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AUDIBLEVISUALWHAT-TO-DOSmoke levels are rising“Caution, SmokeDetected.”AMBER PULSESPut out the source ofsmoke. Open a windowor door to get fresh airCarbon Monoxide inthe room has reached acritical levelHorn Pattern: 4 beeps,pause, 4 beeps, pauseAudible: “Danger,Carbon MonoxideDetected.”FLASHING RED1. Operate test/hush buttonor use app to silence2. Call your fire dept. or 9113. Move to fresh air4. Do not reenter thepremises until emergencyservices tells you to do soThe smoke in the roomhas reached a criticallevelHorn Pattern: 3 beeps,pause, 3 beeps, pauseAudible: “Danger,Smoke Detected.”FLASHING RED& WHITEEvacuate the homeimmediatelyHalo has received aweather radio alert theuser has subscribed toNOAA Alarm Sound,[tune into radio]FLASHINGBLUECheck the severityof the alert and takeappropriate actionSILENCINGYou have hushed analert. Halo will keepquiet unless the smokeor carbon monoxideremain at critical levels.“Halo is now hushed”Halo will pulse greenwhen test is complete ifno issue was found“Starting self-test.Press to cancel. Halowill alarm. The alarm isloud. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1”ALERTSMEANINGTEST8.4 VISUAL & AUDIBLE ALERTS9GREENPULSE

8.5 HALO KEY FEATURES8.5.1 Accent LightThe accent light feature is available via the Halo app. Once the Halo has been set up, you can turn the accentlight on and off, customize the colors (red not available per safety requirements), vary the brightness and set atimer to shut off in 15 or 30 minutes.8.5.2 Testing FeatureEven though Halo does perform continuous auto-tests on its sensors, Halo Smart Labs suggests you perform amanual test of your Halo weekly. During a test, Halo will check its sensors, power, emergency alarm, lights, andspeaker. When you commence a test, Halo will provide you with a countdown before beginning the test. Thealarm will sound and it will be loud, so always stand an arm’s length away from the unit when testing.During your manual test:1. You will hear the following sequence:“Starting self-test. Press to cancel. Halo will alarm. The alarm is loud. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1”2. Ensure that the alarm sounds and the LED lights illuminate properly.3. Once the Halo has finish the test, it will inform you about the results. Halo will flash green if the testwas successfully passed.WARNING! DO NOT stand close to the alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure at close range may harm yourhearing. Always stand at arm’s length from the unit when testing. If the alarm ever fails to test correctly, contact Halo Support at (888) 434-HALO (4256). NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test your Halo. You might accidently damage or set fire tothe unit or to your house. NEVER use vehicle exhaust to test your CO alarm! Exhaust may cause permanent damage and willvoid your warranty. DO NOT use a match, cigarette or any other makeshift fire to test the smoke alarm.10

8.6 HALO KEY FEATURESHalo is the only smoke and carbon monoxide alarm to deliver weather and disaster alerts for events includingtornadoes, floods, and hurricanes. Halo will notify you of dangerous conditions based on your preferences,and that means making better-informed decisions about your family’s safety. The wide variety of alerts can becustomized using your smartphone or tablet.8.6.1 Using your Weather RadioHalo Weather Radio can only be set up by using the Halo or Lowes IrisTM App. This alarm uses the NOAAWeather Radio (NWR) service that operates on seven frequencies, with different frequencies used in differentareas. Inside the app, you are required to provide your location in order to determine your S.A.M.E (SpecificArea Message Encoding ) County Code. Halo uses the S.A.M.E County Code to activate the weather radioduring an alert for your specific area only.NOAA Weather Radio works with other federal agencies, including the Emergency Alert System (EAS),to provide complete weather and emergency information. EAS bulletins include alerts about tornadoes,hurricanes, floods, ice/snow storms, and other severe weather.Other emergencies might include: Amber Alerts, hazardous explosions, fires, chemical spills, and other civilemergencies. By using the Halo app, you are able to choose which alerts you wish to receive. Visit support.halosmartlabs.com for more information about the weather radio alerts and functionality.8.6.1.1 What is NOAA?NOAA is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It was created in 1970 under the Department ofCommerce by combining a number of different bureaus and services, such as the U.S. Weather Bureau, the NationalSatellite Center, and the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries. The main NOAA web page can be found at http://www.noaa.gov/.11

