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Smoke Detector LED Status Light Colours

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2 months ago

The Smoke Detector has several light states that reflect the status of the device and change with the presence of smoke within your home. This guide will highlight the various indicators and their meanings.

Indicator	Meaning
Red flashing light every 5–6 minutes and no sounds	Normal.
Red flashing light every 10 seconds and no sounds	Normal after a test was conducted. Usual flashing behavior should resume after 5 minutes.
Red flashing light and shrieking sound	Smoke detected.Move to fresh air as soon as possible.
Yellow steady light and chirping every 1 minute	Tamper Switch Error. Remove the detector from the bracket and test the Tamper Switch by pressing it with your finger. Reattach the Detector. If the issue persists please contact support for help.
Yellow flashing light and chirping every 1 minute	Low battery. Remove the detector from the bracket. Press and hold the grey button under the words "DO NOT PAINT" and slide the front panel off. Replace the batteries. Replace the front panel and put the detector back on the bracket.
Yellow flashing light and chirping every 20–30 seconds	Malfunction. Please contact support for help troubleshooting the issue.
No lights and no sounds	Detector is not receiving power. Ensure the battery tab is pulled from the device and fresh batteries are inserted. If you continue to experience issues, please contact supportfor troubleshooting help.