Where to place smoke detectors?
Smoke and heat rise.
it is crucial to install smoke detectors high on walls or ceilings.
Proper placement for smoke alarms
The placement of smoke detectors is critical to ensuring safety. The main recommendations for installing smoke detectors in a room are as follows:
Ceiling is the best place: Smoke detectors should be placed on the ceiling because smoke rises.
Distance from walls: The sensor should be placed at least 30 cm (12 inches) away from walls or any corners.
Central location: It is recommended to place the sensor closer to the center of the room, where there is best access to the smoke.
If wall mounting is unavoidable, the sensor should be located 10–30 cm (4-12 inches) from the ceiling.
When installing the detector on a sloped, peaked or cathedral ceiling, it should be positioned 10 cm to 1 m (4–36 inches) from the peak.
Do not install the sensor near heaters, air conditioners, or vents, as air flow may affect the sensor's operation.
Placement recommendations for the smoke alarms
Minimum configuration
| Stairs between floors | |
| Hall on each floor | |
| Basement | |
| Attic |
Optimal configuration
| Bedrooms | |
| Living room | |
| Children's room | |
| Storage room |
Placement in large rooms
In large rooms or areas over 60 m² (645 sq feet), multiple sensors should be used.
The distance between sensors should not exceed 10 meters (32 feet) in the horizontal direction.
Useful functions of detectors
Interconnect is a smoke detector feature that allows multiple devices to communicate and work as a single system. If smoke is detected by one of the sensors, the signal is transmitted to the others, which also warn of the danger with a sound and light signal (Wireless Interconnected Smoke Detectors).
Smoke detectors with a built-in battery that lasts up to 10 years are ready to use straight out of the box, require no battery monitoring or replacement, and provide continuous operation throughout their entire lifespan without maintenance, significantly saving time and effort (Smoke detectors with a built-in 10-year battery).
Additional features when used with a smart home
Integration of smoke detectors with a smart home will allow to receive notifications on a centralized monitoring system or a smartphone in the event of an alarm.
Automatic shut-off of electricity or gas in the event of fire detection enhances safety and minimizes potential damage (In combination with Lighting Pro Controller).