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First Alert Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm Plug In with Battery Backup CO605
Last Updated: March 8, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Ease of Use
112easy, easy to use, plug, easy to set, use
+98%
-2%
" ... So easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Easy to install and use ... "
" ... Easy to install ---just plug in. ... "
" ... Simple, seems to be working properly. ... "
" ... Easy installation and it seems to be working. ... "
" ... It is easy to install and a life saver. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
Setup
93easy, plug, install, installation, works great
+98%
-2%
" ... It is fool proof to use and easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to use and install. ... "
" ... Easy installation, peace of mind. ... "
" ... easy to use - just plug it in! ... "
" ... Ez install - as advertised ... "
" ... It's a shame because I loved the idea of a simple, inexpensive unit like this with no interface just plug in and go. ... "
" ... very simple to install ... "
Battery Life
82backup, batteries, plug, 9v, volt
+78%
-22%
" ... came as described, included batteries. ... "
" ... Now have spend money on a new battery! ... "
" ... Love the plug in the wall no battery worries ! ... "
" ... was happy to see it came with the backup 9v battery ... "
" ... Gave 4's on battery & durability because we haven't had these that long. ... "
" ... Plugged in easily and has a 9volt battery backup included. ... "
" ... Install batteries and plug in. ... "
" ... This is so easy just put the battery in and plug it in. ... "
Product Reliability
73working fine, faulty, assume, hopefully, detector
+68%
-32%
" ... It hasn't alerted me to a problem, but the lights are on so I'm convinced it's working as it should. ... "
" ... They automatically turn on AND off. ... "
" ... Seem to be working fine . ... "
" ... Works perfectly, got this one to replace my old one that was over 10 years old ... "
" ... Replaced my CO detector after 15 yrs. ... "
" ... Plug it in and you're good to go for about 10 years ... "
" ... After about 10 years of this - yes, it took 10 years - we finally had enough. ... "
" ... I’m assuming it’s working. ... "
Capacity
58family, floor, bedroom, one, furnace
+100%
" ... Bought one for each of my adult children that have moved out on there own as well as a new one for our house. ... "
" ... Good price point and now have one on every floor of my house ... "
" ... I did install 6 of them in the house. ... "
" ... I’m planning to buy a couple of more of these to use throughout the house. ... "
" ... We have one of these in the Master Bedroom and really love it. ... "
" ... It’s a law I’m out state that we have to have a CO detector in house. ... "
" ... Every room needs one! ... "
" ... Give them to your friends and family. ... "
Price
44good, product, money, worth, value
+100%
" ... Like it and price was OK ... "
" ... Good price no fuzz. ... "
" ... Can’t beat the price for a nice unit. ... "
" ... Just what we needed at a great price . ... "
" ... Okay, I couldn’t even believe I got a CO detector for this price. ... "
" ... High quality, great purchase at an affordable price ... "
" ... Just what I ordered great price ... "
" ... Price much better thru Amazon! ... "
Marketplace
33works as described, product, described, advertised, thank
+97%
-3%
" ... Exactly as advertised ... "
" ... came on time thanks ... "
" ... The Amazon delivery notification states the following: "Delivered today. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... As promised so far. ... "
" ... Price much better thru Amazon! ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... It was a great bargain on Amazon too! ... "
Clock
32alarms, carbon monoxide, false, first alert, co2
+69%
-31%
" ... It's pretty hard to give an accurate review unless you're one of the few whose lives have been saved by the alarm. ... "
" ... This is my second plug in CO alarm. ... "
" ... seems to work ok but, thankfully, it has not had to sound an alarm. ... "
" ... Since CO2 is heavy, I did not want the smoke alarm combo options I saw. ... "
" ... I HAD THIS ALARM BRFORE & NEEDED A NEW ONE . ... "
" ... Works as intended and no false alarms. ... "
" ... We haven't had any issues, but I can sleep easy knowing we have this alarm to wake us up if the carbon monoxide is leaking. ... "
" ... Quick and easy replacement for a similar alarm that is used near my kitchen where we have a gas stove/oven. ... "
Delivery
31delivered, arrived, fast, package, arrived quickly
+100%
" ... It arrived quickly. ... "
" ... Delivered on time and works as expected. ... "
" ... Was delivered on time, and does what it was advertised to do. ... "
" ... Got them with in 4 days. ... "
" ... Delivered quickly and as described. ... "
" ... Arrived on schedule , hope I never had the need for it but if I do I got it. ... "
" ... Product arrived quickly. ... "
