Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Related: About this forumI can't hear most smoke detectors because the tone frequency is too high.
NFPA recommends a tone of 520hz. Anyone know what brands might qualify?
Thanks in advance.
dweller
(24,886 posts)in a google search for 520hz smoke detector, ranging from $49-$225+
Not recommending since there are different applications, etc only you know
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RockRaven
(16,178 posts)verbal/spoken alarm?
We recently (~5 years ago) replaced all of ours with a smoke/carbon monoxide detector by Kidde (don't know the model number off the top of my head) and it alternates beeps with a slightly robotic female voice "FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!" when it goes off from smoke or "DANGER! DANGER DANGER!" for carbon monoxide.
True Blue American
(18,152 posts)Is offering smoke detectors. They put mine in free, 10 year, no battery replacement.
Carbon monoxide detectors at your local fire department. They should be able to answer.
dameatball
(7,601 posts)I'm a light sleeper and don't need a piercing alarm. Or so I think.
Scottie Mom
(5,812 posts)...bright flashing lights or for your bedroom, a vibrator pad like an alarm clock. Sound is NOT the only alternative for an alert.