Ring Alarm Smoke and CO Listener
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
Makes existing alarms send phone alerts
Ring Alarm Smoke and CO Listener
Specifications
- Price
- $35
- Device type
- Smart Smoke Detector
- Ecosystems
- Alexa
- Rooms
- Hallway
- Connectivity
- Z-Wave
- Hub required
- Yes
- Rental friendly
- Yes
- Matter certified
- No
- Installation
- DIY
- Energy Star
- No
- Local control
- No
- Voice control
- Yes
About
Not a detector at all: it listens for your existing alarms and pushes a notification. The cheapest way to make dumb alarms smart if they are still in date.
Pros
- +Cheap retrofit
- +Works with existing alarms
- +Ties into Ring Alarm
Cons
- −Requires a Ring Alarm base station
- −Not a detector itself
How it compares
| Device | Price | Ecosystems | Matter | Hub required | Local control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ring Alarm Smoke and CO Listener | $35 | Alexa | No | Yes | No |
| Kidde Smart Smoke + CO Alarm (30CUAR-W) | Not listed | Alexa, Google Home | No | No | Not published |
| SimpliSafe Smoke Detector | $35 | Alexa, Google Home | No | Yes | No |
| First Alert SC5 Smart Smoke & CO Alarm | $129.99 | Google Home | No | No | Not published |
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About the author
Ethan Halfhide: Ethan Halfhide is a smart home enthusiast and AI technologist who follows the connected home market closely, from smart locks and security cameras to robot vacuums, lighting, sensors and hubs. He curates HomeGearLab's device directory, comparing products on published specs, compatibility, setup requirements and price so readers can pick gear that fits their home and works together.