Hi! Thanks for this! Awesome video. It looks like this one is not hard-wired? Additionally, what happens if the electric goes out and the WIFI goes down? We live rural so it's important to know if they will work - at least independently of the WIFI. Thanks much!
I’m not very technical but this product seems easy to install and understand. The 10 year battery is a plus and I like that it shows a source alarm. Seems like a fair price to me.
George, can you review the Owl Home Smoke detector? It’s HomeKit centric. Shane Whatley reviewed it four months ago. He concluded it wasn’t ready for prime time. I’m hoping the manufacturer updated the firmware/software expecting that it now performs as advertised. I know it’s pricey, but its specs tout a lot of features.
Hi, can you please help. I bought a XS03-WX model 2nd hand WiFi smoke alarm from eBay. I successfully connected with X-Sense home security app. Problem is its giving alarm randomly in 10 to 30 minutes but there is no smoke. Can you tell me why it's randomly giving out alarm without any smoke. Anyway to fix it?
Thank you for the review. How about testing the X-SENSE XP-02-WR (can connect up to 18 in a network), and it tells you by voice, which unit/room is going off. Looks like a less expensive option than the -07. Doesn't have the digital display, but has voice alert, location alert, and less $. Please test, and let me know what you think. Comes in 1pk, 3pk, and 6-pk. Wonder about the sensitivity vs the other X-Sense models??
I really appreciate the suggestion, but I have tested that model and decided there wasn’t enough of a difference to do another video. It’s another great option though.
For the price and it not much more than typical smoke alarm, seems like a great value. Another thought….what if there’s an issue with power. Being that these are only battery they should work the very end.
I think that’s what the Google one does. I actually didn’t want to have a “smart alarm” bc I feel like there are too many fail points when you add “smart” capabilities to things. But from everything I see about the Google one seems to be the better bet for that. Although, I’m sure the car is gonna set that co alarm off pretty friggin often. Maybe there’s an alternative or something, dunno. But seems to be the best bet from what I’ve seen so far. Still searching myself. Garage and inside my house.
George, I am currently using two wifi connected First Alert Smoke/Co2 detectors. These devices are connected directly to my SmartThings hub. This allows for automations like when smoke is detected, turn lights orange, when Co2 is detected then turn lights yellow. It also will send notifications in the form of push, audible, and SMS text messages to those chosen.
@@GeorgeLangabeer I'm not. But I've been reading a lot of reviews from quite some time (trying to choose one lol) and the Nest always had good scores... is the wired version usable with 220v? Thanks!
Hi! Thanks for this! Awesome video. It looks like this one is not hard-wired? Additionally, what happens if the electric goes out and the WIFI goes down? We live rural so it's important to know if they will work - at least independently of the WIFI. Thanks much!
Hello! This smoke detector is battery operated & it will still work with no WiFi or power. You just won’t have the smart features.
@@GeorgeLangabeer Thanks!
Finally a simple affordable smart smoke alarm. I'm sold! 👏👏👏
lol. Yes!
I’m not very technical but this product seems easy to install and understand. The 10 year battery is a plus and I like that it shows a source alarm. Seems like a fair price to me.
George, can you review the Owl Home Smoke detector? It’s HomeKit centric.
Shane Whatley reviewed it four months ago. He concluded it wasn’t ready for prime time.
I’m hoping the manufacturer updated the firmware/software expecting that it now performs as advertised. I know it’s pricey, but its specs tout a lot of features.
I’ve tried it & I agree with Shane. I didn’t even find it worthy of a video.
Hello, can alarm be disabled from far away, lets say from other city, by using the app? Thank you
Yes it can.
Hi, can you please help. I bought a XS03-WX model 2nd hand WiFi smoke alarm from eBay.
I successfully connected with X-Sense home security app.
Problem is its giving alarm randomly in 10 to 30 minutes but there is no smoke.
Can you tell me why it's randomly giving out alarm without any smoke. Anyway to fix it?
Great video I heve not heard of this company thanks and there alot of people that still not into smart homes and this perfect they use have a phone
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
As an Apple fans , I haven’t seen your Vision Pro review yet.
You should give me a follow on Instagram @georgelangabeer. I now have two videos explaining why that won’t happen.
Great job George. Nice product simple and priced right
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Yeah, for the price you can’t go wrong.
Thanks for sharing you thoughts and observations👍
You’re welcome & thanks for watching!
What's your opinion on the sc07-w vs the sc07-wx?
Thank you for the review. How about testing the X-SENSE XP-02-WR (can connect up to 18 in a network), and it tells you by voice, which unit/room is going off. Looks like a less expensive option than the -07. Doesn't have the digital display, but has voice alert, location alert, and less $. Please test, and let me know what you think. Comes in 1pk, 3pk, and 6-pk. Wonder about the sensitivity vs the other X-Sense models??
I really appreciate the suggestion, but I have tested that model and decided there wasn’t enough of a difference to do another video. It’s another great option though.
For the price and it not much more than typical smoke alarm, seems like a great value. Another thought….what if there’s an issue with power. Being that these are only battery they should work the very end.
Definitely a great value & the 10 year battery (& knowing the battery status) is definitely a plus.
I need a Smoke and Heat detector for my garage. Hopefully, they mate these two capabilities into one device.
I think that’s what the Google one does. I actually didn’t want to have a “smart alarm” bc I feel like there are too many fail points when you add “smart” capabilities to things. But from everything I see about the Google one seems to be the better bet for that. Although, I’m sure the car is gonna set that co alarm off pretty friggin often. Maybe there’s an alternative or something, dunno. But seems to be the best bet from what I’ve seen so far. Still searching myself. Garage and inside my house.
First alert had one that connected to ring I used it
George,
I am currently using two wifi connected First Alert Smoke/Co2 detectors. These devices are connected directly to my SmartThings hub. This allows for automations like when smoke is detected, turn lights orange, when Co2 is detected then turn lights yellow. It also will send notifications in the form of push, audible, and SMS text messages to those chosen.
Nice! Yeah, First Alert also has some great options. Another one of the handful of companies that support this category.
Oh this is good to know. I too have a SmartThings hub and I am looking for a good smoke detector to alert me via smart home
Nice! Compared to the Nest Protector 2, which one would you choose? Thanks!
Both are a great choice, but it depends. If you’re already in the Nest ecosystem, I’d go Nest. If not, I’d go with this one.
@@GeorgeLangabeer I'm not. But I've been reading a lot of reviews from quite some time (trying to choose one lol) and the Nest always had good scores... is the wired version usable with 220v? Thanks!
I like the voice location of the onelink. Rather hear where it is than a color code. Imo
You’ve had good experiences with OneLink? I’ve always had issues with their stuff.
@GeorgeLangabeer lol, never said it was good, I just like that option. 😁
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Can it be added to HomeKit?
As I said in the video…no. But also like I said in the video, you can use it in conjunction with a HomePod & then it’s basically in HomeKit.
Idc what ur talking about this time just wanted to spend some time with my man.. wassup brother!
lol. Nice. Love it. Wassup!!
SSDL (Same SHI.. Day Later) good to see you're doing well.