A competing smart smoke detector from Nest

Roost is a smart smoke detector that would be able to compete with the Nest Protect detector. This smart health smart health connected object wants to establish itself as a credible and affordable rival to the famous Google detector.

Roost is a company that manufactures smart batteries that can transform a smoke detector into a smart health connected detector. Its two new models include smoke and fire detection. The more expensive RSA-400 also adds the ability to detect carbon monoxide and natural gas.

Both detectors use the same Roost smart battery, which has Wi-Fi connectivity and works with an iOs and Android compatible smartphone app. Thanks to it, you will then be able to receive alerts on your phone and you will also be able to know when to replace the battery. This smart smoke detector also provides backup power in the event of a breakdown. When the battery stops working, you can remove the Wi-Fi module and snap it into a new battery, which will cost you $ 15. A good way to not change everything and save some money.

The RSA-200 and RSA-400 smart detectors also feature Universal Smoke Sensing technology which uses a microprocessor which is capable of detecting different types of fire and is apparently 87 percent faster in detecting a fire than conventional detectors. Roost also works with IFTTT. This allows you to create recipes to call your phone or turn on your Philips Hue lights when the alarm is triggered.

As I said, Roost detectors are quite affordable. You can get the RSA-200 for $ 60 and the RSA-400 for $ 80. Prices far below that of Nest Protect. You can pre-order detectors on the brand's website. The expeditions will start in June 2016.

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