" ... It arrived pretty fast. ... "
Ports
17outlet, use, wall, top, still
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to use, just plugs into an electrical outlet. ... "
" ... Plug in and go. ... "
" ... Plug it in and it works. ... "
" ... Just plug it in. ... "
" ... Easy to use, just plug it in the power outlet. ... "
" ... Just plug to the wall. ... "
" ... Just plug it in . ... "
" ... Just plug it in! ... "
Overall performance
14works, product, good, easy to use
+100%
" ... This detector does the job. ... "
" ... No frills performs perfectly. ... "
" ... does the job ... "
" ... does the job ... "
" ... A great price and the product does a very good job ... "
" ... Does it's job. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
Returns
14would, return, old one, two, returning
+29%
-71%
" ... I have ordered two and both have been expired. ... "
" ... Regardless I'll be returning it as I can't get it to stop chirping. ... "
" ... Can not see where I can contact you for a replacement. ... "
" ... Was easily broken by stalkers. ... "
" ... I failed to return it on time or I would have gotten a refund. ... "
" ... Before purchasing check the return process, not good ... "
" ... Needless to say I returned them. ... "
" ... Well I just boxed this product up and am returning it as it was dated 2014! ... "
Product As Described
14described, advertised, exactly, works
+100%
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Works as described . ... "
" ... Works as described, recommended. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Seems to function as described. ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Hopefully this works as described! ... "
Charging
13plug, wall, put, outlet, batteries
+77%
-23%
" ... Easy to put batteries in, determine where to put it and plug it in. ... "
" ... This is so easy just put the battery in and plug it in. ... "
" ... looks like very good quality, I love that it’s plug in so I don’t have to worry about remembering to change the battery. ... "
" ... Even comes with battery and it plugs into the wall! ... "
" ... You take it out of the package, install the battery, and plug it into a power outlet. ... "
" ... Super easy to use- just unwrap from package, pop in battery and plug into wall. ... "
" ... Love the plug in the wall no battery worries ! ... "
" ... Just put in the battery and plug it in to an outlet. ... "
Build Quality
12safe, plugged, packaging, open, build
+83%
-17%
" ... Makes me feel safe and secure. ... "
" ... Not sure about durability but it looks well made. ... "
" ... Seems a little cheap, but stays in the plug nicely. ... "
" ... Got them on a gold box deal so the price was good. ... "
" ... Looked very sturdy and plugged in easily. ... "
" ... The best part, however, is that the clam shell package came with a perforated back panel that was easy to open. ... Finally, easy open clam shell packaging! ... "
" ... I feel safe! ... "
" ... Product has good build quality otherwise. ... "
Comfort
10safer, much, makes, comfortable, safe
+90%
-10%
" ... Helps me feel better about staying in unfamiliar places. ... "
" ... feel much safer with this product ... "
" ... Finally finding some pants he could wear. ... "
" ... Makes me feel safe and secure. ... "
" ... Replaces same that wore out. ... "
" ... Makes me feel safer. ... "
" ... It hasn't gone off and I don't feel sleepy. ... "
" ... I feel much more comfortable now that I have these. ... "
Features
9red, working, tell, says, one
+78%
-22%
" ... There is a red light on the unit letting you know it's working. ... "
" ... I looked on the website and it says the light will blink when it’s on. ... The light is just steady, but I assume it’s working correctly? ... "
" ... Too early to tell about features above. ... "
" ... Blue LED light is good night light as well. ... "
" ... Has a red light to let you know it's working. ... "
" ... The red light stays on when powered on. ... "
" ... Red solid light is the normal "I am on and doing my job" status indicator light. ... "
Size
9small, use, travel, size, price
+100%
" ... Just the right size. ... "
" ... I like this product it’s small compact and I’m sure it will do the job fortunately haven’t had to find that out yet. ... "
" ... Just purchased another to keep me safe while I travel. ... "
" ... Use this any time I'm traveling. ... "
" ... Perfect sized love it ... "
" ... Small compact and easy to use, I don't know how long it will last but it is reasonably priced and if it works it is worth the price. ... "
" ... appears to work, hope the device is a bit smaller and compact. ... "
" ... But it is small and looks good. ... "
Design
8look, well, good, working, small
+100%
" ... The texture is great. ... "
" ... Super simple, and the unit, while not pretty, looks good enough that I don't dislike it . ... "
" ... Seems to look nice and fit well, and hopefully does its job well. ... "
" ... Not sure about durability but it looks well made. ... "
