Honeywell Ademco 5800CO Wireless CO Detector
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It depends entirely on your wired system; for example, it will work with a Honeywell VISTA-based system. With a wireless receiver like the 6160RF or 5881ENH, you can get up to 20P. The receivers are available for purchase separately.
Mine had a ten-year expiration date from when I bought it.
The unit has a 5- to 7-year active life.
1. It is debatable. Did they use their installer code to program your system? To check if you can access your system, try using the factory install code. If that's the case, you can find the instructions on YouTube. - With heartfelt greetings, - Mark
Selected User Reviews For Honeywell Ademco 5800CO Wireless CO Detector
I purchased this replacement unit several months ago, and it is the same model as the one I had previously. It went up fine, but I'd had a 22 error code on my panel for months and finally tried to figure out what was wrong today. It must be installed by the security company; It's impossible to do it on your own, and if you've switched alarm companies, they won't even try. So the $100 I spent on this was a waste in some ways, but not entirely. Technically, it still works because it detects carbon monoxide. However, if it were to go off, it would not trigger my alarm system, so I would not be aware unless I was home and heard it. The instructions for programming it into your system that come with it are far too ambiguous for you to do it on your own. Your alarm company may refuse to do it unless you purchase it from them for a much higher price and pay an installation fee. If you want it monitored as part of your system, give them a call before buying it.
The price is outrageous for such a high-end item. It does exactly what it says. Although the price is outrageous for such a high-end smoke alarm, it is still less than the alarm company's offer of $90. Another major complaint is that these must be programmed through Honeywell's central panels. The newer panels appear to be relatively simple to program, but the older ones - It's not that simple. To get the older ones to work, you must pull the battery tab on the detector. Then, on the panel, look for the old one in the list, change the serial number on the existing entry, save, and exit. It's easier said than done, but it's a lot less work than creating a new entry and deleting the old one. The alarm technician changed three detectors in five minutes (at a cost of $79 per minute). I guess I'm just annoyed that this unit is so expensive and that I had to pay someone to install it for me.
After you've installed the detectors, you'll need to figure out how to get your alarm control panel to recognize them. You can learn how to do it by watching videos on YouTube. We chose to have the alarm company come out, and we kept an eye on the technician. Exactly like the video on YouTube. We're confident that if we have to do it again, we'll be able to do it on our own.
I agree with nuke, and this is ridiculous; I'm sick of these corporations and their policies. It's illegal and should be outlawed because of the price tag they're asking. It doesn't even say how long it will last in the description or when it will expire, which is important. As a result of the experience. , the alarm will continue to sound and the device will stop working. It's not feasible at the price they're asking.
I'm relieved that I was finally able to add a CO detector to our home security system. We've experimented with plug-ins in the past. CO detectors are available, but combining them with the main alarm only adds to our family's safety. It was easy to put together thanks to clear instructions. Be aware that following the steps to enroll the detector in the alarm will cause it to be placed on Loop 4. It has to be on Loop 1 at all times. Change it to Loop 1 if you want to use it.
I've been using Honeywell products for a long time and have always been pleased with them. Their performance is reliable, and they're simple to install and program into Honeywell alarm systems. Previously, this product had a 7-day trial period. It used to take a year for a sensor to last a year, but now it lasts ten years. This meant that the device would need to be replaced every seven years. Every ten years, it must now be replaced. It is a cost-cutting measure for the customer. Honeywell, I appreciate your assistance.
The product has a ten-year lifespan. Mine is set to expire in July 2029. I connected it to my monitored alarm system with the help of YouTube. Save money by programming it through YouTube; it's not difficult. The only thing I don't like about it is the price; $100 is a lot of money for peace of mind, but it's worth it.
Our ADT Wireless Alarm system needed a replacement, and they were able to provide one! If you know how and have the installer code, you can install it yourself! At some point, I'll include it.
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