This project is to bridge the gap between expensive home monitoring systems that have a call center and basic smoke detectors that do not do much of anything. With several members of my family who are firefighters, I know the importance of response time when a fire is happening. With the MKRFOX1200 and a flame/temperature sensor, an alarm can be triggered in the cloud that is connected either to the station itself or the dispatch center for the city through a backend (or integrated into current systems). This will do two things. One, cut out the middle man if you have a home monitoring system. Two, if you only rely on basic smoke alarms it will automatically alert the authorities much like a home monitoring solution.
Using the MKRFOX1200 with Sigfox you do not have to worry about the device connecting directly to your home WiFi, and it will be a direct replacement for your home's standard smoke alarms, even using the existing 9v battery. With the Geo-location feature, it will be able to pinpoint exactly where the fire is so no guessing for the responders to the call. The cost of the subscription could also be funded by the city and devices even handed out as preventative measures to those in need of smoke alarms. With this device we will be able to connect one of the most important devices in our home directly with those who need to know the most.
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