X-Sense XS01-M Link+ Pro Smoke Alarm User Manual

1 Introduction

Thank you for your purchase. This user manual contains important information regarding the operation of your X-Sense smoke alarms. Ensure you read this user manual fully before installing and operating the smoke alarms and base station. If you are installing these smoke alarms and base station for use by others, you must leave this manual (or a copy of it) with the end user.

These smoke alarms comply with the European standard EN 14604:2005+AC:2008 and are designed to detect smoke. These smoke alarms can be connected to the X-Sense SBS50 base station using the X-Sense Home Security app. After connecting to the base station, these alarms will be interconnected, so when one alarm is triggered, all will sound an alarm.

This alarm supports Link+ Pro. Please note the following:

• Only devices that are advertised as supporting Link+ Pro can be connected to the app via the base station.
• Link+ Pro supports both base station connection and a customizable wireless network as separate networks. You can only connect a device to one of them at a time. If you connect them to the base station, you'll receive app notifications but lose the customizable wireless network. Choosing the customizable wireless network means disconnecting from the base station and losing app notifications. Wireless interconnection is supported regardless of your choice.
• This device can be interconnected with other Link+ series devices to create a customizable wireless network.
• Switching between the base station and customizable wireless network is simple and can be done at any time by following the corresponding adding method.
• Please note that the interlinked test function is not supported by the base station.

Safety Information

DANGERS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS ALERT YOU TO IMPORTANT INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, OR POTENTIAL HAZARDS. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE SITUATIONS.

IMPORTANT

• THIS DEVICE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED PEOPLE. USE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS MAY IMPAIR ONE'S ABILITY TO HEAR THE SMOKE ALARM.
• FIRES IN CHIMNEYS, WALLS, ROOFS, OR BEHIND CLOSED DOORS MAY NOT BE DETECTED.
• THIS DEVICE IS NOT INTENDED FOR DETECTING FLAMES, HEAT, CARBON MONOXIDE, OR OTHER HAZARDOUS GASES.

WARNING

• NEVER IGNORE AN ALARM. FAILURE TO RESPOND CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
• THE SILENCE FEATURE IS ONLY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND WILL NOT CORRECT A PROBLEM. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR HOME FOR ANY POTENTIAL HAZARDS EVERY TIME AN ALARM SOUNDS.
• TEST THIS SMOKE ALARM ONCE A WEEK. IF THE ALARM FAILS TO TEST CORRECTLY, REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY! IF THE ALARM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ALERT YOU TO A PROBLEM.
• THIS ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
• ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES INCLUDING APPROPRIATE VENTILATION AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
• TO PREVENT INJURY, THIS DEVICE SHOULD BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE CEILING OR WALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
• BATTERIES SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT SUCH AS DIRECT SUNLIGHT, FIRE, ETC.

1.1 Product Overview

The product is a round smoke alarm unit with a central buzzer, an LED indicator, and a Test/Silence button.

1.2 Technical Specifications

NOTES:

1. Battery life is calculated on the current ratings in the standby mode with weekly testings. If its operation mode changes to an alarming condition, the battery life will be decreased accordingly.
2. The smoke alarm functions between 40 and 100°F (4.4 and 37.8°C). Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside of this range can reduce battery life and affect accuracy. We do not recommend operating the device outside of this range.

1.3 Package Contents

The package includes:

• Alarm Unit
• Mounting Bracket
• Screws
• Anchor Plugs
• User Manual
• CR123A Battery (Pre-installed)

2 Adding the Alarms to the Base Station

2.1 Device Setup

Download the X-Sense Home Security App. Search for "X-Sense Home Security" in the Apple App Store or Google Play, or scan the QR code. Create an account using a valid email address. If you already have an account, make sure it is updated to the latest version.

Before connecting devices, make sure that:

1. You know your Wi-Fi network name and password.
2. You are connecting your device using a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (incompatible with 5 GHz Wi-Fi network).
3. Make sure the Bluetooth on your phone is turned on.

NOTE: When the device is configured via Wi-Fi, make sure your mobile phone and devices are as close to the router as possible, which can speed up device configuration.

Connect the Link+ Pro Smoke Alarm to the Base Station

The alarms added to the same base station will be interconnected. When one of the alarms triggers, all alarms and the base station will sound the alarm together. You can receive push notifications wherever you are to stay informed of the device status, and to silence an alarm from your smartphone.

NOTE: Before adding devices to the system, make sure the base station has been successfully added to the app.

