First Alert SC5 Smart Smoke & CO vs First Alert SMCO210 / SMCO210V Combo

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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First Alert SC5 Smart Smoke & COFirst Alert SMCO210 / SMCO210V Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmcombocombo
SensorPhotoelectric (smoke) and electrochemicaPhotoelectric (smoke) and electrochemica
PowerBattery-operated, CR123A lithium (replaceable) for the batte10-year battery (lithium metal, not replaceable)
InterconnectwirelessNot listed
Standards (maker)Conforms to UL 217 10th Edition StandardConforms to UL 217 10th Edition Standard; Conforms to STD UL2034

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 SMCO210 / SMCO210V Combo

A battery-powered smoke and carbon monoxide combo alarm with a sealed 10-year lithium battery.

  • Sealed 10-year battery, no battery swaps
  • UL 217 10th edition and UL 2034
  • Slim profile