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How to use AlarmGrid

AlarmGrid is a browser-first planning tool for households, renters, landlords, and move-in handovers that want a clearer smoke and carbon monoxide alarm layout before a real emergency exposes the gaps.

What to enter

Home layout: pick the option closest to your real floor layout, especially if a basement or loft changes the escape route.
Sleeping zones: think in terms of the hallways or landings people cross after waking, not only the number of bedrooms.
Fuel / CO risk: include gas appliances, fireplaces, attached garages, and any realistic portable-generator use.
Occupants: choose the option that reflects who needs to wake, move, or be assisted at night.
Current setup and concern: this helps AlarmGrid decide whether you need a first install map, a gap-closing pass, or a nuisance-alarm reset.

What the plan gives you

A smoke map covering bedrooms, sleeping-area hallways, and every level.
A CO map that escalates when fuel-burning appliances, attached garages, or generator use matter.
Priority fixes so the first shopping or install pass closes the biggest gaps first.
A maintenance rhythm for monthly tests, battery discipline, and old-unit replacement.
An escape routine reminder so the hardware has a human plan attached to it.

What AlarmGrid does not do

It does not inspect your home physically or verify compliance with local building code.
It does not replace a qualified installer, electrician, alarm professional, or fire-safety authority.
It does not provide emergency response. If there is fire, smoke, or suspected carbon monoxide exposure now, leave the area and contact emergency services.

Best moments to rerun the plan

When a bedroom moves floors or a new baby, child, tenant, or older relative starts sleeping in the home.
When a boiler, cooker, fireplace, or generator situation changes.
When nuisance alarms lead someone to silence, remove, or avoid an alarm near cooking or steam.
When you hand the home to a tenant, family member, house sitter, or property manager.