FireProtect 2 series: reduce on-site visits with remote fire alarm monitoring and testing

For too long, residential fire safety has been relying on standalone fire alarms. While these devices detect smoke or heat and provide an audible alert, they leave a critical gap: once a scheduled inspection is complete, neither fire safety professionals nor occupants can be sure that the alarms remain operational.

Ajax Systems took on a mission to eliminate this uncertainty. Facility management companies and homeowners deserve confidence that fire alarms are functional when it matters most, not only on inspection days. This vision led to the FireProtect 2 series of wireless residential fire detectors that self-monitor and report their state in real time.

Read on to learn how Ajax fire detection and alarm system reduces on-site visits while maintaining full compliance with residential fire and life safety standards.

From standalone detectors to connected systems

As standalone devices, traditional fire alarms detect threats and alert to danger – until they don't. An alarm may quietly fail, leaving families or property unprotected. At best, it can signal a malfunction with light and/or sound indication. So, any fault – minor or life-threatening – easily goes unnoticed.

For years, regular inspections have been the solution yet never an efficient one. They are conducted on a fixed schedule — quarterly, biannually, annually – regardless of whether the equipment truly needs servicing. And the inspection process itself is burdensome. Locating every device, checking its functionality, and compiling a manual report takes time from both the inspector and the occupant. Meanwhile, any of the inspected alarms may fail the very next day without anyone knowing. 

The real solution lies in connected systems that deliver doubtless protection, efficient maintenance, and verifiable compliance. Ajax Systems has already proven this approach with its hub-based solution for intrusion protection. And with FireProtect 2 Jeweller, the company is similarly transforming residential fire safety.

FireProtect 2 Jeweller: accuracy through steam, dust, and time

FireProtect 2 Jeweller are wireless fire detectors, which make the core of Ajax Residence Line. The series includes 15 mains- or battery-powered models with heat, smoke, and/or CO sensors.

The key features are:

• Patented smoke chamber that is dustproof and impenetrable for insects.
• Dual-spectrum optical smoke sensor along with a proprietary software algorithm that prevents false alarms caused by vapor and steam.
• Two A1R-class thermistors placed outside the enclosure to detect temperature rises without delay.
• Chemical CO sensor that alerts before the first symptoms of poisoning appear.
• 85 dB built-in siren with distinct alert patterns, enabling users to identify threats immediately.

Device certification list is just as extensive as the feature set: each model of the FireProtect 2 series complies with a wide range of local and international fire safety standards.

Opportunities unlocked by the Ajax ecosystem

FireProtect 2 Jeweller detectors can be used as standalone devices, but they reach full potential when connected to a larger Ajax system with a hub. This integration enables remote monitoring, longer device lifespan, and significantly easier maintenance – all in full compliance with safety regulations.

Real-time system monitoring

When integrated into an Ajax system, FireProtect 2 Jeweller detectors automatically report their states to the hub. Thanks to a self-diagnostic feature, the devices inform the control panel of sensor integrity, power supply, and connection – with all data available in real time in free Ajax apps. If any detector goes faulty, the system detects the malfunction within seconds and informs users via push notifications. 

Such real-time monitoring via Ajax apps allows addressing any fault immediately and even remotely – regardless of scheduled inspections and before the worst happens. In addition, servicing becomes condition-driven: technicians are dispatched only when needed, not by rigid service schedules.

Expanded device lifespan

Beyond enhancing facility safety, hub-connected FireProtect 2 Jeweller detectors can reduce the total lifecycle costs of a fire alarm system. While most fire alarms are designed to last about a decade, they are replaced after 6–8 years of use to align with inspection cycles, e.g., an EICR assessment in the UK. This precaution is intended to prevent devices from reaching the end of life between inspections, but it often results in higher costs and environmental impact.

FireProtect 2 series allows for compliance without premature device replacements. Their real-time state in Ajax apps enables accurate tracking of detector lifecycle and prolongs the efficient use of the entire system. Facility management companies or homeowners can benefit from reliable performance throughout the entire operational lifespan of the detectors, reaching up to 10 years depending on the model. What's more, replacements can be planned over time and guided by the real need rather than outdated industry practices.

Compliant maintenance without on-site visits

As a part of the hub-based residential fire system, the FireProtect 2 series can streamline maintenance and testing, helping service companies reduce operating costs. All system devices are organized by rooms in the Ajax PRO app, so engineers can easily locate each detector. Then, they can launch the test manually by pressing the front lid of the detector or with a tap in the app. 

Test results are recorded in the event log and available to the homeowner, service company, and monitoring station. If necessary, the record can be easily provided to an inspector to confirm compliance with fire safety protocols, whereas team managers can use the log to check the engineer's performance. What's more, testing can be followed by an automatic maintenance report as proof of system health and service delivery.

These capabilities of the Ajax solution allow taking much of the on-site testing and troubleshooting to Ajax apps. Engineers can run tests remotely while homeowners visually confirm that each detector responds with light and sound indication. Alternatively, testing can be done via video calls so engineers can visually verify test results themselves. 

The outcome is fully compliant maintenance and testing without on-site visits, which are often unwelcome and always difficult to arrange. This way, the company can serve more clients with less staff, reduced operating costs, and zero risk of undetected device failures.

Greater certainty, higher efficiency

The Ajax team is convinced: the future of residential fire safety is smart and efficient. And this belief is embodied in FireProtect 2 Jeweller, which challenges outdated industry practices while remaining fully compliant with fire safety standards.

Powered by accurate detection technologies, intelligent self-diagnostics, and potent hub-based Ajax infrastructure, the FireProtect 2 Jeweller series can bring greater certainty and new opportunities to residential fire safety. For fire professionals, it means fewer on-site visits, lower operating costs, and stronger business growth. For facility management companies and homeowners, it delivers continuous protection verified in real time – not just on inspection days.

Ajax Systems invites electricians and fire safety engineers to become Ajax partners and lead the change toward smarter and more efficient residential fire safety.