Editors' note, June 24, 2015: Roost's Kickstarter campaign from the fall of 2014 was successful, and today the company announced the start of preorders of the battery on Amazon. The product has been updated to coincide with the launch and the piece is updated to reflect the changes.
The setup seems simple enough. Download the app, connect the battery to your router, and replace your existing battery. Once the smoke detector sounds, you'll get a push notification and be able to dial emergency services or a preprogrammed emergency contact right from the iOS and Android app. Because you can name each battery via the app, you'll also know which smoke detector is sounding.
The campaign helped Roost finish the prototype. I had concerns that the company could squeeze Wi-Fi smarts and five years of battery life into the promised 9V form. The finished product touts a new coat of paint, but it certainly looks like Roost pulled it off. Better yet, after the five-year lifespan of the battery ends, you no longer have to replace the whole unit.
source : www.cnet.com
No comments:
Post a Comment