How Connected Smoke Detectors Support Efficient Building Management and Resident Confidence in Multifamily Buildings

In multifamily buildings, where residents live side by side and infrastructure is shared, technology that enables better visibility and communication is increasingly important. At sfty by Resideo, we provide connected smoke detectors designed for multifamily environments—helping building managers streamline system oversight and offering residents greater clarity about what’s happening in their homes.

🔧 Improved Oversight for Building Managers

With connected smoke detectors and the sfty Control dashboard, administrators gain insight into the operational status of all devices across a building:

• Are all devices currently connected?
• Are there any battery alerts or device disconnections?
• Has a detector been removed or altered?

This remote visibility allows facility teams to identify and resolve technical issues more efficiently, with fewer in-unit checks or manual inspections.

🧘 Confidence for Residents

Residents benefit from knowing their building’s smoke detection system is being actively monitored. They can:

• Receive notifications if a smoke alarm is triggered near their apartment.
• Know that device status and performance is visible to administrators.
• Be reassured that alerts will reach the relevant people if action is needed.

📲 Broader Communication When an Alarm Is Detected

When a smoke alarm is triggered in a connected building:

• Notifications can be sent to other residents as appropriate.
• Administrators and residents are alerted via SMS, reducing delays in response coordination.
• The event can be escalated to designated contacts or building personnel.

In shared buildings, where events in one unit can affect others, timely, building-wide communication helps ensure everyone is better informed.

Connected smoke detection supports better-managed buildings. By integrating connected smoke detectors into multifamily residences, sfty by Resideo supports clearer communication, streamlined administration, and more responsive building management.

To learn more about how connected solutions can support your building's operations, get in touch with sales.