Control the siren in Popp smoke detector

[Gl1 (Glenn)]

Hi. Is it possible to control the siren on a Popp smoke detector? I’m thinking of using the siren in the smoke detector to be active if there’s an intrusion. If yes, how is it done?

[marktheknife (Mark)]

I’ve never used that device, but generally speaking smoke or CO alarms are designed so that they can’t do what you’re asking.

There is the (theoretical) possibility that using the alarm for other purposes (like intrusion) could cause a delay or failure to alarm when smoke is also detected.

[Gl1 (Glenn)]

I think it’s possible with other hubs/home automation systems. According to the manual, it should be possible to control the siren by changing the parameter. But that is not an option in Smartthings. http://www.popp.eu/products/sensors/smoke-sensor/

[marktheknife (Mark)]

Perhaps what I am describing is specific to the US. I can’t really speak to what’s permitted in Europe.

Personally, I would buy a separate intrusion siren for the reasons I have described (i do have a separate intrusion siren, actually).

Halo Smart Smoke Detector

What @marktheknife said. In the US, a distinction is made between residential smoke alarms and multipurpose security alarms, particularly those for offices. In the US, residential smoke alarms, from the first alert to nest protect to halo are not supposed to use their speakers for any other notifications, as the fear is that you might get a notification that the laundry was done and miss a smoke alarm. Multi-purpose Alarm systems such as those used in offices don’t have the same restriction as they are supposed to be part of a system that also has a separate set of fire only alerts.

[Gl1 (Glenn)]

Good arguments there. I was hoping to get a 2 in 1 with the smoke detectors. But I will reconsider that thought. Thanks for the help

[marktheknife (Mark)]

Are you in the EU?

This thread is relatively recent and it discusses several sirens that are compatible with ST. But most or all of them are probably available in the US only.

Best Z-Wave Siren? (2017)

Hello all, I’m looking for a siren to use with Smartthings, through either SHM or the Smart Alarm smart app. The ones I keep running into online are the Aeotech Gen5 Siren, the FortrezZ SSA2, the Zooz Smart Chime, and the GoControl Z-Wave Siren & Strobe. Does anyone have a recommendation on which is best or works well? Or a different option I didn’t list above? I want to use it for security purposes, not as a doorbell or chime (i.e. if an intruder opened the door it would make them want to leave). Preferably I’d like it to: Sound like a siren, not a beep Be loud enough to freak out an intruder Have a custom device handler / support customization with SHM or Smart Alarm Be reliable (not go off at random times, and conversely, go off when it’s supposed to) Have a tidy look and clean ins…

[krlaframboise (Kevin)]

@marktheknife

But most or all of them are probably available in the US only.

No, but I know the Zipato/Phileo Siren has a EU model and some users are using it with my DTH.

[Gl1 (Glenn)]

I’m in EU yes.

[ero4444 (Eric)]

@Gl1

I think it’s possible with other hubs/home automation systems.

good point.

It’s inefficient that users country locations are not immediately clear in this forum. If I knew then I could just skip it.