Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Xoan

(25,430 posts) Fri Oct 1, 2021, 03:34 PM Oct 2021

I 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.

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I can't hear most smoke detectors because the tone frequency is too high. (Original Post) Xoan Oct 2021 OP

There are quite many offered dweller Oct 2021 #1

Not answering your question as asked, but have you considered a smoke detector with a RockRaven Oct 2021 #2

Red Cross True Blue American Oct 2021 #3

My dog and cat freak out when smoke alarm goes off. A loud spoken word, only, would be nice. dameatball Oct 2021 #4

There are some that can be hocked to... Scottie Mom Oct 2021 #5

dweller

(25,052 posts)

1. There are quite many offered

Reply to Xoan (Original post)

Fri Oct 1, 2021, 03:54 PM

Oct 2021

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

(16,276 posts)

2. Not answering your question as asked, but have you considered a smoke detector with a

Reply to Xoan (Original post)

Fri Oct 1, 2021, 04:11 PM

Oct 2021

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

(18,164 posts)

3. Red Cross

Reply to Xoan (Original post)

Fri Oct 1, 2021, 04:13 PM

Oct 2021

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

(7,603 posts)

4. My dog and cat freak out when smoke alarm goes off. A loud spoken word, only, would be nice.

Reply to Xoan (Original post)

Fri Oct 1, 2021, 05:15 PM

Oct 2021

I'm a light sleeper and don't need a piercing alarm. Or so I think.

Scottie Mom

(5,812 posts)

5. There are some that can be hocked to...

Reply to Xoan (Original post)

Sat Oct 2, 2021, 08:13 PM

Oct 2021

...bright flashing lights or for your bedroom, a vibrator pad like an alarm clock. Sound is NOT the only alternative for an alert.

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