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Kidde Smoke Carbon Monoxide Detector Battery Powered Combination Smoke CO Alarm Voice Alert
Last Updated: September 20, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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995
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Review Analysis - 905 recent, verified reviews
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Usage
231easy, install, installation, house, simple
+90%
-10%
" ... Install it in the hallway and bedroom. ... "
" ... Easy to install, easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to install, so far so good ... "
" ... Simple to set-up and works fine. ... "
" ... It was easy to install. ... "
" ... The unit was easy to install. ... "
" ... So yes I brought two more smoke detector, one next to the kitchen and one next to the bedroom. ... "
" ... Must have in your house ... "
Usage / Setup
168install, easy, installation, test, simple
+96%
-4%
" ... You have to install these in older built homes see location for placements on web site. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Installed easily just follow instructions. ... "
" ... Got here on time was easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... These were easy to install and easy to test. ... "
Usage / Ease
149easy, install, easy to use, test, simple
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to inbox and setup. ... "
" ... All the instillation items were there, very easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... everything was so easy ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install . ... "
" ... Installation is easy and simple. ... "
Marketplace
120amazon, item, returnable, kidde, eligible for return
+34%
-66%
" ... Is that "manufactured" date or "replace by" date for this product not received until 12/1/19? ... "
" ... No where do they tell you it is not returnable until you need to return it. ... Item I got was NOT the same part number. ... No big deal, just return it, right? ... Over an Hour trying to explain this to two Amazon CS people . ... "
" ... Going right in the trash. ... "
" ... COULDN'T RETURN PRODUCT . ... "
" ... I was disappointed I couldn't return it, and also surprised that it shipped to California since it doesn't meet that requirement. ... "
" ... I took some responsibility, but non-returnable still came as a surprise in year 2020 online shopping. ... "
" ... And there is NO WAY this is the Amazon choice. ... "
" ... The person told me they would fully reimburse me, but I have not received a refund. ... "
Battery
114battery, battery life, aa, battery operated, smoke
+58%
-42%
" ... **3-star rating for battery life, since I don't have any way to know now how long the batteries might last. ... "
" ... A 10 year bargain… I don’t have to worry about changing my batteries every year. ... "
" ... I like the fact that the batteries are replaced without taking the whole piece down. ... "
" ... this takes 2 AA batteries! ... Even more impressive is the fact that the battery compartment is on the front of the detector!! ... "
" ... I also like that it takes 2 batteries instead of three and the battery compartment is much easier to get to. ... "
" ... I like the long life. ... No need to change battery every 6 months. ... "
" ... Simply change batteries every New Year. ... "
" ... The packs come with batteries too. ... "
Reliability
92replaced, lasted, kidde, died, 10 years
+50%
-50%
" ... This unit was defective, and it was manufactured on April 14,2008 . ... "
" ... Got disconnected twice. ... "
" ... Broke within a month ... "
" ... Failed after just a few months and cannot be fixed. ... "
" ... I've had this for less than a year. ... "
" ... This thing went off 3 times in the first 24 hours for no reason. ... "
" ... Out of 7 of these one died in the first year. ... "
" ... Purchased about 2.5 years ago and this thing is in the trash. ... "
Body
77door, plastic, mount, base, fit right
+71%
-29%
" ... They look nice as well. ... "
" ... Fits old mount ... "
" ... Feel safer having this in my garage ... "
" ... Item I needed looks the same -- identical. ... "
" ... Fortunately have not had a fire, but feel comfortable it will warm is if a fire occurred. ... "
" ... The man who helped me told me I could just snap it into the old mount without a problem. ... "
" ... Instead of screwing in base, I use very strong double sided adhesive , so the installation was super easy. ... "
" ... This fit right over my old one and all I did was screw it in place. ... "
Clock
76smoke, alarms, fire, kidde, co
+47%
-53%
" ... After about 3 months, the unit began going off (fire alarm) randomly. ... "
" ... Not an interconnected alarm! ... "
" ... Smoke alarm was defective out of the box, no big deal things happen. ... This is a smoke alarm you put the batteries in and it either works or it doesn't, that is what the test button is for. ... After wasting 30 minutes of my life with Amazon tech support for a smoke alarm I was then transferred to a Kiddie specialist. ... "
" ... If this alarm doesn't get your attention in a fire then you were already dead. ... "
" ... This isn’t like my last detector where the alarm went off at even the slightest of heat detected. ... "
" ... I bought a Kidde years ago and it was defective - it woke me up with a false alarm. ... So I buy another Kidde alarm like 10 years later and guess what? ... Another defective alarm. ... I ripped out the batteries and hurled the alarm away. ... I will never buy another worthless, defective Kidde alarm again. ... "
