First Alert/BRK 9120B / SC-9120B Hardwired vs First Alert SMCO500V Combo

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First Alert 9120BFirst Alert SMCO500V Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmsmokecombo
SensorionizationPhotoelectric (smoke) and electrochemica
PowerHardwired 120-volt with 9V battery backupAA (2 alkaline, replaceable)
Interconnectwiredwireless

First Alert/BRK 9120B / SC-9120B Hardwired

An older hardwired ionization smoke alarm with 9V battery backup.

  • Interconnects with up to 12 other First Alert or BRK hardwired smoke detectors and 6 other compatible devices
  • 9V battery included
  • Ionization sensing only

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