As a sales representative at a major big box store, I often encounter requests for smoke detectors that don’t emit high-pitched warning sounds that scare pets. After some research, I discovered that lower frequency sounds are more effective at waking people and don’t terrify pets. I reached out to a leading manufacturer of these devices, and they confirmed my findings. However, they mentioned that such detectors would need to be physically larger, which they weren’t interested in pursuing. I believe pet owners would be interested in having this option available. If you have any experiences or insights on this topic, I’d love to hear them! 