I’m not very technical but this product seems easy to install and understand. The 10 year battery is a plus and I like that it shows a source alarm. Seems like a fair price to me.
George, I am currently using two wifi connected First Alert Smoke/Co2 detectors. These devices are connected directly to my SmartThings hub. This allows for automations like when smoke is detected, turn lights orange, when Co2 is detected then turn lights yellow. It also will send notifications in the form of push, audible, and SMS text messages to those chosen.
i live full time in a camper with 2 dogs. i work all day 6am to 330-4 pm. my dogs are home all day alone. they just chill and sleep and occasionally play but usually just sleep. I have an exterior camera and an interior camera that i check frequently, and since im on solar for power i have an app i can check for battery status and level, charge power from PV, etc.. and i get push notifications for power issues and movement on the cameras. But i am constantly paranoid about co2 and fire. with my dogs being home alone and with me sometimes not able to check the cameras for hours, i need something that will push notifications to my phone immediately if theres a problem so i can rush home and get my dogs out of the camper. idc about the camper itself or anything in it. I can buy new "stuff", but the lives of my borkers are priceless and irreplaceable. i really hope this x-sense stuff is as good as it looks.
A very good video, I just installed 3 of these in my house but having difficultly adding the smoke detectors to the app. I press the button to get the blue flashing but it keeps doing a test. I know I’m doing something wrong 🤦🏾♂️
For the price and it not much more than typical smoke alarm, seems like a great value. Another thought….what if there’s an issue with power. Being that these are only battery they should work the very end.
Hi! Thanks for this! Awesome video. It looks like this one is not hard-wired? Additionally, what happens if the electric goes out and the WIFI goes down? We live rural so it's important to know if they will work - at least independently of the WIFI. Thanks much!
George, can you review the Owl Home Smoke detector? It’s HomeKit centric. Shane Whatley reviewed it four months ago. He concluded it wasn’t ready for prime time. I’m hoping the manufacturer updated the firmware/software expecting that it now performs as advertised. I know it’s pricey, but its specs tout a lot of features.
Thank you for the review. How about testing the X-SENSE XP-02-WR (can connect up to 18 in a network), and it tells you by voice, which unit/room is going off. Looks like a less expensive option than the -07. Doesn't have the digital display, but has voice alert, location alert, and less $. Please test, and let me know what you think. Comes in 1pk, 3pk, and 6-pk. Wonder about the sensitivity vs the other X-Sense models??
I really appreciate the suggestion, but I have tested that model and decided there wasn’t enough of a difference to do another video. It’s another great option though.
@@GeorgeLangabeer I'm not. But I've been reading a lot of reviews from quite some time (trying to choose one lol) and the Nest always had good scores... is the wired version usable with 220v? Thanks!
@@GeorgeLangabeer Carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and will also tend to rise because the gas is coming from the stove. I agree - mount it on the ceiling.
I think that’s what the Google one does. I actually didn’t want to have a “smart alarm” bc I feel like there are too many fail points when you add “smart” capabilities to things. But from everything I see about the Google one seems to be the better bet for that. Although, I’m sure the car is gonna set that co alarm off pretty friggin often. Maybe there’s an alternative or something, dunno. But seems to be the best bet from what I’ve seen so far. Still searching myself. Garage and inside my house.
Needing to replace my outdated/expired smoke detector and doing my research. I d/l the app to see if I could tell what controlling options were available. You didn't cover if you could silence the alarm via the app. I also think you should have covered that the X-sense app insists on you having an account, i.e. X-sense having an email to send you junk, before you can add the device.
Yes, you can silence the alarm via the app. Any smart device that you can control remotely is going to require setting up an account. If you’re not a fan of that, you’re going to have tough luck using any “smart” device.
Hi, can you please help. I bought a XS03-WX model 2nd hand WiFi smoke alarm from eBay. I successfully connected with X-Sense home security app. Problem is its giving alarm randomly in 10 to 30 minutes but there is no smoke. Can you tell me why it's randomly giving out alarm without any smoke. Anyway to fix it?