8.6.1.2 What is NWR?NOAA Weather Radio (or NWR) is a public service provided by NOAA as an “all hazards” radio network. In additionto broadcasting weather alerts, NWR also sends non-weather alerts for both natural and man-made hazards. Themain National Weather Radio service web page can be found athttp://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/.8.6.1.3 What is EAS?Emergency Alert System (or EAS) sends alerts for imminent life- and property-threatening hazards that arebroadcasted with the S.A.M.E. signal and the 1050 Hz warning alarm tone, to indicate cases in which the publichas to take immediate action to protect themselves and their property.8.6.1.4 What are S.A.M.E County Codes?NOAA transmits the coded emergency signals using a technique called Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.).Halo is designed to receive these S.A.M.E. county code transmissions. The National Weather service divides theUnited States by state and county and assigns a six-digit code number called a Federal Information ProcessingSystem code, also known as a S.A.M.E. county code. This will eliminate any alerts that are not within your area ofinterest.CAUTION WHEN SELECTING WEATHER ALERTS!Emergency Alert System (EAS) may alert at any time of the day. Please be aware thaturgent weather alerts may wake people up in the middle of the night.12

9 KEEPING HALO AT ITS BESTTo keep your Halo in good working order, make sure to do the following: Perform manual tests weekly, either by pressing the center Halo button or via the App. Eliminate dust buildup by removing Halo from the mounting plate and dusting it with a dry cloth. If necessary, use compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose to blow or vacuum the openings. Never use spray cleaning chemicals, detergents, or other solvents near or on your Halo. Never spray insect sprays, air fresheners, hairspray, or other aerosols near or on your Halo. Keep rooms well ventilated when using household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates. Do not paint over it. After cleaning, reinstall your alarm. Always test your Halo after reinstalling it.9.1 TROUBLE SIGNALSCONDITIONVISUALAUDIBLEMEANING & WHAT TO DOUnit is operating on batteryN/Aback-up. Check the ACpower supply.Clean according toHorn Pattern: Short beep approximatelyinstructions. If the problemevery minute.“Problem. Halo has an issuepersists, contact Halowith one of more of its sensors.”Support.AC PowerFailureCenter GREEN LED OFFSensorMalfunctionCenter LED flashingAMBER approximatelyevery minuteEnd ofLifeCenter LED flashingAMBER approximatelyevery 45 secondsHorn Pattern: Short beep approximatelyevery 45 secs.“Halo has completedits service life. Please replace itimmediately.”LowBatteryCenter LED flashingAMBER approximatelyevery minuteHorn Pattern: Short beep approximatelyYour battery may not beevery minute. “Problem. Please restorecharging. Check the ACpower. Halo’s rechargeable battery is power supply. If issue persists,dangerously low.”contact Halo Support.DeviceDisabledLight Ring Solid WhiteHorn Pattern: Short beep“Halo is now successfully disabled.”Replace Halo now.Replace Halo now.WARNING!Once your Halo has reached its End of Life, you’ll no longer be protected from smoke or CO if it is not replaced.CAUTION!Once your Halo has been disabled, you’ll no longer be protected from smoke or CO if it is not replaced.Halo will continue to light up white until battery is completely drained.13

