Supplier of domestic smoke and heat alarms Aico has launched two control switches for its RadioLink fire and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.

Aico's domestic switches

The switches have been designed in two variants - one for use with smoke and heat alarms and one for combined smoke, heat and CO alarm systems. They are geared towards use in residential buildings.

Both products have features designed to allow residents “extra” control of their alarms. The 'locate' function allows the exact alarm that has triggered the system to be identified when all are sounding, while the 'test' feature can be used to test the entire system without residents having to touch the alarms.  Aico’s 'silence' feature has been made to control any false alarms.

Aico said: “In addition…the combined smoke, heat and CO alarm control switch has two  indicator lights that flash to immediately identify if the alarm has been caused by fire or CO, allowing residents to take the correct course of action, i.e. ventilate the property and call a registered engineer if it is a CO leak or leave the property immediately if it is a fire
and call emergency services.”

Both alarm control switches are powered by a built-in lithium battery designed to last ten years. Communication with the alarms is done via radio frequency signals.

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