How to Set Up Your Ring Alarm Smoke & CO Listener

What You'll Need

• Ring Alarm Smoke & CO Listener
• Ring Alarm Base Station (required)
• Ring app (iOS/Android)
• Ring account
• Existing smoke/CO detectors to monitor

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Ring Alarm required: Base Station must be set up
2. Open Ring app: Go to Devices → Add Device
3. Select Listener: Choose "Smoke & CO Listener"
4. Pull battery tab: Activate the Listener
5. Wait for pairing: Base Station will discover device
6. Mount Listener: Place within 3 feet of existing smoke/CO alarm
7. Test: Test your smoke alarm - Listener should detect and alert
8. Adjust placement: Move closer if it doesn't detect alarm sound

Key Features

• Works with existing alarms: No need to replace smoke detectors
• Listens for T3/T4 patterns: Detects standard alarm sounds
• Ring integration: Triggers Ring Alarm and notifications
• Professional monitoring: Can dispatch fire department (with subscription)
• Battery powered: Easy installation anywhere
• 3-year battery: Long-lasting CR123A battery

Troubleshooting

• Not detecting alarm: Move Listener closer to smoke detector
• False alerts: May detect other loud sounds. Adjust placement
• Only listens: Doesn't replace smoke detectors - adds connectivity
• T3/T4 pattern: Works with standard temporal pattern alarms only
• Reset: Remove battery, hold tamper button, reinsert