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The cameras 118 may be
used to determine occupancy of the structure 150 and/or particular rooms 152 in the structure 150, and thus may act as occupancy sensors. For example, video captured by the cameras 118 may be processed to identify the presence of an occupant in the structure 150 e. g. , in a particular room 152. Specific individuals may be identified based, for example, on their appearance e. g.
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Also helpful is that the light will briefly turn on at night if it senses motion, to help you see your way in the dark. Installation and SetupTo install the Nest Protect, you first screw a base plate into the ceiling, and then attach the main body of the smoke detector onto the base plate. Then, you connect to it using the Nest app on your
smartphone Android and iOS, specifying, among other things, in which room the Nest Protect is located. It's a fairly simple process that took me about 5 10 minutes. MORE: Top Rated Wireless Home Security CamerasLike most smoke detectors, you can purchase the Nest Protect as either a battery powered model, or one that’s hard wired. App and PerformanceThe Nest Protect uses a split spectrum sensor that Nest says is good at detecting both slow
smouldering fires as well as fast burning ones. It's a photoelectric sensor, which is generally better at sensing smouldering fires ionization sensors are faster at quick burning fires, but are more prone to nuisance alarms, but Nest's sensor has a second wavelength that's better for picking up flaming fires. In addition, the Nest Protect has sensors for carbon monoxide, heat, humidity and occupancy. In our lab, we tested the Nest Protect as with all smoke detectors by spraying an aerosol smoke detector tester spray from 5, 10 and 15 feet away, and timing how long it took each alarm to go off. At the 5 and 10 foot mark, the Nest Protect sounded after 18 seconds. At 15 feet, the alarm activated after 28 seconds.
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Among combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, the First Alert SCO501CN 3ST Est. $50 looks like a top choice. Like the First Alert SA511CN2 3ST discussed in the section on photoelectric smoke alarms, the SCO501CN 3ST uses radio technology to set up a wireless network with other First Alert interconnectable alarms smoke, CO or combination without the complications that a
hardwired interconnected alarm system would entail, though you might need to experiment a little with alarm location to make sure that each unit is within range of at least one other interconnected alarm. Reviews of the First Alert SCO501CN 3ST are mostly strong. It receives a recommendation from Consumer Reports for its performance as a CO detector, but only a middling rating as a smoke detector as it only has photoelectric sensors for that function once again, Consumer Reports only recommends smoke detectors with both types of sensors, though not all experts agree that those types of alarms are the best option. Still, the SC501CN's performance earns the highest possible grade both
when it comes to smoldering fires, and as a CO detector. It receives top ratings across the board for detecting high concentrations of CO, low concentrations of CO and the quality of its alerts. The Kidde KN COSM BA Est. $35 is also worth considering. This combination smoke and CO alarm has been around for a number of years, and was previously known as the Kidde KN COSM B. It has two key differences compared to the SCO501CN 3ST: It is a stand alone detector that does not communicate with other alarms and the smoke detector uses ionization, not photoelectric technology.