How We Compare
Before you invest in the breakthrough nighttime fire safety of the Lifetone HL™, you have the right to feel confident you are getting the best protection for the price available on the market today.
Because there are so many different fire alerting and alarm products available, the easiest way to compare one to another is to ask a set of simple questions about every product you consider – including the Lifetone HL. If you find another product that can pass all of these tests and is a better value for your money than the Lifetone HL, buy it.
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Does it use the 520 Hz "square wave" alarm signal proven in scientifically-controlled testing to be the most effective at waking people in a fire emergency? |
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Does it build on the protection you already have by taking advantage of all of your existing smoke detectors, without needing any extra wiring or complicated installation? If yes, does it also offer a compatibility test to make sure it works with your smoke alarms? |
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Is it listed under both the Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) code for fire alarm devices (UL 217) and the code for signaling devices for the hearing impaired (UL 1971), and does it meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association national fire alarm code (NFPA 72)? |
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Does it operate using a normal household electrical outlet, alert you if the power is out, and provide at least 7 days battery back-up (now a UL code requirement)? After a power outage does it allow you to easily re-test to make sure it is still working correctly? |
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Does it include a bed shaker as another type of alerting device, and if so is the bed shaker UL listed, moisture resistant, and protected from overheating? |
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Does it have a nuisance alarm silencing function, combined with enhanced sensitivity after being silenced in case there is a real fire emergency? |
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If it is going to sit on your nightstand, does it do "double duty" as an alarm clock in addition to fire protection? |
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Does it offer at least a two-year warranty? |
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Once you have compared all of the features, benefits, and prices of other options available, you'll know that the Lifetone HL not only offers superior set of capabilities for home fire safety but it is also the best value for the money.