Australia’s Most Trusted Photoelectric Smoke Alarms
- Alarms Arrive To You Already Interconnected
- AU Standard Compliance Certificate Included In Box
- Easy DIY Install – No Wiring Required
- 10 Year Battery Never Needs Replacing
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We are experts in interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. You can be confident that our smoke alarms are legally compliant to Australian Standard 3786:2014 which covers all Australian states including NSW, Victoria and the new legislation being rolled-out in Queensland.
ExcellentBased on 156 reviewsIan Johnson2024-09-13I really appreciate good service and that’s what I got on a Saturday morning at 7am. Zen answered the phone and helped me with an alarm issue even though they were not the installers. Great job.Bettina2024-08-21Purchased a 5 pack of Zen alarms. Christian was helpful with recommending what I needed for my house. Not only are the alarms great but I got a free fire blanket too! Alarms arrived already interconnected so thats one less thing I had to do 😊 Thanks Zen & Christian 👍🏾Craig Brown2024-08-16Christian is super helpful, delivers excellent customer service and quality smoke alarms. Well done!Sam Headford2024-08-14I recently purchased a smoke alarm and couldn't be more impressed. Delivery was surprisingly fast and the smoke alarm itself was simple to install. It's easy to support local Australian businesses when they provide a high level of service like Christian from Zen.Bernardine Timmins2024-08-09Christian was absolutely excellent, so very helpful and patient and explained everything to me about the smoke alarms I have purchased from him. Christian went above and beyond for me even organising my electrician to pick them up for me. I have had alarms installed by an excellent electrician that Christian suggested and with a free remote control. I am so very grateful that I got my alarms through Christian and I have recommended Christian to all family and friends as I know they will be 100% satisfied with Christian's professional and helpful serviceMichael Swan2024-08-09Smoke alarms arrived the very next day. Worked first time. Simple instructions and certificate in the box. Can recommend to others. Thanks Zen.Chris Rayner2024-08-08Excellent service and product. I had these installed at my home and my parents home. The whole process was very streamlined. Delivery was quick and installation was really very simple.Daniel Smith2024-08-07Ordered online and arrived super fast. What I really like about these ZEN alarms is that I didn't have to interconnect them myself - they arrived to me already interconnected. Can highly recommend as very easy to install.Shaun Hird2024-08-06Replaced my old alarms with these ones - no issues and good price too. Had a question about the remote control and spoke on the phone with Christian who was helpful. Recommend watching the video on their website. Thanks for the free fire blanket.A D'Alton2024-07-10Top class service. Extremely fast delivery and easy to install. Christian was very professional and certainly has a passion for smoke alarms, he is a walking Wikipedia on where to Install and how many are required.
Interconnected Photoelectric Smoke Alarms
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ZEN Smoke Alarms
Wireless Interconnectable Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 10 year battery x 1 pack
Model: ZEN-10-WIP- AU Standard Certified (AS 3786:2014)
- 10 year battery never needs replacing
- Easy DIY install (no wiring required)
- Complies with QLD smoke alarm laws
- FREE SHIPPING for all orders over $100
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ZEN Smoke Alarms
Wireless Interconnected Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 10 year battery x 5 pack + Bonus Remote & Free Fire Blanket
Model: ZEN-10-WIP- Alarms come already interconnected!
- BONUS remote control easy hush & test
- FREE fire blanket for added protection
- AU Standard Certified (AS 3786:2014)
- 10 year battery never needs replacing
- Complies with QLD smoke alarm laws
- Easy DIY install (no wiring required)
- FREE SHIPPING!
Sale price – hurry ends soon! -
ZEN Smoke Alarms
Wireless Interconnected Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 10 year battery x 7 pack + Bonus Remote & Free Fire Blanket
Model: ZEN-10-WIP- Alarms come already interconnected!
- BONUS remote control easy hush & test
- FREE fire blanket for added protection
- AU Standard Certified (AS 3786:2014)
- 10 year battery never needs replacing
- Complies with QLD smoke alarm laws
- Easy DIY install (no wiring required)
- FREE SHIPPING!
