Kidde 30CUAR / 30CUA10 Hardwired Combo vs Kidde 30CUDR Combo

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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Kidde 30CUAR / 30CUA10 Hardwired ComboKidde 30CUDR Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmcombocombo
PowerHardwired with battery backupAA (2 replaceable batteries)
InterconnectwiredNot listed
Standards (maker)UL Listed; designed to the latest UL standard for safety and reliabilityDesigned to the latest UL standard for safety and reliability
Replace after10 yearsNot listed

Kidde 30CUAR / 30CUA10 Hardwired Combo

A hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide combo alarm with battery backup that connects by wire to other Kidde alarms. The 30CUA10 has a 10-year backup battery and the 30CUAR uses AA batteries.

  • Hardwired interconnect with other Kidde alarms
  • 10-year backup battery on the 30CUA10
  • Needs wiring into household power

Kidde 30CUDR Combo

A battery-powered smoke and carbon monoxide combo alarm that runs on two replaceable AA batteries. A voice-alert version is listed separately.

  • Replaceable AA batteries
  • Not listed by the maker: price