First Alert Atom Micro Smoke & Fire Alarm

First Alert Atom Micro Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Alarm, this tiny alarm detects smoke and fire, and is vastly smaller than other such alarms and of a better design (they say).  It was about time some company modernized the ugly smoke detector we all have in our homes.  I tried one of these a year ago and like it very much.  I ordered 2 more tonight for other areas of my home (from Amazon). Amazon has a good price on a 2-pack about, $32.  The two pack would be $8 more at local big box stores. If you shop locally, shoot for about $16 each

1.     they detect in a new way, running invisible waves or steams out to look for trouble (per  video on some websites)

2.     the battery is odd, 3 volt, but lasts 10 years, time to replace anyway

3.     comes with the battery

4.     very easy to install

5.     is very loud, 30% louder than the big, ugly ones

6.     has far fewer false alarms it has ways to figure out some burning item in the stove from a “real” fire  I have never had a false alarm from my first unit

Here is a photo of a pair of them, of course only one per room or location is needed.  Buying in pairs saves a little money.