Residential Blocks
Ideal for occupied apartment buildings where waking watch is currently in place.
- Minimise disruption to residents
- Reduce long-term operational costs
How we help
Replace Costly Waking Watch with Compliant Wireless Fire Detection and Save up to £17,000 p/m
Waking Watch patrols are expensive, unreliable and only intended as a temporary fire safety measure.
Cygnus wireless fire detection systems provide a safer and more cost-effective alternative, helping protect residents while dramatically reducing ongoing costs.
Waking Watch vs Cygnus Wireless Fire Detection
While Waking Watch is often used as a temporary safety measure, many buildings are now replacing it with wireless fire detection systems that provide faster detection and significantly lower long-term costs.
Waking Watch
- £5k–£20k+ per month ongoing cost
- Manual patrols by personnel
- Risk of human error or delayed response
- Temporary fire safety measure
Cygnus Wireless Detection
- Cost-effective long-term solution
- Automatic fire detection and alarm
- Continuous 24/7 monitoring
- Rapid wireless installation
A Smarter Alternative to Waking Watch
Our wireless fire detection systems provide a safer, more cost-effective way to protect buildings without relying on continuous on-site patrols.
- Wireless fire detection designed for temporary and interim use
- Fast installation with minimal disruption to residents
- Reduces reliance on costly waking watch personnel
- Scalable to suit buildings of all sizes
- Supports evacuation strategies and risk mitigation
VIEW CASE STUDIES
Proven installations. Practical outcomes.
“Replacing Waking Watch with wireless fire detection provides an immediate improvement in both safety and cost efficiency. Installation is fast, minimally disruptive and gives residents greater confidence in their building’s fire protection.”
Building Manager
Residential Development
The solution
Cygnus Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Cygnus wireless fire detection systems provide a fast and effective alternative to Waking Watch patrols.
Designed for rapid wireless deployment, ideal for occupied residences, our system continuously monitors your building and automatically raises the alarm if fire is detected.
Why MeshBeyond™ is the true wireless mesh technology
Discover how our advanced mesh network delivers reliable, scalable fire detection without the limitations of traditional systems.
Key Benefits
- Rapid wireless installation with no complex cabling required
- Minimal disruption to occupied residential buildings
- Automatic fire detection and alarm activation
- Significant reduction in ongoing Waking Watch costs
Where This Solution Works Best
Designed for buildings requiring temporary fire safety measures or interim protection.
Remediation Projects
Maintain fire safety during cladding or building works.
- Temporary protection during upgrades
- Flexible system configurations
Simultaneous Evacuation Strategies
Support changes in fire strategy without long-term staffing costs.
- Reliable alerting across the building
- Helps manage risk during transition periods
benefits
Cygnus SN-Pro: Key benefits
True wireless performance at scale
MeshBeyond™ technology for unrivalled reliability
Coverage for very large and multi-building sites
Easily scalable to adapt to building changes
No cabling means reduced time and cost
Calculate your Waking Watch savings with Cygnus
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Ready to Stand Down Your Waking Watch?
Cygnus can help you transition quickly, compliantly, and with minimal disruption.
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Cygnus SN-Pro
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A fully EN 54 certified, wireless mesh fire detection and alarm system using the industry leading Cygnus Protocol, suitable for large-scale built environments.
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