If you're asleep and a fire starts, a fire alarm is supposed to wake you up. But what if you need some help? Well, this fire alarm will text four people and let them know what's going on.

It's a smart backup plan for the paranoid and for people who live in houses filled with old newspapers, oily rags and dry leaves. Of course, if you set off the fire alarm by overcooking a roast, which I think is how 95% of fire alarms are set off, you'll be scaring the pants off of whoever you have this thing set to ping. But I guess it's better safe than sorry?

In any case, this guy will set you back $144 if you're so inclined.

Firebox via Ubergizmo