First Alert CO400 Battery Carbon Monoxide Alarm vs First Alert SMCO100 / SMCO200V Combo

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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First Alert CO400 Battery Carbon Monoxide AlarmFirst Alert SMCO100 / SMCO200V Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
AlarmCOcombo
SensorelectrochemicalPhotoelectric (smoke) and electrochemica
PowerBattery operatedAA (2 alkaline, replaceable)
InterconnectnoneNot listed
Standards (maker)Listed to UL 2034 StandardNot listed
Replace afterNot listed10 years

First Alert CO400 Battery Carbon Monoxide Alarm

A battery-operated carbon monoxide alarm with an electrochemical sensor, a single test and silence button and an 85 decibel horn.

  • Portable
  • Single test and silence button
  • 85 decibel alarm
  • Battery powered only

First Alert SMCO100 / SMCO200V Combo

A battery-powered smoke and CO combo alarm that runs on two replaceable AA batteries. The maker says the unit itself should be replaced at least every 10 years.

  • Replaceable AA batteries
  • The maker lists a replacement interval of at least every 10 years