Customer Reviews For The First Alert Child Awakening Combo Smoke & CO Alarm, SCO7CN-C
Tested this on my kids and it worked great! My daughter went to bed early tonight and I tested it out and she woke right up! Two thumbs up from this momma.
I like it so far. It is a little loud, but I guess thats necessary when in danger.
Instructions easy to follow to install alarm. New model is smaller and less obtrusive but talking alarm louder and easily heard by my elderly parents. Thanks
It is exactly what I ordered and it talks, which makes it even better, and the price was fair.
The system is very good looking and we hung it over our kitchen door. Customer service was very helpful in showing us how to disable a feature.
Programming did not work as outlined in the instructions.
Response:Please give us a ring and we will connect you with someone that can diagnose your problem or swap out the unit if need be. Thank you.
My First Alert Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm was easy to setup and install.
Good as advertised. Spoken directions state push and hold This is misleading. a momentary push of the button after hearing the location is sufficient time.
Works well, as advertised. Program button statements misleading. No need to hold button for any length of time after the command. Have 7 units and otherwise pleased.
This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm is a very convenient way to help keep us safe. I do appreciate your fine products.
Was easy to install and has a very unique voice alarm.we installed it in our motor coach and this alarm was the best solution no
works great so far, like the remote test feature.
Was easy to install and has a very unique voice alarm. I got these because my son is a very heavy sleeper and is on the other side of the house. After reading an article on childrens sleeping habits, we decided this alarm was the best solution.
Other reasons include: It could be a different device or appliance such as a security system, monitor, carbon monoxide alarm, or other device which has a similar low battery or alert signal. Some of the same factors that cause unwanted alarms can cause intermittent alarms: dust and insects in the alarm or power interruptions in hardwired alarms. Improper wiring on AC or AC/DC smoke alarms. AC alarms will chirp every 5 seconds if the interconnect wire is grounded. The orange interconnect wire should NEVER be grounded; it should only be used to interconnect other smoke alarms or compatible devices.
- You may not be holding the test button down long enough. Try holding it down for up to 10 seconds (20 seconds on photoelectric models) .
- Your battery may not be installed properly or snapped all the way in place. Even if the alarm sounded briefly when the battery touched the terminals, you still need to make sure it is snapped securely in place. If the battery is loose, in cannot power the smoke alarm properly. After installing new batteries, be sure to test your smoke detector.
- Your AC power may not be on. AC and AC/DC units will have a power indicator light (red or green) that shines continuously when they are receiving electrical power.
- If you have a 10-Year model, the smoke alarm may not have been properly activated. If the tab broke away before the alarm was activated, you can use a toothpick to move the switch over to test the alarm.
- There may be insufficient battery power, try new batteries.
- Problems with voltage or insufficient electrical power (brown out) may cause a continuous weak sounding alarm. For AC or AC/DC models, temporarily disconnect power at the service panel until the brown out is over. If you do not restore the AC power, your smoke alarms cannot warn you of a fire.
- Incompatible warning device. If an incompatible alarm or auxiliary device is linked into a series of AC or AC/DC smoke alarms it may cause the system inadvertently go off.
- It is possible that your smoke alarm "silence" button was pushed by mistake. The alarm will now "chirp" once a minute for up to 15 minutes before resetting.
- Are you sure it's the smoke alarm? Funny to ask, but other devices have similar low battery chirps or warning tones.
- Your "new" batteries may not be fresh. If batteries are stored, especially in cold areas like refrigerators, they lose their charge more quickly. Always check the freshness date on the package when buying new batteries. Keep plenty of replacement batteries on hand so that you are sure to always be protected by your smoke alarms.
If it's time to replace your alarms, consider the NEW 10-Year Life series and never have to worry about a battery replacement for the life of the alarm.10-Year alarms are available in smoke, carbon monoxide and combination alarms.
Here are a few situations that may cause a carbon monoxide alarm "false alarm:"
- The carbon monoxide alarm needs to be relocated. Carbon monoxide alarms should be located 15-20 feet away from all fossil fuel burning sources like furnaces and stoves. Alarms should be located 10 feet away from sources of humidity like showers.
- Fossil fuel burning appliances may not be burning fuel completely. Check pilot lights/flames for blue color. Appearance of yellow or orange flames indicates incomplete combustion-a source of carbon monoxide.
Child Awakening Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Voice Location
Studies show voice alarms are more effective at waking sleeping children than the standard beeping alarms.The Child Awakening Combination Talking Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector not only tells you what part of the home is in danger, but whether the danger is smoke or carbon monoxide. Children may have higher energy levels within sleep, making all stages of a child's sleep deeper and harder to disturb than adults, so a voice alarm that provides relevance can be more effective.
The SC07CN-C is unique because it features two alarm systems that work independently to detect both evidence of fire and carbon monoxide (CO). It's easy to program with 11 pre-programmed home locations. This alarm is powered by two 'AA' batteries (which are included) and easy to replace without removing the alarm from the ceiling to change a battery. The SCO7CN-C uses an electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor-the most accurate CO sensor available. It also uses photoelectric sensing technology, which provides optimal protection from smoldering fires and reduces false alarms like those caused by cooking smoke and shower steam. The SC07CN-C even stores CO readings and verbally communicates the highest level of CO detected, so you can easily discern patterns that indicate it's time to check your appliances or other combustible items for CO leaks. There is a mute button to silence any nuisance alarms that may occur and the single button tests all alarm functions. Smoke alarms like the SC07CN-C are the easiest, most cost-effective way to keep your family safe from fire. The more smoke alarms you have installed in your home, the more your safety increases.
The First Alert SC07CN-C Child Awakening Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Voice Location comes with a 7-year limited warranty. First Alert is America's most trusted brand in home safety. Our mission is helping protect the lives, well being and the valuables of our customers.
* California Residents - Please Note This Alarm is Not Compliant with California State 10 Year Sealed Battery Alarm Legislation Requirements.