@@GeorgeLangabeer Thanks, I installed XSOB-MR31 ( Smoke Only) and Base Station system today. The only issue I faced was that this SD model was not listed in their app. I was trying to add it in the app using some other SD model and after a couple of failed attempts, the app detected the SD model and through a special note, I could add. Other than this hiccup, it was a pretty straightforward install. Thanks for your earlier input.
I know this video is almost a year but they do sell canned CO and if you or someone in your household is a smoker, cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide.
Finally a simple affordable smart smoke alarm. I'm sold! 👏👏👏
lol. Yes!
I’m not very technical but this product seems easy to install and understand. The 10 year battery is a plus and I like that it shows a source alarm. Seems like a fair price to me.
George,
I am currently using two wifi connected First Alert Smoke/Co2 detectors. These devices are connected directly to my SmartThings hub. This allows for automations like when smoke is detected, turn lights orange, when Co2 is detected then turn lights yellow. It also will send notifications in the form of push, audible, and SMS text messages to those chosen.
Nice! Yeah, First Alert also has some great options. Another one of the handful of companies that support this category.
Oh this is good to know. I too have a SmartThings hub and I am looking for a good smoke detector to alert me via smart home
i live full time in a camper with 2 dogs. i work all day 6am to 330-4 pm. my dogs are home all day alone. they just chill and sleep and occasionally play but usually just sleep. I have an exterior camera and an interior camera that i check frequently, and since im on solar for power i have an app i can check for battery status and level, charge power from PV, etc.. and i get push notifications for power issues and movement on the cameras. But i am constantly paranoid about co2 and fire. with my dogs being home alone and with me sometimes not able to check the cameras for hours, i need something that will push notifications to my phone immediately if theres a problem so i can rush home and get my dogs out of the camper. idc about the camper itself or anything in it. I can buy new "stuff", but the lives of my borkers are priceless and irreplaceable. i really hope this x-sense stuff is as good as it looks.
Great job George. Nice product simple and priced right
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Yeah, for the price you can’t go wrong.
Thanks for sharing you thoughts and observations👍
You’re welcome & thanks for watching!
Thanks for video. Wish you would have showed the alert coming in (WITH AUDIO) over your phone.
Great video I heve not heard of this company thanks and there alot of people that still not into smart homes and this perfect they use have a phone
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
A very good video, I just installed 3 of these in my house but having difficultly adding the smoke detectors to the app. I press the button to get the blue flashing but it keeps doing a test. I know I’m doing something wrong 🤦🏾♂️
Yeah same
For the price and it not much more than typical smoke alarm, seems like a great value. Another thought….what if there’s an issue with power. Being that these are only battery they should work the very end.
Definitely a great value & the 10 year battery (& knowing the battery status) is definitely a plus.
What's your opinion on the sc07-w vs the sc07-wx?
Hi! Thanks for this! Awesome video. It looks like this one is not hard-wired? Additionally, what happens if the electric goes out and the WIFI goes down? We live rural so it's important to know if they will work - at least independently of the WIFI. Thanks much!
Hello! This smoke detector is battery operated & it will still work with no WiFi or power. You just won’t have the smart features.
@@GeorgeLangabeer Thanks!
I have read a ton of reviews where people said they couldn't get it to turn off and other issues.
I can only tell you what I experienced (I have since moved) and in the several months I used this, I had ZERO issues.
Hello, can alarm be disabled from far away, lets say from other city, by using the app? Thank you
Yes it can.
George, can you review the Owl Home Smoke detector? It’s HomeKit centric.
Shane Whatley reviewed it four months ago. He concluded it wasn’t ready for prime time.
I’m hoping the manufacturer updated the firmware/software expecting that it now performs as advertised. I know it’s pricey, but its specs tout a lot of features.
I’ve tried it & I agree with Shane. I didn’t even find it worthy of a video.
Thank you for the review. How about testing the X-SENSE XP-02-WR (can connect up to 18 in a network), and it tells you by voice, which unit/room is going off. Looks like a less expensive option than the -07. Doesn't have the digital display, but has voice alert, location alert, and less $. Please test, and let me know what you think. Comes in 1pk, 3pk, and 6-pk. Wonder about the sensitivity vs the other X-Sense models??
