Kidde 30CUDR Combo vs Kidde Ring Smart Smoke Alarm RGSAR-RW

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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Kidde 30CUDR ComboKidde Ring Smart Smoke Alarm RGSAR-RW
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmcombosmoke
PowerAA (2 replaceable batteries)Hardwired with 2 AA backup batteries
InterconnectNot listedwired
Standards (maker)Designed to the latest UL standard for safety and reliabilityETL certification
Maker's warningsNot listedWorks through the Ring app

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

Kidde Ring Smart Smoke Alarm RGSAR-RW

A hardwired smart smoke alarm that sends notifications through the Ring app and speaks voice alerts.

  • Ring app notifications
  • Voice alerts
  • AA backup batteries
  • Needs household wiring
  • Monitoring needs a paid Ring plan