Photoelectric smoke alarms for the rooms your family sleeps in
TruWatch smoke alarms use photoelectric — “special optics” — sensing, tuned for the living spaces and bedrooms where smoldering fires and smoke matter most.
How many smoke alarms does my home need?
NFPA 72 calls for a smoke alarm inside every bedroom (new construction), outside each sleeping area, and on every level including the basement, where adopted by local code. Most homes also benefit from additional alarms near dining rooms and utility spaces — a free TruWatch evaluation confirms exact placement for your floor plan.
Why photoelectric sensing
Photoelectric sensing responds to the larger particles produced by smoldering fires and is less prone to cooking- and steam-triggered nuisance alarms. Fewer false alarms means a family is less likely to disable a working alarm out of frustration.
- Placed in bedrooms, hallways, and living areas — the spaces where NFPA 72 calls for smoke alarm coverage.
- Pairs with a mechanical heat detector in the kitchen, garage, attic, and furnace room, where NFPA 72 recommends heat detection instead.
Specifications
- Sensing technology
- Photoelectric (special optics) smoke sensing
- Recommended placement
- Inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement
- Warranty
- 10-year warranty