21. Jun 2024
To safeguard homeowners and their families against CO poisoning, adding CO monitors to homes is often mandatory. There are a variety of ways to integrate a CO monitor into your smart home, enhancing safety as well as convenience. This article aims to make homeowners ask critical questions, so that they enjoy all the benefits of a proper integration of this smart appliance.
Smart CO monitors often combine CO detecting features with other sensors, such as humidity or temperature, monitoring the overall air quality in your home. It’s a real convenience that all these features are collected into one device, but this also means that it’s multi-functional and therefore serves multiple purposes, which in turn has an influence on the way the monitor is integrated. A CO monitor is typically a wall or ceiling mounted device that detects CO presence in the air. Depending on the type of sensor (does it combine other functionalities?), the placement will vary. For example, if the sensor also tracks humidity, the unit shouldn't be placed near windows or in the bathroom. Note that smart CO monitors can be connected to your smart home set-up and send notifications to your smartphone. A good WiFi connection, in that sense, is no excess luxury. Wondering which smart CO monitors will fit your KNX set-up? We listed 3 KNX Members that offer compatible devices and technology.
Proper installation and placement of a CO monitor in your home are key. Monitors can’t, for instance, be placed near windows or ventilation ducts, and they should be installed at an appropriate height. Read How and where to install a smart CO monitor in your home for a comprehensive guide on how to assess your home and find the best placement for your CO monitors.
Installing the monitor units shouldn’t be a problem if you’re a bit handy. However, connecting the units to your smart ecosystem and the corresponding smart apps for remote control, requires real expertise and knowledge of the technology.
Working with a KNX professional installer will guarantee the correct placement and installation of your smart CO monitor, as well as a correct integration of the monitors in your KNX set-up.
Think of your CO monitor as a smartphone. Every now and then it needs to be updated, in order to enjoy new and improved features optimally. How do you know the device needs to be updated? You’ll receive a notification from your smart app, and depending on the type of update, you can plan it yourself or contact your installer.
Installing a CO monitor in your home is a safety feature you can’t pass on. By choosing a smart CO monitor, you’ll benefit from the additional air quality sensors, as well as the integration with your full smart home set-up, enabling you to monitor the air quality in your home continuously, from wherever you are.