1. Tap [App Icon], select "Smoke Alarms", and then select "Link+ Pro Smoke Alarms (Working with SBS50 Base Station)”. Then select “XS01-M” in the product list. Enter a name for the alarm and select the room in which it is installed. Tap "Next" to add.
2. Remove the insulating film to power up the alarm.
3. Follow the prompts by pressing the test/silence button twice on the side of the smoke alarm until the red LED flashes rapidly, indicating that the device is waiting to connect to the Wi-Fi.
4. Tap "Next" to add the device. You will hear "Ready to add the device."
5. After successfully connected, you will hear "Device added" and the "Device added" page will appear. Then you can find the smoke alarm in the device list.
6. If you want to add multiple devices into the system, please repeat the above steps.

NOTE: If you fail to add the smoke alarm to the network within 60 seconds, the device will automatically exit the network configuration. To re-enter the network configuration, you need to repeat the above steps.

2.2 App Features

• Notifications: You will receive push notifications on the app for smoke alarms, danger cleared, low battery, device malfunction, end of life, etc.
• Device Test: Simply tap the “Device Test” button in the app to test whether the device is functioning properly.
• Device Sharing: You can share the device with your family members and friends. They will receive app push notifications for alarms and have the ability to silence the device, view historical events, etc.

3 Interconnect the Alarms Without Adding to the Base Station

If you don't want to add the smoke alarms to the base station, you can connect the smoke alarms using RF technology to create an interconnected alarm system. However, you will no longer be able to receive push notifications on your phone from the X-Sense Home Security app.

NOTE: The XS01-M smoke alarms can be connected to the X-Sense Link+ Pro and Link+ alarms using wireless interconnection without being connected to the base station.

3.1 How to Set Up and Interconnect Wireless Alarms

The wireless interlinked alarms contain a built-in RF module that enables you to wirelessly connect 2 or more interlinked alarms and create an interlinked network. When one unit is triggered, all interconnected alarms will sound. The X-Sense wireless interconnected alarms contain wireless interlinked smoke alarms, wireless interlinked carbon monoxide alarms, and wireless interlinked combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. This model is designed to be wirelessly interlinked with other X-Sense alarms, but is not designed to communicate with wireless interlinked alarms from other manufacturers.

The X-Sense wireless interlinked alarms in one multi-pack have already been interconnected, and the alarms in each multi-pack have their own independent interlinked network. If you have more than one multi-pack, you will need to connect them all to the same network. Choose one multi-pack as your base network and connect the other multi-packs to it.

NOTE: The following instructions regarding wireless interconnection are applicable to the X-Sense Link+ Pro and Link+ wireless interlinked alarms only.

How to Interconnect

1. Make sure you only work with 2 units at a time, and make sure that they are both turned on to ensure successful connection. NOTE: To turn on XS01-M, pull out the battery insulating film from the battery compartment.
2. Quickly press the test/silence button on one of the 2 units 4 times; it will beep once and the red LED will flash slowly, indicating it has entered pairing mode and is waiting for a new unit to be added. Quickly press the test/silence button on the other unit twice; it will beep once and the red LED will flash rapidly, indicating it is searching for a device to connect to.
3. After the search is successful and an interconnected group is created, both units will beep once and automatically exit the interconnection mode. At this point, both units will only flash once every 60 seconds, indicating they are in normal standby mode.
4. If you want to connect a third alarm to this group, first activate a new device by pulling out the battery insulating film, then quickly press the test/silence button on either of the 2 previously interconnected units 4 times. This unit will beep once, and the red LED will flash slowly, indicating it is ready to add a new device to the network. Next, quickly press the test/silence button on the new unit twice, and the red LED will flash rapidly, as it searches for a network to connect to. After the third unit successfully joins the interconnected network, both units will beep once and automatically exit the interconnection mode.
5. If you want to connect more units, simply repeat step 4. Up to 24 alarms can be interconnected this way. To ensure that all alarms enter the same interlinked network, make sure you only work with 2 units at a time—one unit enters the pairing mode and the other unit enters the searching mode.
6. Test the alarms according to the steps in the section “Alarm Test.”

NOTES:

1. The alarm will enter the searching mode or the pairing mode for 60 seconds with the red LED flashing. After 60 seconds, repeat step 2 to connect the alarms. If needed, press the test/silence button once while the alarm is in the searching mode or the pairing mode, and the red LED will stop flashing and the alarm will quit the pairing mode to enter normal status.
2. Test all wireless alarms to ensure they are interconnected before installation.
3. A maximum of 24 wireless alarms can be interconnected on the same network.
4. The model can only be interconnected with other X-Sense Link+ Pro and Link+ wireless interlinked alarms.

3.2 How to Disconnect

Quickly press the test/silence button 4 times; the smoke alarm will beep once. Then, hold down the button until it beeps once more to disconnect. After disconnecting, it can be reconnected to the same network, or added to a new network.

