Giz Wiz Show #1526 July 9th, 2015, our 10th Independently Produced Giz Wiz Show!

Here's an easy way to upgrade your 9-volt battery powered smoke detector to a smarter device.

It's called the Roost Smart Battery. The company says their Roost Smart Battery for smoke alarms transforms your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm into a smart home device as fast as you can change a battery. With the same form factor as a conventional 9-volt battery, the Roost Smart Battery works with existing alarms to upgrade the safety and convenience. Once installed in your device, download the app to your smart phone, tablet, etc. Then you can have alarm notifications delivered wherever you are. With Roost installed, you'll receive emergency alerts on your smartphone – no matter where you are. It's probably best to ask friends, family and emergency contacts to also monitor your alarms for increased peace-of-mind when you're away from home. And now no more 3 AM chirps! Roost tells you when the smoke alarm’s batteries are running low, so you can take action to avoid those dreaded middle-of-the-night interruptions. Silence your alarm from your phone during false alarms or the times when you burn the toast. Works with select 9V-only alarms. 5+ year battery life. The company says their replaceable battery will last up to 5x longer than most conventional 9V batteries. For fast installation no hubs, wires or professionals needed. Upgrade your smoke alarm in minutes by simply changing the 9V battery and connecting to Wi-Fi. Price $35, available in September, 2015. When you need a new battery, it's $14.95 plus shipping. The electronics from your original Roost clicks on to the bottom of the replacement battery. 

Company video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjCYUtU9Sh0

Company website: http://www.smartroost.net/

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1526