PLACE is a suite of advanced smoke and carbon monoxide alarm devices designed to enhance home safety, comfort, and security with room-specific functionality.
Why PLACE?
Expertise You Can Trust
Leverages 50 years of experience in fire protection and sensing technology.
Multi-Function Protection
PLACE combines multiple safety and security functions into one system, eliminating the need for multiple standalone devices.
Room-Specific Safety
Designed to meet the unique risks of different spaces in your home.
Smart Connnectivity
Monitor and control all your PLACE devices through a single, user-friendly app.
PLACE isn’t just another smart device—it’s backed by decades of expertise in fire safety and sensing technology. The company behind PLACE, Gentex Corporation, has been a global leader in commercial fire protection for over 50 years. In fact, Gentex developed the industry’s first photoelectric smoke detector and continues to design safety solutions used in buildings, vehicles, and aerospace today. PLACE is Gentex’s stride toward bringing industry-leading protection into your home.
The PLACE portfolio includes four distinct models, each designed for specific areas of the home:
Any Space Unit— Smart Smoke and carbon monoxide detection, Wi-Fi connectivity, ambient temperature and humidity sensing, motion detection, and a smart nightlight.
Nursery Unit— Includes a video monitoring camera, two-way intercom, white noise generator, and air quality sensors.
Garage Unit— Features CO and heat detection, a security camera, and intercom functionality.
Kitchen Unit— Provides natural gas (methane) detection and VOC monitoring to enhance kitchen safety.
PLACE is designed to integrate safety, comfort, and security features into a single, sophisticated platform.
Safety
- Smart Smoke & CO Detection: Advanced sensors detect smoke and carbon monoxide, providing early warnings to protect occupants.
- Specialized Safety Features: Combines multiple technologies to address the nuanced safety requirements of various home spaces.
- Localized Voice Alerts & Low-Frequency Sounder: Provides clear, distinct warnings to ensure occupants wake up and respond appropriately.
Comfort
- Temperature & Humidity Sensing: Helps maintain a comfortable home environment by identifying potential issues like excessive humidity.
- White Noise Generator in Nursery Unit: Creates a soothing sleep environment for infants.
Security
- Built-in Cameras & Two-Way Intercoms: Enables real-time video monitoring of sensitive spaces like nurseries and garages.
- Allows instant communication with family members from anywhere.
- Motion Detection & Smart Nightlight: Adds a layer of security and convenience, ensuring better visibility at night.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity & Mobile App Control: Users can monitor all PLACE devices remotely via the PLACE app.
