Our top 3 best wireless linked smoke alarms and detectors list will show you the very best interlinked smoke alarms you can buy for your home in 2022.
Wireless linked smoke alarms and detectors are the safest and easiest type of smoke detector you can buy for your home in 2022.
Without any question, linked smoke detectors are the best smoke detectors to have in your house. Linked smoke detectors save lives because they work in tandem with each other – when one alarm goes off, they all go off together, potentially alerting you sooner, giving you extra time to put your fire escape plan into action.
In this article we will look at the the best wireless linked smoke alarms you can install if you’re in the UK.
If you are in Scotland, please read this article here for the best interlinked smoke & heat alarm bundle that you can install yourself.
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Best Wireless Linked Smoke Alarms
Here’s a quick league table of the best wireless linked smoke alarms you can buy for your home today:
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We also have an article here on the best heat detectors for kitchens.
(Winner) X-Sense 6 Pack Wireless Smoke Alarms
The X-Sense 6 Pack Of interlinked smoke alarms is our winner in this category.
This bundle is simply one of best wireless linked smoke alarms you can buy and install in your home.
And it’s easy to see why. The bundle represents superb value for money, they are easy to install and set up, and come from a trusted brand in the fire and safety industry.
X Sense Interconnected Smoke Alarms (6 Pack) |
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- Interconnected Smoke Detectors (6 Pack) |
(PLEASE NOTE: THIS PRODUCT COMES IN AND OUT OF STOCK ON A REGULAR BASIS DUE TO IT BEING SO POPULAR AND REASONABLY PRICED)
X-Sense is an American company who specialise in home safety and security products. Their brand is trusted and respected in the industry, and they offer excellent products at a very reasonable price. Their 6 pack of interlinked smoke detectors will cover the average three bedroom home nicely (1x living room, 1x hallway, 1x landing, 3x bedroom).
Remember, smoke alarms are not advised in kitchens. Heat detectors are advised in kitchen spaces, although a smoke detector near to a kitchen (but not in a kitchen due to cooking processes) can be beneficial
These interlinked smoke alarms are also reasonably priced (works at around £20 per alarm),
In summary:
- Conforms to European Standards (EN14604), which means the product has been tested by an independant licensed testing house to ensure it conforms to standards laid out in Europe for smoke detection equipment.
- 5 year battery, with the ability to replace the battery yourself. Low battery warning.
- Linked out of the box – every multi pack of these X-Sense linked smoke alarms have already been linked. If they do need linking in the future for whatever reason, it’s a case of holding down the test/silence button.
- 85dB alarm, which will wake you from even the most deepest of sleeps.
- Mesh protection, which stops dust and insects enetering the smoke chamber.
- Easy to install yourself, all you need is a drill and stepladder and 2 minutes.
(2nd place) Heiman 5 Pack Interconnected Smoke Detector
This very nearly made it to 1st place in our league table of the best wireless linked smoke alarms for 2022.
Make no mistake about it, the Heiman interlinked smoke alarms are just as good as the first placed X-Sense offering.
It only comes second because it has a slightly higher price point, and comes with one less smoke detector head.
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- Interconnected Smoke Detectors (5 Pack) |
It shares many features and similarities with the X-Sense offering a 10 year battery life, which you can change out yourself, easy interlinking, anloud 85dB alarm, low battery indicator, test/silence button and a great design.
Yes, I actually prefer the design of the Heiman over the X-Sense one above, simply because it is more of a simple, minimalist design that will blend into a ceiling easily.
In summary:
- Conforms to European Standards (EN14604), which means the product has been tested by an independant licensed testing house to ensure it conforms to standards laid out in Europe for smoke detection equipment.
- 10 year battery, with the ability to replace the battery yourself. Low battery warning.
- Easy to link together with the push of a button.
- 85dB alarm, which will wake you from even the most deepest of sleeps.
- Minimalistic, sleek design.
- Easy to install yourself, all you need is a drill, stepladder and 2 minutes of your time per detector.
