If you have any gas-powered appliance or a wood stove, then a carbon monoxide alarm such as the X-Sense XC04-WX is pretty much mandatory. And it’s not just a manner of speaking, both smoke and CO detectors have started to be mandatory in lots of states (even outside US) and it makes sense considering that … Read more
The X-Sense XS03-WX is the WiFi version of the XS03, so should you expect the same experience with the addition of the app control? Not really, because even though these two devices look the same, there are some fundamental differences. The most important one is the battery. While the XS03 used a non-removable battery that … Read more
The X-Sense SC01 is a fairly no-frills smoke and CO detector sporting both a photoelectric and an electrochemical sensor to be able to sense rising smoke levels, as well as if there is a spike in the CO concentration in your home. The manufacturer calls it a Dual-Sensor and it’s not wrong, it’s just that … Read more
I know it’s not easy to choose the best smoke detector for your home due to the huge amount of models available on the market and the shift towards the IoT has raised even more skepticism over which device can ensure the safety of your home. Furthermore, ever since the ionization sensors have been deemed … Read more
The X-Sense SC06-W is a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm (or detector) that was designed to not only quickly let you know that there’s fire and/or rising levels of CO in your house, but to also inter-connect with other wireless X-Sense from the Link+ line. The X-Sense SC06-W is not an IoT device, so don’t … Read more
The X-Sense Home Security kit is a very budget-friendly security system suitable for smaller apartments, where you usually don’t have more than 4 windows and where the WiFi connection can easily reach all corners of your home. And that’s because there is a nicely designed base station (with a built-in battery to protect you from … Read more
The X-Sense XS01-WT can be considered the successor to the XS01-WR that I tested last year and, while at first glance, these two device seem identical, the new smoke detector has received a few upgrades to make it a far more worthy purchase. The XS01-WR was all about being an unobtrusive small puck that you … Read more
The X-Sense XS01-WR is a very compact smoke detector designed to be as unobtrusive as possible while ensuring that, in case of a fire, it quickly triggers the alarm, thus allowing enough time for you and your family to get away from harm. I know that First Alert and Kidde are well known names in … Read more