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Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M vs Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM

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Key differences between Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M and Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM

A summary of selected recorded differences between these smoke & co detectors. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

Humidity (sensors): Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M — No; Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM — Yes (Built-in humidity sensor reported over Matter).
Temperature (sensors): Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M — No; Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM — Yes (Built-in temperature sensor reported over Matter).

Specifications to check side by side

Battery Life (power): Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M — 5 years; Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM — 3.5 years.

Information still to confirm

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Option 1 · Heiman

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M

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Option 2 · Heiman

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM

Last updated October 2026

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What the catalog tells us

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Battery Life

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M5 years
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM3.5 years

Compare the stated test conditions. Catalog battery figures alone do not predict runtime in your home.

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Reading layout

Alerts

Air Quality Alerts

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Co Alerts

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Fire Alerts

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Catalog note
Local Matter notifications with no cloud account
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Local 85 dB alarm plus notifications through the Matter controller app

Low Battery Alerts

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes

Temperature Alerts

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Bluetooth

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Other

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Thread

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Thread Border Router required
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Thread Border Router required

Z Wave

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Zigbee

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Display

Screen

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Screen Type

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Not applicable / unspecified
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Not applicable / unspecified

Features

Automations

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Catalog note
Local Matter automations, no cloud required
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Local Matter automations, no cloud required

Built In Light

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Built In Siren

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Catalog note
85 dB buzzer
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
85 dB at 10 ft

Pathlight

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Steam Check

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Catalog note
Dual-beam sensing sizes smoke particles to reduce steam and cooking false alarms
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Dual-beam sensing tells smoke apart from steam and cooking fumes to cut false alarms

Tests Itself

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Catalog note
Self-test can be triggered remotely, owners report a self-test button exposed in Home Assistant
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Push to test button, and the test can be triggered remotely from Home Assistant

Integrations

Alexa

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Apple Home

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Google Home

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Home Assistant

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Matter

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Matter 1.4 over Thread; Heiman holds CSA Matter certificates for its smoke sensors with temperature and humidity reporting

SmartThings

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Power

Battery Life

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: 5 years
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: 3.5 years

Battery Type

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: CR123A
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: CR123A

Wired

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Sensors

Air Quality

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Ambient Light

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Humidity

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Built-in humidity sensor reported over Matter

Motion

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Occupancy

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: No

Smoke

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: Yes
Catalog note
Dual-beam photoelectric sensor, UL 217 10th Edition and CSFM certified
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Dual-beam photoelectric sensor, UL 217 10th Edition certified

Temperature

Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M: No
Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM: Yes
Catalog note
Built-in temperature sensor reported over Matter

Specifications for Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M versus Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM
Specification	Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-M	Heiman Matter Smoke Detector S1-TM
Alerts
Air Quality Alerts	No	No
Co Alerts	No	No
Fire Alerts	Yes Catalog note Local Matter notifications with no cloud account	Yes Catalog note Local 85 dB alarm plus notifications through the Matter controller app
Low Battery Alerts	Yes	Yes
Temperature Alerts	No	No
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Other	No	No
Thread	Thread Border Router required	Thread Border Router required
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Display
Screen	No	No
Screen Type	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Features
Automations	Yes Catalog note Local Matter automations, no cloud required	Yes Catalog note Local Matter automations, no cloud required
Built In Light	No	No
Built In Siren	Yes Catalog note 85 dB buzzer	Yes Catalog note 85 dB at 10 ft
Pathlight	No	No
Steam Check	Yes Catalog note Dual-beam sensing sizes smoke particles to reduce steam and cooking false alarms	Yes Catalog note Dual-beam sensing tells smoke apart from steam and cooking fumes to cut false alarms
Tests Itself	Yes Catalog note Self-test can be triggered remotely, owners report a self-test button exposed in Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Push to test button, and the test can be triggered remotely from Home Assistant
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Apple Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Google Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Matter	Yes	Yes Catalog note Matter 1.4 over Thread; Heiman holds CSA Matter certificates for its smoke sensors with temperature and humidity reporting
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Power
Battery Life	5 years	3.5 years
Battery Type	CR123A	CR123A
Wired	No	No
Sensors
Air Quality	No	No
Ambient Light	No	No
Co	No	No
Humidity	No	Yes Catalog note Built-in humidity sensor reported over Matter
Motion	No	No
Occupancy	No	No
Smoke	Yes Catalog note Dual-beam photoelectric sensor, UL 217 10th Edition and CSFM certified	Yes Catalog note Dual-beam photoelectric sensor, UL 217 10th Edition certified
Temperature	No	Yes Catalog note Built-in temperature sensor reported over Matter

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