A: It depends on the sensitivity of the smoke detector. I live in a senior building and the devices are deliberately set higher. Know your device and smudge accordingly even if you have to do it more than once.
Does burning incense set off smoke alarms?
Under normal circumstances, no, incense won't trigger your smoke detector because it won't produce enough smoke to do so – though it is possible. Try to keep your incense burning as far away from your smoke alarms as possible, to keep the odds of triggering an alarm as low as possible.
What can set off a fire alarm randomly?
Why Your Fire Alarm Goes Off Randomly
- Smoke from burnt food or cooking.
- Fireplace smoke or outdoor campfires blowing indoors.
- Steam from cooking food.
- Shower steam.
- High humidity.
- Water leaks.
- Malfunction.
- Batteries need changing.