" ... the alarm I received was past the expiration date ... "
" ... We have this placed more than 3 ft from the kitchen as the instructions stated but the alarm keeps going off every time we turn on the oven! ... "
Marketplace / Returns
73returnable, item, eligible for return, tried to return, refund
+11%
-89%
" ... They do not and via the return policy you cannot return them. ... "
" ... Tried to do a return with Amazon and they told me they can't return it. ... "
" ... The person told me they would fully reimburse me, but I have not received a refund. ... "
" ... Says this item cant bE returned which sucks. ... "
" ... No where do they tell you it is not returnable until you need to return it. ... No big deal, just return it, right? ... "
" ... It is not a returnable item. ... Can't get a person to assist me with a return and refund. ... "
" ... Contacted Kidde direct. ... "
" ... Also they do not take returns! ... "
Sound
57voice, alarm, noise level, test, easy to install
+74%
-26%
" ... they are plenty loud and from a testing perspective, they did as you would expect. ... "
" ... It is loud and voice works good ... "
" ... Noise level is just right and am satisfied with the voice feature. ... "
" ... Very loud, voice is really nice feature. ... "
" ... Provided able sound in case of an emergency during testing. ... "
" ... It’s very loud but That’s a good thing and it looks very nice. ... "
" ... Love the thickness, look and voice is loud enough for us to hear. ... "
" ... Easy to install and very loud. ... "
Price
49money, worth, value, great product, spent
+78%
-22%
" ... My previous one lasted 14 yrs, this is the same as that one, great value for the money ... "
" ... Good deal talking about the money ... "
" ... Pro's good brand for a reasonable price. ... "
" ... Worth the money, might save a life. ... "
" ... Decent price for a 2 in 1. ... "
" ... You won't find a better deal!! ... "
" ... Price was nicely discounted .I bought it for a widow of a Vietnam Veteran who passed away a year ago. ... "
" ... Finally realized after wasting all this time, it would be Safer and more cost effective to spend a few more bucks for a better quality device, after all can’t really risk to depend on a questionable device to save our life . ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
42item, advertised, returnable, works, kidde
+52%
-48%
" ... Worked as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Has all the features as described. ... "
" ... See circled red date in attached photo. ... "
" ... I included (9) pictures in this review. ... "
" ... Thank you Kidde for a quality product. ... "
" ... I replaced my original Kidde with this ... "
" ... It is the identical one. ... "
Body / Fit
39mount, base, fit right, existing, easy to install
+87%
-13%
" ... Very easy to set up, out of the box place battery and drill wall cover., snapped on and we're set!!! ... "
" ... Fit right where the old one came out. ... "
" ... The size fit the opening of the previous wired Kidde I replaced and was actually easier to install without having to connect the wired assembly. ... "
" ... Purchased as a replacement, it was easy to install as it fit perfectly over our existing base. ... "
" ... Fit right with our built-in unit holes. ... "
" ... They hold up well. ... "
" ... This fit right over my old one and all I did was screw it in place. ... "
" ... Super easy to fit. ... "
Sound / Volume
34voice, alarm, test, alarms, wake
+74%
-26%
" ... Perfect, just what I wanted and really loud ... "
" ... The two I purchased were loud and easily heard throughout the house when they were tested. ... "
" ... Test out sound nice loud. ... "
" ... We did test each before installing and WOW they are as loud as I could tolerate. ... "
" ... Great detector, sounds loud throughout the home. ... "
" ... Love the thickness, look and voice is loud enough for us to hear. ... "
" ... IT IS GOOD AND LOUD. ... "
" ... Was very easy to install, and it is nice and loud. ... "
Usage / Capacity
32bedroom, smoke, kitchen, hallway, rooms
+84%
-16%
" ... But, best of all, I didn’t have to rely on a family member to put up. ... "
" ... This has been in our upstairs hallway for 1-2 months and fortunately, we have not had to use it but it was easy to install and I like the voice warning as to whether an alarm is for smoke or CO. ... "
" ... much needed in any house good value ... "
" ... I just received it and I easily installed it onto my living room wall. ... "
" ... We have these on all levels of our home. ... "
" ... We had our super installed this in our NYC apt hallway. ... It's several feet away from the kitchen. ... "
" ... The two I purchased were loud and easily heard throughout the house when they were tested. ... "
" ... Very easy to install and I wouldn’t call my self handy around the house. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
31voice, alarm, noise level, talks, smoke
+71%
-29%
" ... It talks to you in addition to the alarm sound. ... "
" ... Provided able sound in case of an emergency during testing. ... "
" ... Noise level is excellent. ... "
" ... Noise level is just right and am satisfied with the voice feature. ... "
" ... Installation was a breeze and the alarm is very loud upon testing. ... "
" ... Works as promised with great noise level and voice warnings. ... "
" ... Those eerily sound like last words. ... "
" ... Test out sound nice loud. ... "
Calling
24loud, hear, beeps, alert, alarm