10 EXPIRATION, RECYCLING, AND DISPOSALHalo should be replaced every ten years. Once your Halo has expired, you will need to recycle it according tolocal regulations and install a more recent model. Halo will alert you when it is reaching its end of life date. Buya new Halo/Halo alarm and recycle the expired device.Do not deactivate the alarm until Halo sounds the end of life signal. The end of life signal consists of a shortbeep every 45 seconds. Once deactivated, the alarm will no longer function and cannot be reactivated.10.1.1 TURN OFF POWERFor safety purposes, turn power off and make sure the status LED light on the alarm is off.DANGER!ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDFailure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock, injury, or death.10.1.2 REMOVE HALO SMOKE ALARMTwist the alarm to disconnect it from the mounting plate. Unscrew the 3 wire nuts attached to the powerconnector. Remove the alarm and wire nuts carefully to keep from damaging your ceiling or wall.10.1.3 REMOVE THE HALO MOUNTING PLATEUnscrew the mounting plate from ceiling or wall. Remove the mounting plate carefully to keep from damagingyour ceiling or wall.10.1.4 REMOVE PINS FROM MOUNTING PLATEThe Halo Mounting Plate has two pins used for disabling the alarm.Using a small screwdriver or a pair of cutting pliers,remove the two pins from the mounting plate.14

10.1.5 INSERT PINS ON THE BACK OF YOURHALOLocate the two circular crosshatched areas onthe back of your Halo. Punch through the markedholes with a small screwdriver or paper clip. Insertthe two pins into the two holes. When you inserteach pin, you will hear a click to let you know thepin has been placed correctly.10.1.6 SLIDE DEACTIVATION SWITCHLocate the rectangular crosshatched area on theback of your Halo. Remove part of the stickerusing a small screwdriver or paperclip. Locate theblack switch on the hole and fully slide it to thecorner to complete deactivation. Once switchis pushed, it will no longer be visible. A whitelight will emit indicating Halo is deactivating anddraining the battery.After 3 hours, the battery will be discharged. Thewhite light will turn off to indicate when drainingcomplete. Once deactivation is complete, thealarm can then be safely disposed of.WARNING!Do not dispose of your alarm before battery is fully discharged. This may take up to 3 hours. Thewhite light will turn off to indicate when draining complete.CAUTION!Alarm may get hot while the battery discharges.15

11 ALARM LIMITATIONS11.1 LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMSSmoke alarms play a key role in reducing deaths caused by home fires worldwide. However, smoke alarms canonly work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke reaches them.WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY1. Smoke Alarms may not wake all individuals. Create an escape plan and practice fire drills with allmembers of the family at least twice a year. Make sure everyone is involved.2. Smoke Alarms cannot work without power. Halo cannot work during long power outages once the backupbattery is dead. Halo will warn you when the rechargeable battery is low on power.3. Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the alarms. This is why it’s suggested tohave a smoke alarm in each bedroom and in the hallways, as bedroom doors may be closed at night.4. Smoke Alarms may not sense smoke from another level of the home.5. Smoke Alarms may not be heard. Though Halo comes with a loud alarm horn of 85 decibels, it may not beheard if:1) Residents are under the influence of alcohol or drugs,2) Alarm is drowned by noise from stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioners or other appliances,3) Residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special smoke alarms should be installed for thosewho are hearing impaired. This smoke alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents.6. Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly.You should always replace a Smoke Alarm after 10 years from the installation date. This manufacture datewill be located on back of the unit.7. Smoke Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for property or life insurance.Note: There are situations in which a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as noted byNFPA and UL 217. For example: Smoking in bed Leaving children unsupervised Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire; for example: when a person’s clothes catchfire while cooking Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the detector due to a closed door or otherobstructions Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant’s egress is blocked even with properlylocated detectors16

