Fire Protection

Gentex was originally founded as a manufacturer of high-quality fire-protection products.

The market had long-recognized the need for better smoke detection, and in 1974, Gentex introduced the world's first dual-cell photoelectric smoke alarm. It quickly became the commercial industry benchmark because it is less prone to false alarms and designed to quickly detect slow, smoldering fires. This technology became the foundation for our current products, and today, millions of Gentex smoke detectors and signaling devices can be found in schools, dormitories, hotels and hospital buildings throughout North America and the world.

Commercial Solutions

Residential Smart Home Safety

PLACE is a suite of advanced, multi-feature smoke and carbon monoxide alarms designed to enhance home safety, comfort, and security with room-specific functionality.

The Product Lineup: Any Space
The PLACE portfolio consists of four distinct models designed for specific areas of the home. As the base unit of the PLACE product family, the Any Space unit protects central living areas and brings together the fundamental features that power all four models:

Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detection, Wi-Fi connectivity, ambient temperature and humidity sensing, motion detection, smart nightlight, and localized voice alerts

Room-Specific Units

Nursery Unit: Includes a video monitoring camera, two-way intercom, white noise generator, air quality sensors, and VOC monitoring
Garage Unit: Features CO and heat detection (instead of smoke detection), a security camera, and intercom functionality
Kitchen Unit: Provides natural gas (methane) detection, and VOC monitoring to enhance kitchen safety
By combining multiple safety and security functions into one system, PLACE eliminates the need for multiple stand-alone devices and apps, simplifying home safety management. The PLACE system is manufactured in Zeeland, Michigan, leveraging Gentex’s decades of expertise in high-quality fire protection technology while providing safe, secure devices that are manufactured in the U.S.

PLACE Home Solutions