First Alert
First Alert Z-Wave Smoke and CO Alarm compatibility profile
Matter, Thread, hub requirements, ecosystem support, known limitations, alternatives, and Home Assistant automation fit.
Matter: noneThread: noLocal control: fullConfidence: low
Compatibility matrix
| Platform | Status | Required hubs | Page |
|---|
Connectivity & Matter details
| Matter connection | Not a Matter device |
|---|---|
| Thread role | Not a Thread device |
| Needs Thread border router | No |
| Local control | Full local control |
| Required hubs | Z-Wave controller |
Known limitations
- Needs a Z-Wave controller
- Availability varies by region and model generation
- Not a Matter device
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