PLACE by Gentex in Stores Now

Gentex Corporation announced today the launch of PLACE, a new smart home safety system now available for online and in-store purchase through a national big-box retailer. 

PLACE is not just another smart smoke alarm – it’s a suite of advanced, multi-feature smoke and carbon monoxide alarms designed to enhance home safety, comfort, and security with room-specific functionality.

Originally founded as a fire protection company, Gentex has been a leader in commercial fire safety for over 50 years. The company pioneered the industry’s first photoelectric smoke detector and continues to deliver innovative safety solutions across the global automotive, fire protection and aerospace industries.

The launch of PLACE in the retail space marks a significant milestone in making intelligent home safety solutions more accessible to consumers. PLACE integrates multiple safety features into a single, sophisticated system, all controlled via a user-friendly mobile app.

The Product Lineup: Any Space

The PLACE portfolio consists of four distinct models designed for specific areas of the home. As the base unit of the PLACE product family, the Any Space unit protects central living areas and brings together the fundamental features that power all four models:

Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detection, Wi-Fi connectivity, ambient temperature and humidity sensing, motion detection, smart nightlight, and localized voice alerts.

Room-Specific Units

• Nursery Unit: Includes a video monitoring camera, two-way intercom, white noise generator, air quality sensors, and VOC monitoring
• Garage Unit: Features CO and heat detection (instead of smoke detection), a security camera, and intercom functionality
• Kitchen Unit: Provides natural gas (methane) detection, and VOC monitoring to enhance kitchen safety

By combining multiple safety and security functions into one system, PLACE eliminates the need for multiple stand-alone devices and apps, simplifying home safety management. The PLACE system is manufactured in Zeeland, Michigan, leveraging Gentex’s decades of expertise in high-quality fire protection technology while providing safe, secure devices that are manufactured in the U.S.

Industry-First Low-Frequency Sounder Technology

PLACE introduces an industry-first low-frequency sounder across its product portfolio designed to improve alarm effectiveness, particularly for deep sleepers, children, and individuals with hearing impairments. Unlike traditional smoke alarms that use high-frequency tones, PLACE units emit low-frequency tones proven to be more effective at waking people in emergency situations.

This feature meets emerging safety standards, including new residential code requirements in states like California. PLACE is one of the only viable providers of compliant technology currently.

Get Your Home Solution System Today

Create your own custom solution perfect for your home today with PLACE. The PLACE Any Space unit is also available in select retail stores nationwide. For updates on the PLACE products, join our mailing list below.