First Alert 10-Year Battery Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, Slim Profile vs First Alert SMCO500V Combo

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First Alert 10-Year Battery Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, Slim ProfileFirst Alert SMCO500V Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmsmokecombo
SensorphotoelectricPhotoelectric (smoke) and electrochemica
Power10-year sealed lithium batteryAA (2 alkaline, replaceable)
InterconnectNot listedwireless

First Alert 10-Year Battery Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, Slim Profile

A slim photoelectric smoke alarm with a built-in 10-year lithium battery that mounts on a wall or ceiling with a twist-lock bracket.

  • Photoelectric sensor
  • No battery changes
  • Half as thick as a standard alarm

First Alert SMCO500V Combo

A battery-operated smoke and CO combo alarm with voice alerts that give the type and location of the danger. It links wirelessly with other First Alert or BRK alarms.

  • Voice alerts with location
  • Wireless interconnect with up to 12 other First Alert or BRK alarms and 6 other compatible devices
  • Replaceable AA batteries