(3rd Place) X-Sense Wireless Interconnected Combination Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector
Number 3 in the league table of best wireless linked smoke alarms, and would you believe it, yep, it’s X-Sense again.
And it’s in third place only because this offering won’t suit everyone, and will exceed most people’s budget for linked smoke detectors.
But nevertheless, if you have the budget, and would like carbon monoxide monitoring around your home as well as a smoke detector, then this is the set of alarms you want.
X-Sense Interconnected Smoke Alarm/Carbon Monoxide (6 Pack) |
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- Interconnected Smoke Detectors (6 Pack) |
In summary:
- Conforms to European Standards (EN14604), which means the product has been tested by an independant licensed testing house to ensure it conforms to standards laid out in Europe for smoke and carbon monoxide detection equipment.
- Dual purpose – alarms if smoke or caron monoxide is detected.
- LCD display showing carbon monoxide levels, battery status and working status.
- 10 year battery, with the ability to replace the battery yourself. Low battery warning.
- Easy to link together with the push of a button.
- 85dB alarm, which will wake you from even the most deepest of sleeps.
- Easy to install yourself, all you need is a drill, stepladder and 2 minutes of your time per detector.
What Are Interlinked Smoke Detectors?
An interlinked smoke detector uses radio signals to communicate with other smoke detectors.
If a smoke detector detects smoke in the living room, and you have a linked smoke detector in your bedroom, then on detecting smoke, the smoke detector in the living room will also set off the smoke detector in your bedroom.
So it only takes one smoke detector to detect smoke, and all other linked smoke detetors will sound the alarm.
Best Wireless Linked Smoke & Heat Alarms (Scotland Only)
The Scottish Government have implemented a law that has made things difficult for Scottish people. The law requires linked smoke and heat detectors, but the problem is that most wireless smoke and heat detectors currently on the market don’t link between heat and smoke.
You can buy linked smoke detectors with no problem. You can buy linked heat detectors, no problem.
But finding some that crossover is far more difficult, and will result in many people installing wired alarms at a huge price (and far more than the £220 the government state).
For quickness, here’s the one of the best interlinked smoke detector and heat detector bundles that conform to Scottish fire regualtions. (Please do note that these come in and out of stock regularly).
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- 1x heat detector, 3x smoke detector, all interlinked |
There’s further information on this product on our dedicated help page for Scottish law and fire detection regulations.
Where Should I Install My Linked Smoke Detectors?
We’ve covered this in this article here, but we’ll happily advise right here again.
The simple answer for this is anywhere but the kitchen and utility room (if you have one).
Wireless linked smoke alarms should be installed:
- In hallways and on landings.
- Exit routes (to the front, side or back door).
- Living spaces.
- Bedrooms.
Heat detectors should be installed in:
- Kitchens.
- Garages.
- Utility rooms.
Summary
I hope you found the article on the best wireless linked smoke alarms useful, and it’s helped you make an informed purchasing decision.
You’ll pay more for interlinked smoke detectors than you would if you installed basic detectors that are not linked together all around your home.
But for that few extra quid, you are safe in the knowledge that if a fire broke out in your dining room, the alarm near to your bedroom would alarm immediately as well – giving you that vital extra time to escape or fight the fire withfire extinguishers.
I say this all over the website, but people’s attitude only changes to these types of things after an incident. It’s one of those things that we believe will ‘never happen to me’.
But if it does happen to you, you know you have the best possible chance of making it out of your home alive.
I thoroughly recommend all of these wireless interlinked smoke detectors.
Links & Sources
Here are all of the links and sources we have used in this article.
- X-Sense Linked Smoke Detectors 6 pack (Amazon.co.uk)
- Heiman Interlinked Smoke Alarms (Amazon.co.uk)
- X-Sense Dual Linked Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- My Gov Scotland
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-60203081
- X-Sense Website
- Best Heat Detector For Kitchens (UK Top 3)
- Scottish Law: Heat & Smoke Detectors
Questions & Comments
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Stay Safe. Stay Secure.
Very helpful article, thank you Richard.
You’re welcome.