First Alert SM210 / SM210V / SM210L 10-Year Smoke vs First Alert SMCO500V Combo

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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First Alert SM210 / SM210V / SM210L 10-Year SmokeFirst Alert SMCO500V Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmsmokecombo
SensorphotoelectricPhotoelectric (smoke) and electrochemica
Power10-year battery (lithium metal, not replaceable)AA (2 alkaline, replaceable)
InterconnectNot listedwireless
Standards (maker)Conforms to UL 217 10th Edition StandardNot listed
Replace after10 yearsNot listed

First Alert SM210 / SM210V / SM210L 10-Year Smoke

A photoelectric smoke alarm with a sealed 10-year lithium battery and a slim profile. Voice and path-light versions are separate models from the same maker.

  • Sealed 10-year battery
  • UL 217 10th edition
  • The maker lists a lifespan of about 10 years
  • Smoke only, no CO sensing

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