First Alert SC5 Smart Smoke & CO vs First Alert SMCO100 / SMCO200V Combo

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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First Alert SC5 Smart Smoke & COFirst Alert SMCO100 / SMCO200V Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmcombocombo
SensorPhotoelectric (smoke) and electrochemicaPhotoelectric (smoke) and electrochemica
PowerBattery-operated, CR123A lithium (replaceable) for the batteAA (2 alkaline, replaceable)
InterconnectwirelessNot listed
Standards (maker)Conforms to UL 217 10th Edition StandardNot listed
Replace afterNot listed10 years

First Alert SC5 Smart Smoke & CO

A smart smoke and CO alarm with voice alerts, wireless interconnect, and phone alerts through the Resideo Connect app. The maker says it is compatible with and replaces Google Nest Protect.

  • Voice alerts naming the type and location
  • Phone alerts through the Resideo Connect app
  • Battery and hardwire versions are separate products

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