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CES 2016: First Alert Announces HomeKit-Connected Safe, Thermostat and Environment Monitor

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First Alert's first HomeKit-enabled product, the Onelink Smoke Alarm, was released in November. At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, First Alert is showing off several additional HomeKit-connected products, including an environment monitor, a thermostat, and the first HomeKit safe.

The OneLink by First Alert Wi-Fi Safe is a small in-home safe meant to house small valuables. It connects to a HomeKit setup via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, allowing Siri voice commands or the accompanying iPhone app to open the safe when directed. The safe runs on batteries and includes a built-in accelerometer that is able to send an alert to the iPhone if someone attempts to move or open it.

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First Alert's Onelink Environment Monitor monitors the temperature and humidity in a room, plus it includes sensors that are able to detect both high and low levels of carbon monoxide. A multi-color LED ring on the outside of the Monitor lets users see the status of the environment at a glance, changing colors to reflect shifting temperatures. Alerts are also sent to an iOS device.

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The Onelink by First Alert Wi-Fi Thermostat joins several other HomeKit-enabled thermostats that are available on the market. Like other thermostats, it connects to a home's Wi-Fi connection to allow the temperature to be controlled using Siri voice commands or the Onelink Home app.

Additional information on First Alert's HomeKit-enabled products, including pricing details and release dates, will be available later in 2016.

Top Rated Comments

140 months ago
It would be nice if that safe was powered by a wall outlet and used the batteries for backup purposes.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Moonlight Avatar
140 months ago
No GPS in the safe? No thanks.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ron7624 Avatar
140 months ago
Very Cool. I want the safe.
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EJ.Campbell Avatar
140 months ago
Given this device doesn't regulate temp, isn't more accurately a thermometer?
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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