Product review
Updated April 2021
Smoke alarms
We tested 12 models to see which respond fastest to smoke.
April 2018
Cavius
CAV10
Price
$50
Score
70
OK
Price
$50
Score
70
OK
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Test results
- 65Ease of use
More test results
- Smouldering fire sensitivity
Good
- Flaming fire sensitivity
OK
Model
- Avg price
$50
- Alarm type
Photoelectric
- Noise
95dBA
- Battery type
Sealed lithium
- Size
Mini
Features
- Battery life
10 years
- Alarm life
10 years
- Warranty
5 years
- Hush period
10min
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Alarms can be linked
- Voice alerts
More info
- Notes
Some of Cavius 10-year alarms imported between 2013 and 2015 could incorrectly sound a low-battery warning. Cavius will replace any alarms from affected batches – see www.cavius.co.nz/low-battery-support.
- Availability
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Member reviews
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Not found what you want?
We've tested 11 other smoke alarms.
ok alarm but had to replace the battery after 2 years
Pros
small and hard to see in a high white ceiling
Cons
battery failed 2 years after installing, the company did send me a replacement battery which I installed and has now lasted 6 years with no issues
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Mark M.
Used 6 months or more