Sale price – hurry ends soon! -
ZEN Smoke Alarms
Wireless Interconnected Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 10 year battery x 10 pack + Bonus Remote & Free Fire Blanket
Model: ZEN-10-WIP- Alarms come already interconnected!
- BONUS remote control easy hush & test
- FREE fire blanket for added protection
- AU Standard Certified (AS 3786:2014)
- 10 year battery never needs replacing
- Complies with QLD smoke alarm laws
- Easy DIY install (no wiring required)
- FREE SHIPPING!
Sale price – hurry ends soon!
Why Buy Our Smoke Alarms?
G’day! My name is Christian from ZEN Smoke Alarms.
When you call 0478 596 402 you will always be speaking with me – a smoke alarm expert that is knowledgeable, friendly, and who genuinely wants to help you!
ZEN Smoke Alarms are perfect for home owners, landlords and property sellers who need a stress-free and affordable smoke alarm solution. It is these qualities which has seen ZEN Smoke Alarms become Australia’s most popular online smoke alarm retailer.
But don’t just take my word for it, our reputation speaks for itself! See what others are saying with over 150+ Google 5-star reviews attesting to the reliability of our products and the exceptional customer service we provide.
ZEN Smoke Alarms are manufactured, tested and certified to Australian Standard 3786:2014. A copy of the certificate is provided in the box with every alarm.
Not all smoke alarms are truly Australian Standard Certified. Look for the bright red Australian Standard Certified logo on our products and packaging – this is your genuine symbol of quality and trust.
ZEN Smoke Alarms are a proud member of the Fire Protection Association Australia (FPAA).
Key Features of our Wireless Interconnected Photoelectric Smoke Alarms
- Wireless photoelectric interconnected smoke alarm – the type preferred by fire authorities in Australia
- Australian Standard Certified (AS 3786:2014)
- Easy DIY setup (no electrician required)
- Quick wireless interconnect with up to 30 other interconnected smoke alarms
- 10 year lithium battery – no need to replace for the lifespan of the alarm
- Large easy press hush button to silence nuisance alarms
- Loud 85dB warning alarm to ensure alarm is heard
- Suitable for compliance with QLD smoke alarm laws
- FREE shipping Australia wide for orders over $100
Recommended Photoelectric Smoke Alarm Placement
Queensland legislation is the most stringent within the nation and states that wireless interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms must be installed on each storey:
- In each bedroom; and,
- In hallways which connect bedrooms and the rest of the dwelling; or
- If there is no hallway, between the bedrooms and other parts of the storey; and
- If there are no bedrooms on a storey at least one smoke alarm must be installed in the most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling.
Additionally, the legislation states;
Where practicable smoke alarms must be placed on the ceiling. Smoke alarms must not be placed:
- Within 300mm of a corner of a ceiling and a wall,
- Within 300mm of a light fitting,
- Within 400mm of an air-conditioning vent,
- Within 400mm of the blades of a ceiling fan.
There are special requirements for stairways, sloping ceilings, and ceilings with exposed beams. Specific requirements are further explained in the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008.
If it is not practical for the prescribed location requirements to be met (e.g. may be affected by hot steam from shower or fumes from cooking), the owner may put the alarm at another location that will still provide a warning to occupants of the building.
The diagram below is produced by the Queensland Fire Department and serves as a useful representation to show smoke alarm locations within a dwelling.
Stress Free DIY Install…
Our ZEN bundle packs arrive to you already interconnected – no need to pair them up as we’ve done it for you!
STEP 1: Open the box
STEP 2: Turn on the alarms
STEP 3: Ready to go
Can I Install Wireless Interconnected Smoke Alarms in QLD?
Frequently Asked Questions
The number of interconnected smoke alarms required is relative to the size, floor layout and what state the dwelling is located in. QLD legislation states that a smoke alarm must be installed;
- on each storey
- in each bedroom
- in hallways that connect bedrooms and the rest of the dwelling
- if there is no hallway, between the bedroom and other parts of the storey
- if there are no bedrooms on a storey, at least one smoke alarm must be installed in the most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling.
The example floorplan below was developed by the Queensland Fire Department and depicts required smoke alarm locations within a building – use this as a guide for determining your own requirements.
The ‘recommended placement’ section of our website also contains more information.
