Customer Reviews For The First Alert Onelink Smart Smoke + CO Alarm - Hardwired (1042135)
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This item works very well just what I needed so that I get notified of an alarm at my house when I'm not home. This was an upgrade to the system I have in place without replacing every smoke head I have,
The product came with all the hardware needed for the install. Enrolling it into HomeKit was easy if you strictly follow the instructions. I ran into some trouble and had to reset and start over.
These seem to be very good units, and make a great upgrade from my old ones.
Very impressed with the Onelink, the install, setup and configuration was very quick and easy
The directions were very clear, the installation was simple, the setup and configuration was straightforward. I specifically like the ability to know which alarm was the source of the detection and the remote monitoring when I'm out of the house.
Purchased the One Link hardwired detector to compliment our Home Kit accessories. Installation was simple as we current have First Alert hardwired detectors - The quick connect harness from our previous detector fit this system. Home Kit setup took longer than installation, but I expected technology issues….Here's to hoping that the detector sits mounted to the ceiling and never needs to be active!!
Easy to install and set up!
Product is very install to install. We choose it for the sleek and minimal profile.
installation was pretty easy, hard part was navigating my step ladder into and out of the house. You can launch the OneLink Home app from within AppleHomekit to see detectors status smoke and carbon monoxide and battery status, and you can initiate alarm test from your cellphone. I haven't had a fire yet or a CO alert when not home or even if I was home, but presume those notifications will be delivered to my iPhone. Now if they would only make a OneLink explosive gas detector for natural gas, LP leaks...
All the parts I needed to hard-wire this unit to my house were in the box. After install using the app to set up WiFi and alerts was just as simple. Setup was easy.
This was a warranty replacement for a dead on arrival battery. Upon installation the original unit started complaining that the battery was low. A quick call to customer service got this unit. Out of eight units this was the only one with an immediate problem.
This was a follow on purchase to a pair of Onelink smoke & CO alarms. The first pair have been working well for a month so I bought more. Setup was still a bit troubled, but resetting a couple of times got me through it again.
Despite some confusion, probably stemming from the VPN configuration on my iPhone, the setup of two hardwired alarms was straightforward.
I love that Onelink works with HomeKit, Apple's smart home platform. I've been able to set up many automations thus far. Setup was somewhat easy. It took several tries to get it to pair. I would also like the nightlight feature to include a motion sensor. So it turns on when you walk by and then turns off when you walk past it.
Easy installation and online management.
The product is great, but can be a little confusing setting up. I would still recommend this product.
It worked as advertised, was easy to install and easy to add to Apple Homekit. It is interconnected with 5 BRK # 9120LBLs
I didn't have much of a problem with installation. I didn't get it to connect to wifi the first time, but that may have been my fault.
I replaced my 3 existing hardwired smoke detectors since they were 14 years old with these. Thanks to the short adapter cables provided with the units, it was an easy plug-n-play install that took just a few minutes. I recommend wearing ear protection for initial setup and testing. I also waited until my wife had taken the kids for a walk. All 3 units worked as smoke/CO detectors when first powered up. One unit failed to connect to HomeKit on the first try, but after resetting the alarm 5 presses of the button it connected on the second try. I like the way the all the alarms announce the issue smoke/CO and its location. I also like the adjustable brightness of the nightlight, eliminating the need to install a nightlight in a dark hallway. In the Home app you'll see each unit as two sensors one smoke, one CO in whatever room you assigned each. I may decide to move them into their own HomeKit room to reduce the clutter of some of my fuller room displays. Note, the alarm location announcement is chosen independently of the assigned HomeKit room.
Very easy to install and works great.. Love the nightlight and Home kit functionality..
Product FAQs
You will be able to use the alarm functions and bluetooth streaming from a device - Alexa functionality and receiving push notifications require a Wi-Fi connection.
- Switch off the circuit breaker for the area where you'll be installing the Smart Smoke + CO Alarm.
- Install the new mounting bracket.
- Use the included easy adapter to plug your alarm into your home's AC power.
- Hold the alarm firmly against the mounting bracket.
- Twist the alarm clockwise until it can't be turned further. You will hear a single loud chirp when mounting is successful. This means the backup battery has been activated.
- Switch your circuit breaker back on.
- Check the alarm. It will pulse blue when it's activated and ready to pair with your mobile device.
The LED lights on the Onelink alarm not only provide a nice glow to light up your route, but they also indicate that the alarm is receiving AC power. You can adjust the brightness level of the nightlight through the Onelink app. When you disable the nighlight two LEDs will glow green on the Onelink alarm letting you know that you have AC power. If the LED is turned off, it indicates your alarm is running off of battery backup.
The color red has been reserved for smoke and carbon monoxide emergencies as well as Alexa privacy mode.
The Onelink Safe & Sound will interconnect with most hardwired smoke and CO alarms. This includes all BRK and First Alert alarms and most Kidde, Fyrnetics, Lifesaver and Firex alarms.
You need to be within 15 feet.
Included with the Onelink Safe & Sound are easy adaptor plugs, so you do not have to rewire to install your alarm.
Alexa voice services are not supported, so you can't talk to Alexa with this unit. However, if you have an Echo or similar Alexa-enabled device, you can use Onelink Alexa skills to check in on your detector. The nightlight on the hardwired alarm can also be controlled with Alexa.
The Onelink Safe & Sound is meant to be a DIY installation. To install, simply remove your current alarm and bracket and install the Onelink Safe & Sound. The app will guide you through the process. Included with the Onelink Safe & Sound are easy adaptor plugs, so you do not have to rewire to install your alarm.
Sometimes, alarms may beep or "chirp" to let you know that something isn't right. A chirp is quieter and more intermittent than a regular alarm. Chirping is typically caused by improper mounting, a low battery, or alarm end-of-life.
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