{"id":18107,"date":"2016-03-26T12:07:10","date_gmt":"2016-03-26T05:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=18107"},"modified":"2016-03-26T12:08:39","modified_gmt":"2016-03-26T05:08:39","slug":"a-connected-battery-for-your-fire-alarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/a-connected-battery-for-your-fire-alarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Tired of 3 AM Fire Alarm Chirps?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps-Main.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18181\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18181\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps-Main.jpg?resize=570%2C315&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roost Smart Battery Fire Alarm Chirps Main\" width=\"570\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps-Main.jpg?w=570&amp;ssl=1 570w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps-Main.jpg?resize=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps-Main.jpg?resize=150%2C83&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">We have lived in our current house for 3 1\/2 years now. &nbsp;I think we have heard&nbsp;fire alarm chirps in the wee hours of the morning about 3&nbsp;times now. &nbsp;It amazes me how the chirping always happens in the middle of the night, rather than during the day. &nbsp;And I know that my experience is not too uncommon with others.<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">I thought having a wired fire alarm system where the fire alarms are all connected to each other would solve this problem, but unfortunately not. &nbsp;I never dreamed there was a solution for 3 am fire alarm chirps until I saw <a href=\"http:\/\/www.getroost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Roost<\/a>, the Smart Battery at the Consumer Electronics Show last year. &nbsp;What a concept! &nbsp;We loved the idea so much, we included Roost in our <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/14\/valentines-day-gifts-loves-life-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Valentines Gift Guide<\/a> last year.<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">Roost Smart Battery comes with its own app (Apple &amp; Android) so you keep tabs on your Roost Smart Batteries. &nbsp;You can buy multiple Roost batteries and keep track of each one in your Roost app. &nbsp;The battery checks in with your Roost app daily and gives an update on the battery life of each Roost battery. &nbsp;The Roost Smart Battery lasts more than 5 years, which is a long time for a battery.<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-phone-fire-alarm-chirps-with-alarm-e1458967618353.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18187\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18187 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-phone-fire-alarm-chirps-with-alarm-e1458967618353.jpg?resize=414%2C292&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"414\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-phone-fire-alarm-chirps-with-alarm-e1458967618353.jpg?w=747&amp;ssl=1 747w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-phone-fire-alarm-chirps-with-alarm-e1458967618353.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-phone-fire-alarm-chirps-with-alarm-e1458967618353.jpg?resize=150%2C106&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-phone-fire-alarm-chirps-with-alarm-e1458967618353.jpg?resize=600%2C423&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<h2 data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">No More 3 AM Fire Alarm Chirps!<\/span><\/h2>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">Once the battery gets near to its end, you&#8217;ll receive a notification on your battery that it&#8217;s time to change your Roost Smart Battery. &nbsp;And if you have a fire in your home and you are away, you will receive a notification on your phone that your fire alarm is ringing. &nbsp;Isn&#8217;t that a great feature? &nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\"><strong>Features<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">WiFi enabled 9 Volt battery<\/li>\n<li data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">You can set up the app to share alerts with other family members or emergency contacts<\/li>\n<li data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">Works with IFTT to allow for smart home automation in the home<\/li>\n<li data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">Replaceable battery will last up to 5x longer than most 9V batteries<\/li>\n<li data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">On some fire alarms, you can even turn off your fire alarm with your Roost app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\"><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">Battery lasts 5 years<\/li>\n<li data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">You can be notified if your fire alarm rings, even when you&#8217;re not at home (great if you have older kids at home!)<\/li>\n<li data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">Roost&#8217;s battery replacement program offers a lower price, making replacement batteries less expensive<\/li>\n<li data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">You can keep track of each room&#8217;s fire alarm Roost Smart Battery and its battery status easily through the app<\/li>\n<li data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">Installs in less than 5 minutes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\"><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">Does not automatically call the fire department if your fire alarm rings<\/li>\n<li data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">Is pricey for a 9 Volt battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/roost-price-pair.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18185\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18185 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/roost-price-pair-e1458967747422.jpg?resize=382%2C254&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"roost-price-pair\" width=\"382\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/roost-price-pair-e1458967747422.jpg?w=382&amp;ssl=1 382w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/roost-price-pair-e1458967747422.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/roost-price-pair-e1458967747422.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">Roost Smart Batteries sell for $34.99 for one pack or $64.99 for a 2-pack directly from Roost&#8217;s website with $6+ shipping. &nbsp;You can also find Roost at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Roost-Smart-9V-Battery-for-Smoke-and-Carbon-Monoxide-Alarms-900-00001\/206581718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Home Depot online<\/a> and in select stores.<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/getroost.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/207748558-What-do-I-do-when-I-receive-a-notification-that-my-Roost-Smart-Battery-power-is-low-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">replaceable battery pack<\/a> option is available &nbsp;through Roost at a cost of $14.99 after your have finished up a Roost Smart Battery.<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"547.5601334696078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1589\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1589\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=223%2C404&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Family Technology at it's Best\" width=\"223\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=165%2C300&amp;ssl=1 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&nbsp;A Mom&#8217;s Perspective<\/span><\/h2>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">Roost Smart Battery is now even smarter. &nbsp;If you are familiar with the <a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">IFTT<\/a> (If This Than That) website, you can use &#8220;recipes&#8221; to have your Roost Smart Battery text or call your phone when your fire alarm goes off. &nbsp;Now that should get your attention! &nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">A notification is good, but a phone call is more direct! &nbsp;IFTT is a free website and people upload new &#8220;recipes&#8221; all the time.<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/IFTT-Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18186\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18186\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/IFTT-Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps.jpg?resize=584%2C489&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"IFTT Roost Smart Battery Fire Alarm Chirps\" width=\"584\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/IFTT-Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps.jpg?w=971&amp;ssl=1 971w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/IFTT-Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps.jpg?resize=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/IFTT-Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps.jpg?resize=768%2C642&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/IFTT-Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps.jpg?resize=150%2C125&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/IFTT-Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps.jpg?resize=600%2C502&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">In fact, Roost is working on a recipe now that will unlock your connected smart door lock should your fire alarm ring. &nbsp;Unlocking the door makes it easier for fire fighters and emergency personnel to get inside in case of an emergency.<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps-Small.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18188\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18188\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps-Small.jpg?resize=334%2C439&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roost Smart Battery Fire Alarm Chirps (Small)\" width=\"334\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps-Small.jpg?w=485&amp;ssl=1 485w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps-Small.jpg?resize=228%2C300&amp;ssl=1 228w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Roost-Smart-Battery-Fire-Alarm-Chirps-Small.jpg?resize=150%2C197&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">Roost is a progressive company who thinks &#8220;outside the battery&#8221; to provide smartness to a device (fire alarm) which greatly reduces some anxiety for people. &nbsp;I love the fact that you can be far away from home and still be notified if your fire alarm goes off. &nbsp;And you don&#8217;t need to change out all of your fire alarms to obtain this type of connectivity.<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">I am also looking forward to the silencing of fire alarm chirps. &nbsp;Having the Roost app keep an eye on the battery&#8217;s life gives me the assurance of more peaceful rest. &nbsp;I put my Roost Smart Battery in my bedroom, where would you put yours?<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"317.5396493291763\">* &nbsp;I was given a Roost Smart Battery in exchange for my honest opinion. &nbsp;All thoughts are my own.<\/div>\n<div class=\"transparency-sub-heading\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than a connected battery, the smart Roost 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