![]() There’s a circular plastic screw head which you will also need to operate to allow the full movement of the switch. But there is a third option, called Dis and yes, there is a sort of guard to supposedly protect it from being easily accessed, but it’s just a soft piece of plastic.īut there is an additional layer of protection to prevent you from accidentally pushing the switch to Dis and permanently disable the device. By default, it’s set to Off, so, to turn it on, you do need to move the switch to the On position. This switch is a bit peculiar because it can permanently disable the smoke and CO alarm. Turn the X-Sense SC06-W upside down to see the three hooks for the mounting plate, as well as a small switch. Next to the LED, there’s a circular Test/Silence button, so you can periodically test the device and to silence it in case of a false alarm.įurther down, there are three holes for the speaker which can get quite loud, reaching more than 85dB. At the top of the X-Sense SC06-W, you will also find a very narrow LED which will light up green when the device is powered on, it will flash red when the sensors are triggered and it will flash yellow if the smoke detector encounters an error (or when it was silenced). The speaker also has its dedicated area, so yes, the grille is there for design only – Nest did the same. The aforementioned grille almost completely surrounds the top side of the device, but its role seems to be purely aesthetic because I opened the case of the smoke alarm and the area where the smoke or the CO enters is on the sides. There is also no large LED, so the X-Sense SC06-W should remain fairly neutral in terms of design. And yes, X-Sense has covered the device by a white matte finish, while the grille and the written letters have a more grayish tone. Indeed, at 5.7 x 5.7 x 2.0 inches (or 14.6 x 14.6 x 5.1 cm), the smoke and CO detector will most likely stand out when mounted on the ceiling. That’s because the CO sensor needs far more room, so the SC06-W did end up being as big as the other players from the market, such as the Nest Protect or the First Alert SCO501CN-3ST. ![]() When I tested the XS01-WR and the XS01-WT, I saw that the manufacturer focused on making them very compact, and that’s not really the case with the X-Sense SC06-W. That being said, let’s put the X-Sense SC06-W to the test and see how well it performs in case it’s truly needed (fire or CO). I noticed that the manufacturer has also included a non-removable battery that should last about 10 years, the same amount as the device itself and there’s the UL 217 & UL 2034 compliance, which should not be mistaken to certification. There’s the photoelectric smoke sensor, the possibility to add up to 24 Link+ X-Sense smoke alarms and, even if not as compact as the XS01 line, the SC06-W has a somewhat minimalist design, as to blend in as much as possible with the ceiling (it’s white and it has no large bright LEDs). In any case, I have tested the XS01-WR some time ago and, besides the additional CO sensor, the concept behind the X-Sense SC06-W is very similar. This way, less things can go wrong (then again, the Nest Protect unit that I installed years ago is still going strong, so complex doesn’t always mean low quality). A CO alarm is definitely no laughing matter and it should be taken seriously.The X-Sense SC06-W is not an IoT device, so don’t expect more than just the aforementioned inter-connection, but that’s more than enough for most people that simply want this device to work as intended with as little additions as possible. The fire department has the tools to check your home if it is hazardous to your health. Of course, if it ever does go off, do not hesitate to call 911. The cold causing he low power alert to go off is plausible but if it continues you may have to replace it (see above!) Some detectors plug right into the wall but have battery backups. CO detectors don't last forever so replace it if it's old.Īnd of course, make sure you replace the batteries, or at least check them, every 6 months or so. If it was manufactured 4-5 years ago it may be time to get a new one. As firefighters we have to put on our SCBA (masks) at 70ppm (this varies by department)ĭefinitely check the back of your detector and look for the date of manufacture. Most detectors go off at the early stages of CO being a problem (10-15ppm). They're loud but not as loud as a commercial fire alarm in say a school or public building is. Some CO detectors, when set off, sounds like a BEEP-BEEP-BEEP then a pause and it continues with the series of beeps, etc. ![]() ![]() ![]() I think the answers here are spot on but I'll just add on: Volunteer firefighter here who has seen many a CO detector malfunction. ![]()
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