In today’s dynamic landscape, technological advancements continue to reshape many aspects of our lives, and one area where innovation is particularly crucial is in safety measures for buildings and workplaces. Here at Fireco, we’ve introduced an ingenious technology called SmartSound, aimed at enhancing safety, security, and efficiency in both commercial and residential settings.

But what on Earth is SmartSound technology? 

Understanding SmartSound

Developed by Fireco, this innovative system utilises advanced audio recognition to distinguish between routine sounds like school bells, vacuum cleaners and large congregations, and between fire alarms, enabling a more precise and reliable response to potential fire hazards. By intelligently filtering out non-emergency noises, SmartSound minimises false alarms, ensuring that resources are allocated where they are truly needed.

Key Features of SmartSound

Accurate Detection

One of the standout features of SmartSound is its ability to accurately identify the sound of a fire alarm amidst ambient noise. This ensures that emergency alarms are not overlooked or mistaken for routine sounds, allowing prompt action and diminishing potential risks.

Easy compliance

Acoustically triggered, Fireco’s SmartSound is a battery-powered, easy-to-install, retro-fit solution that requires no hard-wiring. 

Adaptive Functionality

SmartSound is designed to adapt to its environment, optimising its performance based on the unique acoustic characteristics of each location. This ensures reliable operation in various settings, from bustling commercial spaces to quiet residential areas.

The Fireco SmartSound range

Each product is designed to address specific safety needs and deliver tangible benefits:

Dorgard SmartSound

The ‘smart door wedge’, Dorgard SmartSound provides a wireless solution for legally holding fire doors open while automatically releasing them to close in response to a fire alarm. Equipped with noise-filtering technology, this innovative system ensures accurate sound identification. Quick and easy to install, this SmartSound listening technology means Dorgard SmartSound can distinguish between your fire alarm and common background noises, such as vacuum cleaners.

Popular in schools, care homes and the hospitality sector.

Freedor SmartSound

Our popular overhead door closer simplifies the process of opening and closing fire doors and makes opening heavy fire doors effortless. This wireless device enables you to place your door at a convenient angle and automatically closes upon hearing the alarm sound. A free-swing closer, it eliminates the typical resistance encountered with traditional door closers, making it easy to push open the door.

Popular in social housing, care homes and the corporate sector.

DorMag SmartSound

Ideal for commercial buildings and public facilities, DorMag SmartSound is a compact, wireless fire door magnet that holds fire doors open legally. The latest addition to the Fireco product range, it utilises advanced sound recognition technology while offering easy installation and operation. Simply mount the unit on the wall and attach the keeper plate to the door. Most magnetic retainers on the market right now are wired-in solutions, but being wire-free, DorMag SmartSound is battery-powered. This ensures a swift and hassle-free setup without the need for hard wiring or lengthy cables.

Popular in schools, healthcare facilities and hotels. 

Benefits of SmartSound Products

Delay door closure gives people more time to evacuate the building before the doors close. This is particularly useful if there are occupants who are disabled or have limited mobility.

Timed door release allows you to set the SmartSound units to close the door at a chosen time. This is useful for hotels where doors need to be kept open during the day to allow easy access but closed at night to reduce noise.

Filter out short alarms by adjusting your SmartSound units to close the door after an alarm has been going off for a certain amount of time.  For example, schools often use the same sounder for fire alarms (which last for a long time) and lesson change bells (which last only for a few seconds).This feature allows shorter alarm sounds to be ignored so that the door remains open and only closes on the real fire alarm.

Enhanced safety. All SmartSound-enabled products contribute to a safer environment by improving the accuracy and reliability of fire detection and response mechanisms. By minimising false alarms and facilitating timely evacuation, SmartSound products help protect lives and property.

Improved accessibility. SmartSound products enhance accessibility by automatically releasing fire doors in the event of an emergency, ensuring that occupants can evacuate safely and efficiently, regardless of mobility challenges or other limitations.

Time to get Smart

In an era where safety and efficiency concerns dominate, Fireco’s SmartSound technology stands out as a transformative solution for enhancing fire safety measures in buildings and workplaces. 

SmartSound makes life easier! 

• Peace of mind: less worry about false alarms 
• Simple to install
• No costly hard-wiring

Experience the safety and efficiency of SmartSound technology by exploring Fireco’s range of products: DorMag SmartSound, Freedor SmartSound and Dorgard SmartSound. Improve your safety standards and embrace a future where peace of mind meets cutting-edge innovation!

Find out how we can help you with your SmartSound requirements by clicking here to request a callback or speak to our team today on 01273 320650