Garden City, NY Does a smoke detector beep if no one is there to hear it?

George Berkeley, an Anglican bishop and philosopher wrote “If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, does it make a sound?” The foundation of his theory was that perception creates our reality. The same goes for the beeping smoke detector. We have all read about countless tragedies where you hear the fire marshal say, “They were sleeping on the 2nd floor and by the time they heard the beeping it was too late,” or “We were at work and by the time the neighbors saw the smoke it was too late. Now our pets, property and belongings are gone forever.” Our perception that a beeping smoke detector will prevent fires has provided a false sense of security for way too long. The only way to have true 24-hour protection is to have your smoke detectors monitored 24/7/365. 

Until now, monitoring for smoke was an expensive proposition because the detectors had to be tied into an alarm panel which was usually part of a complete (expensive) home security system that required credit checks, long term contracts and overpriced monthly fees. The solution is the SAM Smart Detector by www.SmokeAlarmMonitoring.com. 

This patented device is powered by 10-year batteries and connects to emergency operators through cellular networks. Unlike some of the DIY system you hear about that connect through WiFi (which needs a local internet connection, hub and power) SAM is completely self contained and easy to move when necessary. Peel and stick backing plates means no wiring or the cost associated with installation. When SAM senses smoke, the signal goes to the monitoring station, a call is placed to the primary contact and text messages are sent to everyone on the list. If there is no response or false alarm indicated, the fire department can be dispatched immediately. Response time is the biggest differentiating factor between minor smoke damage and a total loss. 

The SAM Smart Detector is the only solution for zombie homes which may not have any power but it’s also perfect for landlords who want peace of mind and the insurance discount at an affordable price. The device is $75 and the monitoring for each property is only $14.95 with no contract. Rental owners also like the tamper feature which alerts them by text message if the device is removed off its base for any reason.

Coming in Q2 of 2018 is SAM 2.0 which will include add-on devices for the main smoke detector. These include flood sensors, carbon monoxide detectors and glass break sensors which are all wireless and battery powered for easy install. Every SAM Smart Detector also comes with a lifetime replacement warranty as long as it’s being monitored. 

Readers of the New York Real Estate Journal receive 50% off the first SAM Smart Detector by using coupon code (nyrj) at checkout. Go to www.SmokeAlarmMonitoring.com or call 888-766-5399.