11.2 LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARMSCO alarms play a key role in reducing deaths resulting from CO Poisoning. However, CO Alarms can only work ifthey are properly located, installed, and maintained, and if CO reaches them. If they are not properly maintained,are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels may not be properly detected.Halo has a fixed setting for CO sensitivity at 30 to 700ppm 10ppmWARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY1. NEVER ignore your carbon monoxide alarm if it alarms. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.2. CO Alarms may not wake all individuals. Create an escape plan and practice with all members of thefamily at least twice a year. Make sure everyone is involved.3. CO Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are missing,dead or disconnected. If the unit is wired, the CO alarms cannot work during long power outages once thebackup battery is dead. Halo will warn you in advance if the rechargeable battery is low.4. CO Alarms cannot detect CO if the CO does not reach the alarms. Because bedroom doors may be closedat night, it’s suggested homes have a CO alarm in each bedroom and in the hallways.5. CO Alarms may not be heard. Though Halo comes with a loud alarm horn of 85 decibels, it may not be heard if:a. Residents are under the influence of alcohol or drugs,b. Alarm is drowned by noise from stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or other appliances,c. Residents are hearing impaired, or sound sleepers. Special CO alarms should be installed for thosewho are hearing impaired. This CO alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents.6. CO Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly. Youshould always replace a CO Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase date on thespace provided on back of unit.7. CO Alarms are not a substitute for property or life insurance.8. CO Alarms are not foolproof. Like all other electronic devices, CO alarms have limitations. They can onlydetect CO that reaches their sensors. They may not give early warning to rising CO levels if the CO iscoming from a remote part of the home, away from the CO alarm.9. The hush feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem. Take immediate actionwhen carbon monoxide alarm goes off. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.WARNING!Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others. People with cardiac or respiratory problems,infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people can be more quickly and severelyaffected by CO. Members of sensitive populations should consult their doctors for advice on takingadditional precautions.17

11.3 LIMITATIONS OF WEATHER RADIOWeather Radios are key to receive alerts about: tornadoes, hurricanes, and other severe weather. Halo can onlywork if they are properly located, installed, and maintained.WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY1. NEVER ignore your Halo if it alarms. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.2. Halo may not waken all individuals.3. Halo alarms cannot work without power. Halo Weather Radio feature is disabled during long poweroutages once the backup battery reaches a low power level.4. Halo alarms may not be heard due to the following:a. Residents are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.b. Alarm is drowned by noise from stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or other appliances.c. Residents are hearing impaired, or sound sleepers. Special weather radios should be installed forthose who are hearing impaired. This weather radio is not intended to alert hearing impairedresidents.5. Halo alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly.You should always replace a Halo Alarm after 10 years from the installation date. This manufacturedate will be located on back of the unit.6. Halo alarms are not a substitute for property or life insurance.7. Halo alarms are not foolproof. Like all other electronic devices, Halo alarms have limitations. Halo canonly play the weather radio alerts if the unit receives the radio broadcast alert on the station the devicewas tuned to and the alert has been selected by the user inside the app.8. The hush feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a weather radio related problem.Take immediate action when alarm goes off. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.Currently, only a few areas are not covered. Typical broadcasts are within reception distance of 25-50 miles ofthe weather station depending on your location and conditions of weather, terrain, etc. If you find reception isnot good in your area, try different locations in your home or office to find a spot of improved receptions.Note: If a weather broadcast cannot be heard on any of the 7 channels, contact your local NWS office andverify the closest station is on air and your home is within broadcasting range. If your NWS is transmitting,you are in range of the transmission and you are not receiving the broadcasts, there might be a problem withyour unit. Please contact Halo Customer Care at (888) 434-HALO (4256).11.4 LIMITATIONS OF WIRELESS CONNECTIONHalo requires a functional Wi-Fi connection to send push notifications. Your smartphone or tablet requires afunctional Wi-Fi connection to receive these notifications. They rely on your home’s Wi-Fi network which mayresult in non-real-time alerts and are not a substitute for a third party emergency monitoring services.18

WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY1. NEVER ignore your Halo alarm if it alarms. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.2. Wireless

Halo also works with Iris by Lowe’s as part of a whole home safety and security system. Using the Iris system will allow you to get notifications from Halo and other Iris compatible devices all in one app*. To get started, download the Iris app from either the App Store (