Question 1

Doesn't a Wyze camera already do this for a fraction of this price?

Accepted Answer

The FFZB1-ECO is an audio detector that listens for the temporal tones emitted from your existing UL listed smoke detectors in your home. The FFZB1-ECO then transmits a signal to your hub, which then can be set to alert you in the event of a smoke alarm audio event. If you have any further technical questions or comments please feel free to contact our US Based technical support team at 855-632-6546 or email support@discoverecolink.com.

Question 2

I have the talking first alert onelink smoke/co detectors -  is this compatible? Is there a list?

Accepted Answer

We current do not have a comprehensive compatibility list for all the smoke/co detectors on the market in North America, there are simply too many to provide an accurate list. That said, our FFZB1-ECO is designed to recognize the specific cadence of a UL listed smoke detector’s alarm. Most detectors in North America use this Tri-tonal cadence. If your smoke alarm uses verbal messages, etc. instead of the specific (Tri-Tonal) cadence it will NOT work with our sensor.

If you have any further questions feel free to call us at (855) 632-6546.
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Question 3

Does this work with the Conbee II stick and Deconz?

Accepted Answer

The FFZB1-ECO has only been tested to work properly with more mainstream all in one hubs at this time like hubitat and smartthings. 
That said, your combination of Conbee II stick and HomeAssistant using Deconz should, in theory, work. 
Note that folks in the community report that the combination of Conbee II stick and Deconz has a lack of responsiveness and interference in the 2.4GHz bandwidth.

Question 4

Can this be used to listen for the siren of a security system?

Accepted Answer

This device is specifically designed to listen for a smoke detector temporal three tone.  
It will not report on listening to an alarm system siren.

The American National Standard (ANSI) has adopted the internationally standardized evacuation signal, now popularly known as the temporal 3 pattern, in short as T3. This signal is in compliance with the standard ANSI S3.41 in America and ISO 8201, and it is referred to as the Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal by both standard organizations. Following its enactment, the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) has enforced that all fire alarm systems to be installed after the 1st of July 1996 should utilize the temporal pattern. The conventional alarm systems with their constant audio signals can be modified to comply with the new building codes as highlighted by the NFPA 72 code.

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