. Learn about the Honeywell 5808W3.
Why Am I Unable to Bypass Certain Sensors or Zones?
There are certain Zone Types that cannot be bypassed on a system. These include 24-Hour Zones and Temperature Zones. Find out why you cannot bypass certain sensors.
Should I Use Fire With Verification?
Fire With Verification means that a smoke detector must be activated twice within a short time for an alarm to occur. Learn why we discourage the use of Fire With Verification.
What Does Fire With Verification Mean?
If a Fire Zone on a security system is set for Fire With Verification, the smoke detector must be triggered twice for an alarm to occur. Learn about Fire With Verification.
Which Smoke Detectors Work w/ a Honeywell VISTA-15P?
A VISTA-15P can support 2-wire and 4-wire smoke detectors. Wireless Honeywell 5800 Smokes can be used if a wireless receiver is added. Find out which smokes a 15P can support.
Smoke Detector vs. Heat Detector
A smoke detector responds to the presence of smoke. A heat detector responds to unusually high temperatures. Both indicate that there is a fire. Learn about fire-safety products.
No, a Smoke Detector is tied to a separate alarm system. A Smoke Alarm is a stand-alone device or group of devices. Keep reading for details on these devices.
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Are a Smoke Alarm and a Smoke Detector The Same Thing?
No, a Smoke Detector is tied to a separate alarm system. A Smoke Alarm is a stand-alone device or group of devices. Keep reading for details on these devices.
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How Do I Shut Off a Honeywell Smoke Alarm?
A double disarm is needed to clear a fire alarm when one occurs on a Honeywell Security System. Find out how to clear a fire alarm from a Honeywell Security System.
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How Do I Reset a Smoke Detector on Alarm.com?
If you get a trouble condition for a smoke detector saying that the sensor is not reset, then you may need to clear the condition from the Alarm.com servers. Learn how to do this.
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Does a Honeywell 5808W3 Work if the Alarm System is Off?
The Honeywell 5808W3 Smoke & Heat Detector can still be activated if it is not programmed to an alarm system or if its associated system is off. Learn about the Honeywell 5808W3.
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Why Am I Unable to Bypass Certain Sensors or Zones?
There are certain Zone Types that cannot be bypassed on a system. These include 24-Hour Zones and Temperature Zones. Find out why you cannot bypass certain sensors.
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Should I Use Fire With Verification?
Fire With Verification means that a smoke detector must be activated twice within a short time for an alarm to occur. Learn why we discourage the use of Fire With Verification.
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What Does Fire With Verification Mean?
If a Fire Zone on a security system is set for Fire With Verification, the smoke detector must be triggered twice for an alarm to occur. Learn about Fire With Verification.
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Which Smoke Detectors Work w/ a Honeywell VISTA-15P?
A VISTA-15P can support 2-wire and 4-wire smoke detectors. Wireless Honeywell 5800 Smokes can be used if a wireless receiver is added. Find out which smokes a 15P can support.
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Smoke Detector vs. Heat Detector
A smoke detector responds to the presence of smoke. A heat detector responds to unusually high temperatures. Both indicate that there is a fire. Learn about fire-safety products.
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