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I just googled this:
Yes, an Apple Watch can be set up to recognize the sound of a fire alarmand send notifications to the user, including to the watch itself. This feature is part of Apple’s Sound Recognition feature, which is designed to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Here’s how it works:

  1. 1. Enable Sound Recognition:

Sound Recognition is enabled through the Accessibility settings on your iPhone7.

  1. 2. Select Sounds to Recognize:

Within Sound Recognition, you can choose to have your iPhone listen for specific sounds, including smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

  1. 3. Notifications:

When the iPhone detects a recognized sound, it will send a notification to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

  1. 4. HomePod Integration:

If you have a HomePod5, it can also detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and send notifications to your Apple devices.

  1. 5. Apple Watch Alerts:

When a notification is received on your Apple Watch, it will vibrate and display the alert.

Important Considerations:

  • Sound Recognition is not a substitute for a dedicated smoke or carbon monoxide alarm .
  • Sound Recognition should not be relied upon in high-risk or emergency situations, according to Apple Support.
  • Ensure your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch are updated to the latest software versions: for optimal functionality.

To enable Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, you’ll need to go to the Home app on your iPhone, tap the “More” button, then “Home Settings,” “Safety & Security,” “Sound Recognition,” and finally turn on “Smoke & CO Alarm”.

It seems to be a common problem with all the responses. I agree that some people do laugh from nervousness… It is ongoing education that we have to do. I don’t see we have much of a choice about it.

Yes, been there, but generally I try to be patient & explain or also make fun of it myself. Hey I have the perks of awesome almost indetectable music streaming on tap. I have told some to treat me as if I’m completely deaf. My audio tests have shown I rely almost just as much on lip reading as I do on hearing - so face me & talk & don’t expect me to hear you well when there is a mid to high level of ambient noise. #tongue-in-cheek I have only had one really bad experience I can recall (mind you didn’t really get too hung up about it but I don’t like in hindsight when “I” get reactive). Someone got a bit narky so I got narky back. I end up saying well it’s mostly high freq I can’t hear well at all so if you face away from me & talk like a teen girl there’s not much I can do about it :stuck_out_tongue:

I got another one for y’all. Many years ago when I was an undergrad, in one of my classes, (a LAW CLASS AT THAT!!!) we had an activity where we had to split off into groups. One of the females accused me of being a creeper because I had to see her mouth to understand what she was saying. Of course, she made a complaint but shut her mouth quickly when she was educated about hearing.

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In reply to @LawyerFL

Here is a walk through for how to make your smart light bulbs turn on if your smoke alarm goes off.

Automation in case of fire3

Hopefully none of you will ever need this tip: Automation in case of fire. We can’t even promise you that this automation will actually trigger in the event of a fire. If the power goes out before the smoke detector goes off, or if your Home Hub...

There is most likely a way to make the lights turn on in case your iPhone hears a smoke alarm that is not yours via the Shortcuts app. I’m not sure how to do it, but I’m certain there is a way.

In reply to @CaptainTrips

“It’s like being underwater. Face me, Project your voice, Enunciate and try to use different words.”

Most people instinctively repeat what they said exactly the same way because they perceive it as you not paying attention the first time around (which is the case in 99% of situations on a day to day when people ask to have something repeated).

They are only at fault if they have received these instructions and continue to repeat that mistake.

In reply to @Hoofie_Puppet

And they classify hearing aids as medical equipment.

I was facility manager at Ontario Police College. I have great respect for Police Officers.

Thanks for your post. Let’s hope they continue to improve hearing aid performance.

(I get schools built now. I returned to one when it was in used. I tried. Door locked. I have a key and used it. Two police officers were inside with Glocks drawn. I couldn’t understand what they said. ). School was in “Lock Down”

Yikes! There’s my worst hearing nightmare, right there. Coroner’s inquest: “The victim looked dazed and failed to respond to our instructions…”

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