" ... i had this product already and liked the look and function so ordered 2 more. ... "
" ... Feel better having it in the home. ... "
" ... But it is small and looks good. ... "
For Kids
7bought, one, mind, house, daughter
+100%
" ... Nice to have peace of mind especially having kids. ... "
" ... Bought this for my daughter and grandkids. ... "
" ... I've been wanting one of these for my house, because I have 3 kids and this gives me piece of mind. ... "
" ... Bought one for each of my adult children that have moved out on there own as well as a new one for our house. ... "
" ... Bought this for my daughter. ... "
" ... I got these for all of my kids. ... "
" ... These all worked fine from testing and I love knowing my kids and family will be safe from CM poisoning and that these have the backup battery just in case. ... "
Volume
7alarm, tested, test, room, man
+29%
-71%
" ... It continued to emit the same loud annoying noise. ... "
" ... I tested it with a match and it has a loud, piercing squeal. ... "
" ... Yup, they test Okay and man, are they loud. ... "
Device Stand
7plug, plugs, outlet, like
+100%
" ... Plugs right into the wall. ... "
" ... It’s better than plugging in a $20 bill in the wall. ... "
" ... Plugs into the wall without issues. ... "
" ... Looks nice on our wall. ... "
" ... I like that they plug into a wall outlet. ... "
" ... Just plug to the wall. ... "
For Travel
6vrbo, vacations, vacation, traveling, travel
+83%
-17%
" ... Just purchased another to keep me safe while I travel. ... "
" ... Use this any time I'm traveling. ... "
" ... I bought two of these for my daughter and family who were traveling and wanted them to have one in their hotel room . ... "
" ... Seems to work and saved me a trip to the home center ... "
" ... News story about a family dying in mexico lead me to buy one of these for our vacation trips. ... "
Sleep Tracking
6light, knowing, bright, carbon monoxide, alarm
+100%
" ... No worries, sleep like a babe! ... "
" ... Works while eye sleep😇 ... "
" ... We haven't had any issues, but I can sleep easy knowing we have this alarm to wake us up if the carbon monoxide is leaking. ... "
" ... helps me sleep easier when traveling ... "
" ... I sleep better at night knowing I have it. ... "
Network
6house, floor, upstairs, second, home
+100%
" ... I already had one of these in my downstairs and wanted a second one upstairs. ... "
" ... All of my bedrooms are upstairs, there is no plug in the hallway. ... "
" ... Great product, bought 2 more for my daughters 2 story house. ... "
" ... We have one for each floor of the house. ... "
" ... Good price point and now have one on every floor of my house ... "
" ... It makes me feel more secure at home to have one of these on each floor of our house. ... "
Fit
6plug, outlet, must, hold, held
+50%
-50%
" ... I got the wrong item it should have been a plug in and I get one that must use screws to hold the item up very disappointed ... "
Controls
5button, pushed, press, hold, far
+60%
-40%
" ... easy plug in wall, loud when I pushed the test button, so far so good ... "
" ... Works great far as I know lol check test button occasionally ... "
" ... it came on time, looks nice, and the test button worked. ... "
Sound Quality
5loud, annoying, tested, never, hear
+20%
-80%
" ... However, I started to hear the loud, annoying, beeping noise that you usually hear when a smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector needs a battery change. ... It continued to emit the same loud annoying noise. ... Its currently unplugged because I couldn't take the noise any more. ... "
" ... I tested it with a match and it has a loud, piercing squeal. ... "
" ... sorry about not wanting Prime at this time, not enough time to watch or listen to movies or music at this time. ... "
" ... I have to unplug the unit and remove the battery for it to stop making noise. ... "
Notifications
5first, first alert, alarms
+60%
-40%
" ... First Alert was great choice for us. ... "
" ... You cant go wrong with first alert ... "
" ... VERY HAPPY WITH THE FIRST ALERT CO605. ... "
Cleaning
5us, needed, feel
+60%
-40%
" ... Clean and super ez to use got us though our home appraisal. ... "
" ... Clean white and new-looking and makes us feel safer. ... "
" ... Ended up the vent under house was plugged up with mouse nest and needed to be cleaned out. ... "
Cables
3+67%
-33%
" ... Fortunately I have not had to find out if this actually works but it plugs right in and appears to be very good quality. ... "
Defective Delivery
3faulty
-100%
" ... Ordered 2, 1 was broken and didnt work from day one. ... "
" ... This was a faulty item for me. ... "
" ... Was easily broken by stalkers. ... "
Heating
3propane, natural, water heater
+100%
" ... My home heats with natural gas. ... "
" ... We have propane gas kitchen stove, gas fernis, and gas water heater. ... "
" ... Very necessary if you burn propane or natural gas as a heating fuel. ... "
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