First Alert SMCO500V Combo vs First Alert SMICO100-AC Hardwired Combo

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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First Alert SMCO500V ComboFirst Alert SMICO100-AC Hardwired Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmcombocombo
SensorPhotoelectric (smoke) and electrochemicaIonization (smoke) and electrochemical
PowerAA (2 alkaline, replaceable)Hardwired with 9V alkaline battery backup (replaceable)
Interconnectwirelesswired

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

First Alert SMICO100-AC Hardwired Combo

A hardwired smoke and CO combo alarm with a 9V battery backup. It uses an ionization smoke sensor and an electrochemical CO sensor, and interconnects by wire with other compatible alarms.

  • Hardwired interconnect with up to 12 other First Alert or BRK alarms and 6 other compatible devices
  • 9V battery backup
  • 10 year limited warranty
  • Smoke sensing is ionization only
  • Needs wiring into household power