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Ring Alarm Smoke & Co Listener

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 4,615 ratings
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Purchase options and add-ons

  • With a Ring Protect subscription (sold separately), Ring Alarm Smoke and CO Listener alerts you on your smart phone when your existing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors sound their alarms.
  • This device does not detect fire, smoke or carbon monoxide. For best performance, use with detectors that are 10 years old or less and comply with all applicable standards.
  • Easy setup in minutes—without tools or professional installation. Requires Ring Alarm Security System (sold separately).
  • With a Ring Protect subscription (sold separately), manage Ring Alarm Smoke and CO Listener and other Ring products through the Ring app.
  • Battery life 3 years max. Batteries are replaceable.

Technical Details - Smoke and CO Listener

Power

3V lithium battery included, non-rechargeable

Battery Life

3 years maximum

Setup Requirements

Requires a Ring Alarm Security System and an existing smoke and/or carbon monoxide detector 10 years old or less that complies with all applicable standards. This device does not detect fire, smoke or carbon monoxide. Listener needs to be placed within 6 inches of an existing smoke or carbon monoxide detector. Refer to your detector manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure that the placement of the Listener does not interfere with the function of the detector.

Operating Conditions

32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)

Dimensions

2.95” x 2.95” x 1.06” (75mm x 75mm x 27mm)

Connectivity

Z-Wave (250-foot range to Base Station)

Warranty and service

1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Ring Alarm Kit is subject to the terms found here.

Support

Click here to view more information on the Ring Alarm Smoke and CO Listener support page.

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Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
4,615 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of installation of the vdo device. For example, they mention it's super easy to install and configure. That said, some complain about the sound quality. Opinions are mixed on performance, alarm system, value, and quality.

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97 customers mention75 positive22 negative

Customers find the installation of the vdo device to be easy. They mention that it is super easy to install and configure. Some say that the set up was alright except for the testing. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use and recommend the product.

"Fast shipping. Easy to install. Interacts with alarm system perfectly." Read more

"The set up is very simple and straightforward on the Ring App. Includes everything necessary to mount it." Read more

"Like the rest of the ring alarm system, this adapter was very easy to install, easy to set up, and an attractive compliment to the existing smoke..." Read more

"Doesn’t work to setup as per instructions wasted my money since the return window is closed....." Read more

24 customers mention21 positive3 negative

Customers like the appearance of the vdo devices. For example, they say it's very cool, slick, and has an excellent design. Some mention that the product is a great invention and an awesome idea. That said, most are happy with the appearance and functionality of the product.

"...And it has a nice appearance.Testing the product was easy. It performed exactly as expected...." Read more

"...It’s a pretty slick product though, and it’s really easy to operate after you get it dialed in...." Read more

"...This product is worth every penny. Ring is awesome for your home and the monthly charge for ten dollars is great...." Read more

"Nice looking, works fine, we had some issues with the water heater, and oven. CO were detected and when alarm sounded worked very well." Read more

125 customers mention67 positive58 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the vdo device. Some mention that it works well with existing smoke alarms, and the listener did its job perfectly. However, others say that it does nothing by itself, it won't complete test, and it doesn't work with Ring chimes.

"...It is not a detector but it works perfectly next to my hard wired smoke and CO detectors and alerts me on my phone which requires you to press the..." Read more

"...It does not detect fire, smoke, or CO...." Read more

"...Testing the product was easy. It performed exactly as expected. Like the rest of the Ring system, highly recommended." Read more

"...are only listeners that work with your RING ALARM, they are not CO and SMOKE ALARMS.First Alert makes one that works with RING ALARM SYSTEM." Read more

47 customers mention26 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the alarm system. Some mention that it's fantastic and a fabulous addition to the ring alarm system, while others say that it doesn't work properly and alerts them and the fire department. It listens for your already installed detectors alarms and detects the alarm going off quickly. However, some say that there is no way to cancel a false alarm and they don't want the fire.

