When you are away, your fur baby's safety is our top priority. Furbo’s CO/Smoke Alarm notification (available with the Furbo Nanny subscription) monitors your home environment 24/7 and alerts you the moment a potential emergency is detected.
💡 Key Features
Powered by AI sound recognition technology, Furbo specifically identifies the sound of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Once triggered:
Real-time Push Notifications: An urgent alert is sent immediately to your smartphone.
Video Cloud Recording: Furbo automatically records a clip of the event, allowing you to see exactly what is happening in real-time.
🎯 Supported Alarm Types
To ensure accuracy and minimise false alerts, Furbo’s AI model is optimised for globally standardised alarm patterns:
T3 Alarm (Temporal 3): Typically used for Smoke Alarms (Pattern: Beep-Beep-Beep-Pause).
T4 Alarm (Temporal 4): Typically used for CO (Carbon Monoxide) Alarms (Pattern: Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep-Pause).
💡 Pro Tip: For optimal detection, place your Furbo in the same room as your alarm or near it without large obstructions. The volume of the alarm is a critical factor for AI recognition.
🛠️ How to Test It at Home?
We strongly recommend performing a manual test after setting up your Furbo to ensure your environment is optimised for detection:
Placement: Place your alarm-playing device close to the Furbo.
Continuous Playback: During the test, play your home alarm sound continuously for 2–3 minutes. Ensure the volume is set to maximum.
Observe Notifications: The AI requires a short period of consistent sound to confirm the pattern and distinguish it from background noise. Check your phone for the push notification.
🎧 Recommended Test Audio & Buying Guide
If your current home alarm does not trigger a notification during the test, it may be due to a non-standard frequency or rhythm that the AI model cannot yet identify.
You can refer to the videos below, which contain the "Standard Alarm Tones" that Furbo recognises most accurately. If you plan to upgrade your home safety equipment, we recommend choosing devices that emit similar sounds:
⚠️ Important Reminders
We strive to make Furbo the most reliable guardian for your pets, but please be aware of the following limitations:
Not a Substitute for Professional Systems: The CO/Smoke Alarm notification is a supplemental feature and cannot replace professional home security monitoring or life-safety equipment.
Detection Limitations: While we cover most common alarm frequencies, Furbo may not recognise certain models due to variations in pitch, frequency, or the age of the device.
Environmental Factors: Excessive background noise, internet latency, or placing the Furbo too far from the alarm (low volume) may affect detection performance.
We value your feedback and are constantly working with the Furbo AI team to expand our detection capabilities. If your home alarm is not being detected, please contact our Support Team to share your experience with us.