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Stay safe in your Brooklyn home with these smoke detector installation guidelines

January 27, 2025
Man connecting a smoke detector on ceiling of home

Did you purchase an older property only to find that it doesn’t have enough smoke detectors or is missing them entirely? Even more recently built homes might not have enough or in the right places. If you are getting ready to integrate these essential safety elements, abide by our smoke detector installation tips for Brooklyn homes and discover why monitored fire alarms are ideal. 

Where to install your Brooklyn smoke detectors

Since achieving common use at the end of the 1970s, smoke detectors have saved a multitude of lives. In the face of the obvious benefit, some properties either don’t have enough or the ones they have aren’t functional. Wondering how important they really are? You should consider that the probability of dying in a house fire is reduced by 60 percent when you have operational fire alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA).

Follow these simple smoke detector installation recommendations when adding them to your Brooklyn home:

  • Place a smoke detector on each level of your home, including your lower level.
  • Place them in and on the outside of each bedroom (and other sleeping areas).
  • Hardwired devices should only be installed by qualified electricians.
  • For superior protection, bridge your smoke detectors so that if one is triggered, they all go off.
  • Put them on ceilings or near the top of walls but be sure to steer clear of dead air spots around the corners or near the apex of a vaulted ceiling.
  • Keep them away from kitchens and no less than 10 feet from cooktops to prevent false alarms.
  • Always follow the manufacturer’s installation guidelines.

Most smoke detectors are functional for 5 years but don’t just assume they work. Test them once a month to verify proper function. 

Why are monitored smoke detectors a preferred choice?

Why not select smoke detectors that integrate into your home’s security system for enhanced safety? Monitored fire alarms provide the following benefits:

  • You and your monitoring specialists will receive immediate notifications whenever a crisis is detected. The alert will be transmitted to your smartphone via your home security app.
  • Your smoke alarm can trigger other smart sensors. To illustrate, you can shut off your HVAC system to decrease the progression of flames and unlatch your smart locks to assist your departure.
  • Many contemporary smoke detectors utilize photoelectric sensors for better protection. They can detect elevating heat levels before the arrival of smoke.

Some models are combo units that better protect your family by sensing both fire and CO. You’ll appreciate the functionality and the benefit of having an expert monitoring team on your side. Dedicated monitoring professionals can get emergency assistance to your door more rapidly.

Take a safer approach with monitored smoke detector installation in Brooklyn from Vivint

Provide your home’s occupants the protection they need with monitored smoke detectors in Brooklyn from Vivint. You’ll enjoy 24-hour support, instant warnings, photoelectric sensing, and custom automation. Order your detectors today as part of a complete home security package. Contact us at (929) 552-2194 to learn more.