Serene CAFACO Smoke /Carbon Monoxide Detector with Audio Transmitter
Last verified June 16, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
This is a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector that includes a built-in wireless audio transmitter, designed to integrate with Serene Innovations' Central Alert notification system. When the alarm sounds, the transmitter automatically picks up the alert tone and sends a wireless signal to compatible Central Alert receivers — which can flash lights, vibrate a bed shaker, or trigger other visual/tactile alerts throughout the home. It's intended for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and may not reliably hear a standard smoke or CO alarm, particularly while sleeping. This is one piece of a larger system: you'll need at least one compatible Central Alert receiver unit (such as the CA-360 or CA-380) to get any visible or tactile alert — the detector alone won't wake you up. The sealed 10-year lithium battery is a real convenience, but note that if the transmitter fails or loses range through walls, you may not get the alert — placement relative to your receivers matters.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Install the detector on the ceiling or wall per standard smoke/CO placement guidelines — the sealed battery means no battery installation needed. - With a guide
- Pair the detector's wireless transmitter with your Central Alert receiver units (CA-360, CA-380, CA-PX, or CA-RX) following the pairing instructions in the manual.
- Test the alarm and confirm each receiver in your home responds — walk each room to verify wireless range, which is up to 200 ft in open space but less through walls. Allow 30-60 minutes for full setup and range testing. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Serene Innovations — view on vendor site; last verified June 16, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.