"Fast shipping. Easy to install. Interacts with alarm system perfectly." Read more

"...It is not a detector but it works perfectly next to my hard wired smoke and CO detectors and alerts me on my phone which requires you to press the..." Read more

"So far the Ring alarm has been fantastic. We are still learning all its in and outs, but we have been with Ring since the begging...." Read more

"...5 seconds later, Ring alarm is alarming, 5 seconds later I cancel via the app, 5 seconds later, the monitoring people call me and ask if everything..." Read more

44 customers mention18 positive26 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the smoke detector. Some mention that it's cost-effective and reduces the price of insurance, while others say that it isn't worth the cost, time, and money. Some customers also mention that the product is useless and overpriced.

"...Overall I can't figure out what they were thinking. It's overpriced vs the First Alert Z-wave combo alarm and won't let you use other sensors or..." Read more

"...where every alarm goes off when one does, the listener was the most cost-effective...." Read more

"...It's junk, and we can't even get a refund for it apparently." Read more

"...The peace of mind is 100% worth the cost of this product, especially if you already subscribe to Ring’s professional monitoring service..." Read more

24 customers mention12 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the vdo devices. Some mention that they are of the highest quality, exemplary, and solid. However, others say that it's expensive, not reliable, and has quality issues.

"...Well we purchased this and it helped the anxiety we had...." Read more

"...the instructions for starting over by removing the cover/battery, it still failed...." Read more

"...This thing works and saved us from a bigger issue had we not caught this unexpected problem. I’m so happy we got it!" Read more

"...The unit is either defective or it just does not work as advertised. I would not recommend this item." Read more

27 customers mention6 positive21 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the sound quality of the vdo device. They mention that it cannot detect the sound of their smoke detectors, it repeatedly fails the listening test, and has an inadequate listening range. Some customers also say that the device only works on certain sounds from detectors and that it only listens for one sound.

"...in the ad when I bought it and still says it today, that it does not detect anything. It does not detect fire, smoke, or CO...." Read more

"...to the super load regular alarm, this "listener" is also alarming super loudly and adding to the stress of making the sounds go away...." Read more

"...Otherwise it will not hear the alarm go off. This requires you to purchase one for every single smoke detector and CO detector in your home...." Read more

"...This helps you get a clean, uninterrupted smoke alarm sound at the listener. No talking or countdown...." Read more

Support was good (Was: Whoever did the setup instructions messed up)
4 Stars
Support was good (Was: Whoever did the setup instructions messed up)
EDIT: I finally had a call with the person from Ring support. She was very knowledgeable, and she totally understood my feedback about how the instructions and the feedback given by the app and the device were misleading. Original review below:I tried to give this feedback on the Ring site, but that thing seems almost designed to frustrate that sort of thing, so here goes here. The instructions for doing the "learning mode" seem clear, if as the writer, you're a bit of a slacker, but a key part of it isn't thought through. Judging by some of the negative reviews, many others are having problems because of this. The key part is this: It's not clear when the device is and isn't in "test/learning" mode! Since the setup screens have this one picture with a big black arrow pointing at a button, they will press it. This puts the device into "test/learn" mode. THEN, when they are subsequently prompted to press the button, they are taking the device out of "test/learn" mode! Such users will then dutifully go through the test, and see the red light reacting to the sounds, but the test will never successfully complete.I finally figured this out. This tells me that the setup instructions for this product were not thoroughly tested by genuine users unfamiliar with the device. On the surface, it looks like ok instructions. However, there needs to be more and earlier explanation, combined with better feedback from the device and app when things aren't going the correct way. The app should be getting a signal about the sound detection without the alarm detection, so it can warn the user the device is in the wrong state. Instead, the reacting lights fool the user into think the device is in the test/learn state.I hope someone at Ring gets this feedback, looks at some of the negative reviews, and thinks a little more deeply about this.
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