# Phare Labs

> Phare Labs makes the Phare C1 — an AI-powered smoke alarm engineered to detect real fires earlier and dramatically reduce false alarms. The product replaces traditional hardwired smoke alarms in 10 minutes and is backed by a 30-night false-alarm guarantee.

Phare C1 combines optical sensors, particulate and air-quality sensing, and on-device AI ("SafetyNet") to distinguish cooking smoke and steam from real fire signatures. The device is designed in three configurations — C1 Core, C1, and C1 Pro — sold direct-to-consumer in the United States (USD) and United Kingdom (GBP). The Phare C1 received the Red Dot Design Award in 2026.

## Key facts

- **Product**: Phare C1 (AI smoke alarm). Variants: C1 Core, C1, C1 Pro.
- **Guarantee**: 30-night false-alarm money-back guarantee.
- **Detection**: Catches real fires earlier than legacy alarms; reduces false alarms (legacy alarms produce false alarms up to 89% of the time and miss ~2 in 5 fires per fire-department data cited on the home page).
- **Installation**: Plug-and-play replacement for hardwired smoke alarms; ~10-minute setup; 10-year service life.
- **Subscription**: Optional Phare Protect plans (Starter / Pro) provide continuous safety updates and connected features.
- **Markets**: United States and United Kingdom; ships to mainland Europe.
- **Returns**: 90-day free returns and exchanges in the US and UK on items in original packaging.
- **Support email**: support@pharelabs.com
- **Award**: Red Dot Design Award Winner 2026.

## Primary pages

- [Home](https://www.pharelabs.com/): Product positioning, problems with legacy alarms, hero overview.
- [Shop Phare C1](https://www.pharelabs.com/shop/c1): Configurator for all three models (C1 Core, C1, C1 Pro), pricing, plan selector, checkout.
- [How Phare Works](https://www.pharelabs.com/howitworks): Sensor stack, AI/SafetyNet algorithm, detection methodology.
- [Why Phare](https://www.pharelabs.com/whyphare): Design philosophy, peace-of-mind features, install experience.
- [Get in Touch](https://www.pharelabs.com/contact-us): Contact form and support email.

## Legal and compliance

- [Terms of Use](https://www.pharelabs.com/legal/terms-of-use)
- [Accessibility Statement](https://www.pharelabs.com/legal/accessibility): WCAG 2.2 Level AA conformance commitment.

## Developer / API

- [API Reference](https://www.pharelabs.com/api-docs): Phare Protect REST API for spaces, devices, alerts, and sensor data (noindexed; for partner/developer use).

## Crawling policy

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