First Alert SM210 / SM210V / SM210L 10-Year Smoke vs First Alert SMI100-AC Hardwired Smoke

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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First Alert SM210 / SM210V / SM210L 10-Year SmokeFirst Alert SMI100-AC Hardwired Smoke
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmsmokesmoke
Sensorphotoelectricionization
Power10-year battery (lithium metal, not replaceable)Hardwired with 9V alkaline battery backup (replaceable)
InterconnectNot listedwired
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 SMI100-AC Hardwired Smoke

A hardwired ionization smoke alarm with a 9V battery backup that interconnects with other First Alert or BRK hardwired alarms. The maker lists it as the replacement for the 9120B.

  • Hardwired interconnect with up to 12 other First Alert or BRK detectors and 6 other compatible devices
  • 9V battery backup
  • 10 year limited warranty
  • Ionization sensing only
  • Voice alerts not offered on this model