No, as our ZEN wireless smoke alarms have a non-removeable 10-year battery (not hardwired to 240v mains power) they can be easily DIY installed and do not require an electrician.
Please note however if you purchase one of our Emerald Planet 240V hardwired smoke alarms then yes it will need to be installed by a licensed electrician.
Yes they can! Whilst ZEN Smoke Alarm bundle packs arrive to you pre-interconnected as one group, alarms in a bundle pack can still be split up. For example, you may prefer to split a smoke alarm 10-pack bundle into two separate groups by having 5 alarms in one property and 5 in another property (each group functioning independently of the other). You can even purchase extra ZEN alarms to add into a bundle pack group and make it bigger. It’s fully flexible and up to you to decide.
Refer to our setup & install page for more information.
No. The interconnection is wireless and uses a radio frequency so that the alarms must be uniquely paired to one another. All alarms in one property are paired with a ‘master’ alarm, which is distinct from a ‘master’ alarm on any adjoining property.
No, we do not maintain a ‘bricks and mortar’ shopfront. Our listed address is an admin office only and we do not keep stock at this location. Maintaining a 100% online presence allows us to keep all overheads as low as possible – this is reflected in our smoke alarm pricing. If you require interconnected smoke alarms urgently and/or time critical please let us know prior to purchase and we can express post them to you at no extra cost!
Please refer to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) fact sheet below.
Our blog post also contains more helpful information about smoke alarm compliance when selling your property in QLD.
Wireless interconnected smoke alarms work by communicating with each other using a radio frequency (RF) signal, without the need to physically install hard cabling between each alarm.
When one alarm detects smoke, it will wirelessly ‘talk’ to all other interconnected smoke alarms paired within the same network using the RF signal, so that all activate simultaneously (usually within 10 seconds of the initial detection). This provides a greater early warning and response time for occupants, especially in multi-story dwellings.
Our interconnected smoke alarms cannot be affected by other household RF devices (i.e. wireless smoke alarms situated in neighbouring properties) as the technology is purposely designed to eliminate any such interference during the unique network pairing process.
TV or A/C remote controls do not interfere with interconnected smoke alarms either as they typically use different technology (infrared IR vs radio frequency RF). Our ZEN interconnected smoke alarms do not use internet or home WiFi.
It is often impossible to tell if smoke alarms are interconnected just by looking at them with the naked eye. The best way to determine if your smoke alarms are interconnected is by testing them! Fortunately ours come with a dual test / hush button concealed in the centre of the alarm itself to make this easy.
Simply press and release the centre surface of your ZEN alarm – if all alarms within the same network activate then it means the alarms are successfully interconnected (note it may take up to 10 seconds for all alarms to activate – this is normal). You may also use the optional remote control device to test your interconnected smoke alarms. For further information on interconnecting and/or pairing your smoke alarms please go here setup & install.
Please refer to your state legislation or read one of our helpful blog posts – you will find these in the ‘latest news’ below this FAQ section. QLD legislation states that if an existing 240v hard wired alarm is to be replaced, it must be replaced with a 240v hard wired photoelectric smoke alarm.
The National Construction Code also states that any new dwellings being built or dwellings being substantially renovated must have 240v hard wired photoelectric alarms installed.
Read our helpful blog post for more information on the QLD rules surrounding hardwired vs battery powered smoke alarms.
Both brands comply to Australian Standard 3786:2014 and both brands are very good!
Emerald Planet smoke alarms also manufacture a 240V hardwired (mains powered) smoke alarm that can be interconnected with the Emerald Planet wireless 10 year battery powered smoke alarm – this is useful for some people who require a combination of both types in their property (QLD legislation says any existing 240v hard wired smoke alarms must be replaced with hardwired).
Emerald Planet smoke alarms are not compatible with ZEN Smoke Alarms, and vice versa (i.e. different brands cannot be interconnected together).
Some insurance providers can decline to quote your property if you don’t fulfil their underwriting criteria when it comes to fire protection. It is always recommended to install interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms and check with your insurance provider or insurance broker to make sure you meet the necessary requirements.
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* One remote control and fire blanket included for free with every ZEN smoke alarm bundle pack purchased. Free shipping for all orders over $100.