I really appreciate the suggestion, but I have tested that model and decided there wasn’t enough of a difference to do another video. It’s another great option though.
Nice! Compared to the Nest Protector 2, which one would you choose? Thanks!
Both are a great choice, but it depends. If you’re already in the Nest ecosystem, I’d go Nest. If not, I’d go with this one.
@@GeorgeLangabeer I'm not. But I've been reading a lot of reviews from quite some time (trying to choose one lol) and the Nest always had good scores... is the wired version usable with 220v? Thanks!
Would you mount it on the wall about 2 meters above the ground to detect potential carbon monoxide emissions from a pellet stove? Thank you!
I’d still mount it on the ceiling if you can.
@@GeorgeLangabeer Carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and will also tend to rise because the gas is coming from the stove. I agree - mount it on the ceiling.
I need a Smoke and Heat detector for my garage. Hopefully, they mate these two capabilities into one device.
I think that’s what the Google one does. I actually didn’t want to have a “smart alarm” bc I feel like there are too many fail points when you add “smart” capabilities to things. But from everything I see about the Google one seems to be the better bet for that. Although, I’m sure the car is gonna set that co alarm off pretty friggin often. Maybe there’s an alternative or something, dunno. But seems to be the best bet from what I’ve seen so far. Still searching myself. Garage and inside my house.
Arlo makes an '8 in 1' sensor for their home security system.
As an Apple fans , I haven’t seen your Vision Pro review yet.
You should give me a follow on Instagram @georgelangabeer. I now have two videos explaining why that won’t happen.
What's the Max number of device you can have on the X-sense App?
Needing to replace my outdated/expired smoke detector and doing my research. I d/l the app to see if I could tell what controlling options were available. You didn't cover if you could silence the alarm via the app. I also think you should have covered that the X-sense app insists on you having an account, i.e. X-sense having an email to send you junk, before you can add the device.
Yes, you can silence the alarm via the app. Any smart device that you can control remotely is going to require setting up an account. If you’re not a fan of that, you’re going to have tough luck using any “smart” device.
I like the voice location of the onelink. Rather hear where it is than a color code. Imo
You’ve had good experiences with OneLink? I’ve always had issues with their stuff.
@GeorgeLangabeer lol, never said it was good, I just like that option. 😁
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Hi, can you please help. I bought a XS03-WX model 2nd hand WiFi smoke alarm from eBay.
I successfully connected with X-Sense home security app.
Problem is its giving alarm randomly in 10 to 30 minutes but there is no smoke.
Can you tell me why it's randomly giving out alarm without any smoke. Anyway to fix it?
First alert had one that connected to ring I used it
i don't want the actual alarm to sound at all because it'll scare my dog. can i set it up so that it ONLY sends notifications to my phone?
There are safety regulations that require these alarms to make a sound.
Can it be added to HomeKit?
As I said in the video…no. But also like I said in the video, you can use it in conjunction with a HomePod & then it’s basically in HomeKit.
I am planning to go out of the country for a month. Will this send notifications to my phone ( without any google nest or Home Pod) ?
Yes it will.
@@GeorgeLangabeer Thanks, I installed XSOB-MR31 ( Smoke Only) and Base Station system today. The only issue I faced was that this SD model was not listed in their app. I was trying to add it in the app using some other SD model and after a couple of failed attempts, the app detected the SD model and through a special note, I could add. Other than this hiccup, it was a pretty straightforward install. Thanks for your earlier input.
do you have to get the app?
They have models that aren’t “smart” if you’re not interested in the app.
I know this video is almost a year but they do sell canned CO and if you or someone in your household is a smoker, cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide.
Yes, I’m aware. No smokers in my family & I prefer to do real world tests, not canned smoke.
takes 10 seconds to alert scares me, is there something that alerts faster? like instantly?
Is this a sponsored video??
No, it’s not. If it was, I’d say it was.
Idc what ur talking about this time just wanted to spend some time with my man.. wassup brother!
lol. Nice. Love it. Wassup!!
SSDL (Same SHI.. Day Later) good to see you're doing well.