ChirpHound: Smoke Alarm Finder

ChirpHound: Smoke Alarm Finder

Compare chirps. Keep a record.

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3 reviews
$2.99

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Released
June 10, 2026
Updated
November 4, 2026

Features

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This app helps you identify and track your smoke and CO alarms. It can pinpoint the loudest chirp, log test results, and remind you when alarms need replacing. It also offers guides for fixing common alarm issues.

✓Compare chirp loudness to locate alarms
✓Log monthly alarm tests and results
✓Generate home safety reports (PDF/CSV)
✓Track alarm replacement dates
✓Identify unknown chirps
✓Guided fix-it guides for alarm issues
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What's New in ChirpHound

14.0

November 4, 2026

ChirpHound 14.0 makes the comparison result easier to see and keep. • See the leading location comparison before the listening status, with the limits of the measurement clearly explained. • Save the room, device and what you personally checked in a search record. Personal identification stays separate from the sound ranking. • Build a PDF record with the comparison, excluded readings and your saved observation. Reopen it from History. • A new search keeps your location names without overwriting a personally completed search. • Fixed pending microphone starts continuing after cancellation and improved control accessibility. Home checkup, Find the chirp, Test my alarms, the Home safety report, backup and restore, and the advanced Field tools remain included. No subscription. The app interface is in English.

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User reviews

Does not track location

Evidently not user friendly
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Response from developer

Thank you for being honest. Version 12.0 is built around that complaint. "Which alarm is it?" has you stand under each alarm and ranks them by how loud the chirp is at your phone, so you check the most likely one first. It can't point in a direction or measure distance, because a phone's microphone can't do that reliably indoors, and we say so plainly. For people who have trouble hearing high chirps, it shows a visual and vibration cue on every chirp.

Doesn’t work

Don’t waste your money. Complicated interface, doesn’t detect obvious beep every 47-48 seconds. No way to get help or support.

Response from developer

Thank you, this review directly shaped version 12.0. It opens to one Start listening button and a plain status card. The advanced tools are still there under Field tools. Detection now covers a wider pitch range by default, and a chirp every 47–48 seconds is one of the cases we test against. Off-pitch alarms that the old settings missed are now caught in our tests. There is also an Email support button in the app now. I'm sorry the earlier version let you down.

App doesn’t work

Opens to a frozen page

Response from developer

Thank you for reporting this, and sorry it happened. Waiting for a chirp could look like a frozen screen in that early version. Since then, the listening screen shows a live status card: how long it has listened, how many chirps it heard, and when the next one is due. Chirps can be a minute apart, so the app now says when quiet is normal. If anything still looks stuck in 12.0, please use Email support in the app and I will look into it personally.

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FAQ

What is ChirpHound used for?

ChirpHound is a utility app designed to help you identify the source of chirping sounds, primarily from smoke and CO alarms. It allows you to compare chirp loudness, log test results, and track alarm maintenance.

How does ChirpHound help find a smoke alarm?

ChirpHound listens for chirps and ranks them by loudness at your phone's location. By standing under each alarm for a chirp, you can see which one is the loudest, helping you pinpoint the source.

Can ChirpHound track alarm maintenance?

Yes, ChirpHound helps you keep track of your alarms' replacement dates based on manufacturer guidelines for smoke and CO alarms. It can also guide you through monthly testing and log the results.

Does ChirpHound have ads?

No, ChirpHound does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that provides its full functionality without interruptions from ads.

What devices does ChirpHound support?

ChirpHound is available for iPhone and iPad devices, offering a comprehensive solution for home safety alarm management on Apple's mobile platforms.

How often is ChirpHound updated?

ChirpHound was last updated on November 4, 2026, with version 14.0. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements for the application.

What is the age rating for ChirpHound?

ChirpHound has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. This rating suggests that the app's content and functionality are appropriate for children and adults alike.

Can ChirpHound identify non-alarm chirps?

Yes, ChirpHound can help identify various chirps, including those from UPS units, garage door openers, and security keypads, by comparing their patterns to published sound profiles.