NOTE: The X-Sense Link+ Pro wireless interlinked alarms in one multi-pack have already been interconnected. To create a new network, you will first need to disconnect each alarm individually in this multi-pack to avoid having them all join the same network.

4 How to Install

4.1 Where to Install

NOTE: Before installation, it is recommended to test the interconnected alarms in the rooms where you intend to install them to ensure that they are within transmission range and that nothing will interfere with their communication.

NOTE: If a smoke alarm is installed in a kitchen, ensure it has an accessible silence button, and install it as far away from the stove and sink as possible to avoid false alarms.

4.2 Locations to Avoid

• Near large metal surfaces and/or bundles of wire.
• Near fluorescent lights, amateur radios, electrical equipment, or other devices that may transmit an RF signal, as electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.

4.3 Specific Location of Installation

1. Prioritize the installation of an alarm in the bedroom and hallways, and make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. In a home with several bedrooms, install an alarm in every bedroom. If you install only one smoke alarm in your home, install the alarm near to all bedrooms where possible, and not in a basement or furnace room.
2. Install an alarm above the stairway and on every floor of the house.
3. Smoke, heat and anything burning will spread horizontally after rising to the ceiling, so install the alarm in the middle of the ceiling where possible. Ensure that the alarm is installed at the minimum distance away from corner.
4. If an alarm cannot be installed in the middle of a ceiling, install it at a distance of 20 inches (50 cm) away from the corners of the room.
5. If an alarm is installed onto a wall, a distance of 4-12 inches (10-30 cm) should be kept below the ceiling.
6. If the length of a room or hall is beyond 30 feet (900 cm), several alarms should be installed in the same room.
7. When the wall or ceiling is angled, the alarm needs to be installed within 3 feet (90 cm) of the highest wall or ceiling point (measured horizontally) in the room.
8. In multi-level houses or apartments, install at least one wireless smoke alarm on each level and keep them installed in a straight vertical line (see diagram) with as few obstacles between each of the interconnected alarms as possible to ensure optimal signal transmission.

4.4 Installation Method

1. Use the mounting bracket to mark the screw holes on the ceiling or the wall.
2. Drill holes at the 2 marks using an appropriately-sized drill bit. Insert the anchor plugs and screw the mounting bracket using the screws provided.
3. Attach the alarm to the mounting bracket and turn clockwise to lock the alarm.
4. Test the alarm according to the steps in the section “Alarm Test.”

Diagram showing ceiling and wall mounting guidelines with distances:

WARNING: TO PREVENT INJURY, THIS DEVICE SHOULD BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE CEILING OR WALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

4.5 Test After Installation

Alarm Test

Be sure to test your alarms when you turn them on for the first time, when the installation is finished or when the group configuration has changed. In addition to the weekly tests you should perform, it is recommended to test the alarm after returning from a long trip or vacation.

If your X-Sense XS01-M smoke alarm is interconnected to other X-Sense wireless alarms, we recommend that every individual alarm is tested during the weekly test.

NOTES:

1. The devices connected to the base station can only be tested individually. The interconnected devices that are not connected to the base station can be tested by holding down the test/silence button on one of the devices.
2. The test function accurately tests the alarm's smoke sensing circuit without the need to test with smoke. If your smoke alarm fails to give an audible test signal, please refer immediately to the troubleshooting guide at the end of this manual. Never use an open flame to test this device.

4.6 Battery Replacement

1. To replace the battery, detach the smoke alarm from the mounting bracket by twisting counterclockwise.
2. Pull the battery removal tab to remove the battery, and then install a new battery, matching the correct polarity markings.
3. Test the alarm, and then mount the alarm onto the mounting bracket by twisting clockwise to lock the alarm.

WARNING:

• KEEP NEW OR OLD USED BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• In the event of a battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice immediately.
• NEVER charge a battery unless it is a rechargeable battery.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd; Ni-MH) batteries.
• Different types of batteries or new and used old batteries are not to be mixed. Do not mix batteries of different manufacturers, capacities, or sizes.
• Batteries must be inserted with the correct polarity. Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type can defeat the safeguard. There will be a risk of fire or explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• WARNING: Test the alarm for correct operation using the test facility, whenever the battery is replaced.

5 Introduction of Functions

5.1 Alarm Mode

For devices connected to the base station:

• When an alarm is triggered, an in-app message will appear and an alarm push notification will be sent to your smartphone.
• When one alarm is triggered, all devices connected to the system and the base station will sound an alarm simultaneously.
• The base station will automatically mute after 10 minutes of continuous alarm. After the base station stops the alarm, all devices in the interconnected system will still alarm.
• In the case that the base station powers off and is disconnected from the network, all devices are still interconnected, so when one alarm is triggered, all will go off.
• The volume level of the base station is adjustable. The alarms and base station can be remotely muted through the app. An app push notification will be sent to your phone when the smoke drops below the alarm threshold.

