First Alert CO400 Battery Carbon Monoxide Alarm vs First Alert SMCO500V Combo

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First Alert CO400 Battery Carbon Monoxide AlarmFirst Alert SMCO500V Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
AlarmCOcombo
SensorelectrochemicalPhotoelectric (smoke) and electrochemica
PowerBattery operatedAA (2 alkaline, replaceable)
Interconnectnonewireless
Standards (maker)Listed to UL 2034 StandardNot listed

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 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