Summary of WiFi Smoke Detector
This WiFi Smoke Detector sends texts when smoke is sensed, providing an extra alert layer for a battery storage area (especially for lithium polymer fires). It complements regular detectors and can email or call (local regulations may apply). The creator prefers to manually call authorities after multiple alerts and notes registration may be required to notify fire departments. Components include Particle Photon, MQ2 sensor, piezo buzzer, prototyping board, 5V USB power, and IFTTT for notifications and controls.
Parts used in the WiFi Smoke Detector:
- Particle Photon
- MQ2 sensor
- Piezo buzzer
- Prototyping Board
- 5V USB battery or USB wall charger
- IFTTT account for texting, calling, emailing, controlling outlets
This is a simple WiFI Smoke Detector that texts me when it senses smoke. I made this for my battery storage area in case of a lithium polymer fire. I still have all of my regular smoke detectors installed and I don’t suggest relying only on this, but rather as an extra layer of protection. If I had a house I would install a proper fire alarm system that calls the fire department, but I live in a small apartment so I can’t. I can set this one to email and call the local fire department as well(local laws apply). In my county it is allowed as long as you register it with the fire department. Either way, I would rather call the fire department myself when I receive multiple texts.
This solution is much better than only using regular smoke detectors. If something happens while I’m a work, the whole place will burn down. Accidents happen, and when you live in an apartment complex, any one of your neighbors could cause a fire. I live a mile from work so if I receive a text, lives could potentially be saved.
1. Particle Photon
2. MQ2 sensor
3. Piezo buzzer
4. Prototyping Board
5. 5V USB battery or usb wall charger
6. IFTTT(If This Then That) account for texting, calling, emailing, controlling outlets.
For more detail:
WiFi Smoke Detector
- What does this WiFi Smoke Detector do?
It senses smoke and sends texts, and can also email or call using IFTTT. - Can I rely on this detector instead of regular smoke detectors?
No, the creator still uses regular smoke detectors and recommends this as an extra layer of protection, not a replacement. - What sensor is used to detect smoke?
The project uses an MQ2 sensor to detect smoke. - What microcontroller is used in the project?
The project uses a Particle Photon. - How is the detector powered?
It is powered by a 5V USB battery or a USB wall charger. - Can this device contact the fire department directly?
It can be set to email and call the local fire department, but local laws and registration may apply; the creator prefers to call after receiving multiple texts. - What notification service does the project use?
It uses an IFTTT account for texting, calling, emailing, and controlling outlets.
