Hello:

Will start this as a new post, as I imagine my original one is pretty well
buried by now.

Much thanks for the reply and information.
Really appreciate it very much, as it's hard to know what to do.

Can I please ask for your recommendations, brand and models perhaps, for a
relatively simple "security center"
that would enable remote wireless monitoring of the smoke alarms ?

Would probably, at this stage, not want a central station monitoring
contract.
Daisy chain wiring of smoke detectors in the house would really be a major
undertaking for me, and, although possible, would really be difficult.

Would much prefer, as you suggested, a central station in the master
bedroom, monitoring via wireless, a bunch of detectors throughout the house.

BTW: what do you think of the X10 approach ?
Does it work, relaiably, with a few PC's and other potential noise
generators
for the house wiring ?

Thanbks again,
Bob
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" If the retro-wiring is not feasible your best bet is to get wireless
smokes that
are incorporated into your home security system. Of one unit trips it will
signal the control panel, which in turn will trigger the siren(s) in the
house.

Should you decide to have the system monitored, you'll get the added benefit
of
the monitoring center notifying the fire department during the emergency.
This
is a MAJOR plus for saving property should you have a fire when no one is
home
to call 911 (from the neighbors house, of course).

Feel free to ask more about that setup if you decide to go in that
direction. ?