A smoke detector that detects the presence of smoke and analyzes the level of carbon monoxide

X-Sense is a leading manufacturer of integrated home security products and solutions. With the aim of making homes and apartments much safer, this company puts innovation at the heart of its business. One of its flagship products is smoke detectors. Compulsory for several years in homes, the smoke detector has now become one of the essential products in terms of security. This device makes it possible to detect the presence of smoke in a dwelling and, if necessary, warns the inhabitants of the dwelling by an audible signal when smoke is actually present. Back here on one of X-Sense’s products, the SCO7-W detector.

Presented in the form of a well-made cylindrical box, the SC07-W detector provides 360° smoke and carbon monoxide detection. Powered by a lithium battery, it incorporates two types of sensors:

• photoelectric, to detect the presence of smoke,
• electrochemical, to continuously analyze the level of carbon monoxide (CO) present in the indoor air of a room.

The carbon monoxide level and the battery level are displayed on a small LCD screen. This information is supplemented by an LED indicator which flashes and changes color (green, yellow, red) depending on the CO level and/or in the presence of smoke. In the event of a problem, the alert is given via a sufficiently powerful siren (85 dB).

Simple installation and commissioning

The X-Sense SC07-W combined detector can be installed in the living room, bedroom, hallway or even in the cellar. To activate this two-in-one detector, simply clip it onto its support plate. The latter is fixed to the ceiling as well as to the wall. However, for detection to be optimal, it is necessary to follow the instructions given in the user guide (distance, proximity to electrical equipment, etc.). Note that this user manual is clear and well documented.

An interconnectable detector

For optimal detection, the X-Sense SC07-W detector can be interconnected with other identical models, up to a limit of twenty-four detectors. More than enough for an apartment or a house. This operating mode ensures simultaneous broadcast of the alarm. The X-Sense SC07-W can also be combined with other wireless alarm devices from X Sense. Up to 24 wirelessly connected detectors communicate with each other on a network, which means that when an alarm is activated, all alarms in the house are activated. All alarms – smoke detectors, CO detectors, radio combinations and the optional remote control – are compatible.

The everyday X-Sense detector

In use, the X-Sense SC07-W combined detector knows how to be forgotten by not triggering inappropriately. In order to save the battery, the LCD screen is on standby which does not allow you to consult the information at a glance. Only the LED indicator (green) flashes briefly every minute. To ensure the proper functioning of this detector, it is necessary to test it once a week by pressing the central button and to clean it regularly.

Listed at less than €50 on the manufacturer’s website, the two-in-one SC07-W detector from X-Sense fulfills its role perfectly. Its only small flaw: an interconnection procedure that could be simpler. At the time of everything connected, a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, via a dedicated smartphone application, would have been appreciable. A future update?

In partnership with the X-Sense teams