I have pre existing wired Kidde smoke detectors in my new home. (Kidde AC Hardwired Smoke Alarm I12060). I just purchased a 2GIG control panel and Gold monitoring for my home.
Will the “Takeover Module” work will Kidde wired smoke detectors?
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Thanks in advance.
Jake.
No. The 2GIG Take-345 cannot be used with life safety devices like smoke detectors and co detectors.
These that you linked are not low voltage detectors, and are interconnected powered off house voltage.
The good news is that there is a product designed specifically for this use. The Firefighter is what you would want to use.
It detects the audio cadence of the wired smoke detectors. Only one device is needed because in the case of interconnected AC detectors, when one goes off they all sound.
WOW!!
That was a fast response!
Thanks for the help Jason. Another question for you. Once I add the “Firefighter” do I need to inform any that I have it so they can update my monitoring and Insurance certificate?
Jake.
You won’t need to do anything regarding the insurance certificate other than download a new one after you have the firefighter showing on Alarm.com.
Please email customerservice@suretyDIY.com if you add new sensors. Provide the zone number and sensor name/location so we can update central station records.
Gotcha. Thanks