If the Initiating Unit Is Triggered by Smoke:

When one XS01-M smoke alarm is triggered in the interconnected network, the unit will beep 3 times every 4 seconds, paired with red LED flashing. Any other units will follow suit—they will beep 3 times every 4 seconds, paired with the LED flashing red and green in succession (or only red LED flashing for XS01-M). When the smoke concentration level drops below the alarm threshold, the alarm will cease.

If the Initiating Unit Is Triggered by CO:

When one CO alarm is triggered in the interconnected network, the unit will beep 4 times every 5.8 seconds, paired with the LED flashing red. Any other units will follow suit-they will beep 4 times every 5.8 seconds, paired with the LED that flashes red 4 times first, followed by the LED that flashes green once with every beep (or only red LED flashing for XS01-M). When the CO concentration level drops below the alarm threshold, the alarm will cease.

For more details, please see "LED Indicator and Audible Alarm".

NOTES:

1. When one unit is triggered, other interconnected units will sound. If the smoke alarm and CO alarm are triggered in the network at the same time, the alarm signal of the smoke alarm will take priority over that of the CO alarm.
2. This alarm has a relay function that extends the wireless interconnected network for wide detection coverage.

5.2 Silence Mode

You can silence the device by pressing the test/silence button on the device or tapping the silence button in the app. If you press the silence button during an alarm state, the unit will be in the silence mode for 9 minutes. During the silence mode, the red LED will flash once every 5 seconds. The alarm will enter the normal mode after 9 minutes.

When Connected to the Base Station

When an alarm is triggered, you can press the Silence button on the base station to silence all interlinked alarms except the initiating alarm. To silence the initiating alarm, simply press the test/silence button on the device. Additionally, you can tap the "Silence All" button in the app to silence the base station and all alarms, including the initiating one. You can tap the "Locate" button in the app to find the initiating alarm; all devices will stop alarming except the initiating alarm. Simply silence the initiating alarm by tapping the silence icon in the app or by pressing the test/silence button on the device.

When Not Connected to the Base Station

Simply press the test/silence button on one of the devices to silence the interconnected system; however, only silencing the initiating alarm will silence all other interconnected alarms.

NOTES:

1. You can silence all interconnected units by pressing the test/silence button on one of the units. If one unit is still alarming, it is the initiating unit (the unit that detected danger); to silence all interlinked units, you must also press the test/silence button on the initiating unit.
2. While interconnected, the initiating unit cannot be triggered again during the 9-minute silence duration. However, all other interconnected units can be triggered again if they detect danger during the silence mode.

5.3 Low Battery Mode

The red LED flashes once every 60 seconds, accompanied by a single beep.

5.4 Fault Mode

The red LED flashes twice every 60 seconds, accompanied by two beeps.

6 Daily Maintenance

To keep your smoke alarm in good working order, follow these simple steps:

1. Verify the unit's alarm sound and indicator are working properly by testing the unit once a week.
2. As a minimum, your smoke alarm should be cleaned once every 3 months: Remove the unit from the ceiling and clean the alarm cover and vents with your vacuum cleaner fitted with the soft brush attachment to remove dust and dirt.
3. Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit.
4. Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray or other aerosols near the alarm.
5. Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor's ability to detect fire.
6. Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. Doing so will void your warranty.
7. When removed, place the smoke alarm back in its proper location as soon as possible, to assure continuous protection from fire.
8. When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used, the area should be ventilated.

7 Audio-Visual Display

8 Troubleshooting

9 Statement

CAUTION-RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AND PRODUCT SAFETY GUIDE

Before using this device, please read this guide which contains important operating instructions for safe usage, control information and operational instructions for compliance with RF Energy Exposure limits in applicable national and international standards.

User instructions should accompany the device when transferred to other users.

Simple EU declaration of conformity

X-Sense Electronics Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CPR Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 and RED Directive 2014/53/EU and the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU; the full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.x-sense.com.

Environmental Protection

The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol [Recycling Symbol] on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that all electrical and electronic products, batteries, or accumulators must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws and rules in your area.

10 Manufacturer and Service Information

X-Sense Electronics Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 402, Building 4, No. 9, Jinshagang 1st Road, Shixia Village, Dalang Town, Dongguan City, 523750 Guangdong, P.R. China

Email: support@x-sense.com

Website: www.x-sense.com