Peering through the smoke at First Alert's HomeKit-compatible smoke and CO alarm (pictures)
The OneLink by First Alert Wi-Fi Smoke and CO Alarm responds to Siri commands and sends you push notifications.
Siri plus smoke detection
The first smoke detector to work with Apple's HomeKit, the OneLink by First Alert Wi-Fi Smoke and CO Alarm connects to your home's Wi-Fi network, sends you push notifications and responds to voice commands. It even works with the dumb smoke detectors in your house. Click through to find out how.
Responsive sensors
Available in a $120 hard-wired model and a $110 battery-powered version, the First Alert alarm uses photoelectric sensors to catch both fast and slow moving fires.
Easy installation
Installing it is no different than putting a new ordinary battery or hard-wired smoke detector in place. You'll position and mount the backplate first, for added convenience.
Simple setup
The app walks you through each step. When you're ready, simply twist the alarm onto the mounted backplate. It'll audibly greet you, then the light will start flashing blue when it's ready to sync.
Blue flashes to sync
Once the blue light flashes, you'll use your phone to connect the alarm with your Wi-Fi network.
What's in a name?
Connect the alarm, and you can add it to your HomeKit home and assign it to a room.
Testing with smoke
Once we were up and running, we used cans of smoke and smoke candles to put the alarm to the test.
Sounding the alarm
The alarm itself is loud, and issues a warning that includes the type and location of the emergency.
The app
You can use the app to test the alarm and call 911 during an emergency.
Interconnected safety
The hard-wired version of the alarm also talks to other hard-wired alarms, letting you smarten up multiple alarms with one connected device.