24. May 2024

How and where to install a smart CO monitor in your home

How and where to install a smart CO monitor in your home
How and where to install a smart CO monitor in your home

Invisible, odorless, and potentially harmful to your health, carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent threat that can seep into your home from various sources, including fuel-burning appliances, vehicles, and even fireplaces. To keep you and your family safe, installing a smart CO monitor in your home is essential. However, proper installation and placement are key to maximizing its effectiveness. Here's a comprehensive guide on how and where to install a smart CO monitor in your home.

Choosing the right spot

The placement of your smart CO monitor plays a crucial role in its effectiveness. Install it in areas or rooms where you spend a significant amount of time, such as bedrooms, living rooms, or hallways. Avoid placing it near windows, doors, vents, or areas with drafts, as these factors can affect the accuracy of the monitor.


It’s also best to keep them at least 3 meters away from fuel-burning appliances and areas where combustion may occur, such as garages.


Mounting height of the CO monitor unit

It’s a myth that your smart CO meter should be placed low or on the floor even. Carbon monoxide is actually slightly lighter than air and will spread evenly throughout the room. So placing it on eye-level or higher - yes, the ceiling even - is preferred.

The main reason why many traditional CO monitors are often installed near the floor, is because these detectors need to be plugged into an outlet which is generally located low on the wall. Luckily, a lot of KNX compatible carbon monoxide detectors can be mounted where it fits your needs best.

Learn more about why you should add a KNX CO detector to your home

Interconnectivity for optimal security

One of the biggest perks of having smart CO detectors in your home, is that you can interconnect them with each other. When you have a multi-story home, it is advised to place at least one smart CO monitor on each level.


Making these smart devices ‘speak’ with each other provides you with better coverage and early warning throughout your home. Not only will the alarms on all your installed monitors go off, but when connected with your KNX smart home you’ll also be notified even when you're not at home.


For example, the GS 80.22 Carbon Monoxide Detector by Hugo Müller is a great option for your home whilst still being simplistic and easily installed.

More about the GS 80.22 CO detector

KNX professional installer

As mentioned before, your smart CO sensors can be seamlessly integrated with your current KNX setup and placed where you need them the most. And as the installation of the CO monitors is definitely doable when carefully following the instructions provided, the connection with your KNX smart home might form a bit more of a challenge.

To ensure a seamless integration with your current KNX setup and to guarantee your CO monitors are placed according to the manufacturers standards, contact a KNX certified professional. This not only provides you and your family with the highest possible security, but also ensures your smart home is future-proof and can keep up with any updates or changes your smart home might undergo.

Conclusion

So when looking to implement smart CO meters into you smart home, there are some best practices to keep in mind:

  • Install your CO detectors in high traffic areas or rooms, like a bedroom or hallway

  • Place your CO detectors at least at eye level, or higher

  • Integrate your smart CO meters with your KNX smart home for a seamless experience and higher security

  • Trust in a certified KNX professional for an optimal, future-proof installation

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