+75%
-25%
" ... Love the voice alert feature ... "
" ... I felt more assured by the voice on the new unit telling me when a test was in progress and completed. ... "
" ... Voice activated smoke and carbon monoxide detector. ... "
" ... I love the voice message so you are not having to count beeps than try and figure out how many beeps mean what. ... "
" ... Very loud, voice is really nice feature. ... "
" ... Noise level is just right and am satisfied with the voice feature. ... "
" ... It beeps and verbally announces the issue. ... "
" ... Works as promised with great noise level and voice warnings. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
20delivery, arrived, packaged, delivered, box
+65%
-35%
" ... product showed up in great condition worked awesome out of the box ... "
" ... Great delivery and price. ... "
" ... Works well, delivered on time ... "
" ... Item was delivered on schedule. ... "
" ... Received the product and Installed in a matter of minutes. ... "
" ... Came on time ... "
" ... Arrived quickly, product as described, works well (at least during testing). ... "
" ... Worked and packaged well ... "
Body / Build Quality
19within, screws, protection, snapped, detector
+37%
-63%
" ... Broke within a month ... "
" ... This product contains radioactive material. ... "
" ... I also had a difficult time opening the door to the battery compartment because the spring arm within the battery compartment was jammed into it. ... "
" ... Seems cheap made. ... "
" ... I have a felling that I was ripped off. ... "
" ... Need to push down small plastic arms that show when battery removed, but hard to see. ... "
" ... Further, the fingers which should move up and down, also easily bend sideways unless constrained, while similarly constraining the battery installation, while depressing the plastic strip. ... "
" ... There are plastic pop up fingers under the batteries. ... "
Stand
16wall, screws, mounting bracket, ceiling, detector
+88%
-13%
" ... Used the same base that was attached to the wall! ... "
" ... I got this to replace a previous model from this brand and appreciate that I was able to use the same mounting bracket from that unit, especially since the new unit is not as big around. ... "
" ... Easy to attach to wall or ceiling. ... "
" ... Best part for me is that this unit will fit the same ceiling mount as the previous model, thus saving me the need to install a brand new mount. ... "
" ... I was replacing 2 10 year old kidde units so I was able to reuse the existing mounts. ... "
" ... installed onto prior base/mount (no need to change). ... "
" ... This one used the same mounting plate on the wall, Works well. ... "
" ... Two screws and the mount was ready to have the detector installed. ... "
Features
14light, green light, seconds, hush mode, flash
+43%
-57%
" ... It did not provide the features advertised and it CANNOT be returned. ... "
" ... When I push the hush button it says “hush mode activated” but two seconds later it says “hush mode cancelled” and starts beeping again! ... "
" ... The green light would not illuminate to indicate it's working. ... "
" ... However, the green light is not working in both devices. ... "
" ... Will say "Hush mode activated", then an immediate "Hush mode deactivated" and continues to scream. ... "
" ... but the hush mode just doesn't seem to work. ... "
" ... I hit the HUSH mode, and that works only 40% of the time. ... "
Food
12sensitive, smoke, oven, toast, kitchen
+67%
-33%
" ... The other night I was browning meat and it got a bit Smokey. ... "
" ... Very sensitive and sense the smoke right away when we are cooking. ... "
" ... I’m always mindful to turn on the kitchen fan if I know while cooking I know smoke will be produced. ... "
" ... Not so sensitive that it goes off when making toast or cleaning the oven like my last one. ... "
" ... This is great if you actually have a fire, but this is set off by a simple heating of a cast iron skillet to cooking temps. ... "
" ... I highly recommend it, it went off a couple of time when a guest was cooking, that's mean that it works. ... "
" ... It’s a little sensitive my oven set it off twice, but I guess that’s not a bad thing🤷♂️ ... "
" ... Good quality but can be a bit sensitive to cooking accidents ... "
Body / Design
12small print, print, read, one, nice
+67%
-33%
" ... Same foot print as the one I took down so installation was very easy. ... "
" ... Look nice not real noticeable so far so good ... "
" ... Looks more modern and hopefully will last many years before it needs replacement. ... "
" ... Item I needed looks the same -- identical. ... "
" ... Aesthetically pleasing & the ease of changing the batteries is extra great. ... "
" ... If only manufactures invented Part numbers and put those part numbers in big print easy to find on their products . ... "
" ... They look nice as well. ... "
Body / Comfort
11one, ears, always, tested, snapped
+82%
-18%
" ... Makes me feel better. ... "
" ... We are very pleased and feel secure! ... "
" ... Fortunately have not had a fire, but feel comfortable it will warm is if a fire occurred. ... "
" ... Of course, I tested it out and the alarm is plenty loud for my ears. ... "
" ... Feel so safe knowing I have these in my home! ... "
" ... It fit right over the original base. ... "
" ... Feel safer having this in my garage ... "
" ... Hopefully I'll never have to put the detector to the test, but I definitely feel confident with its quality. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
10works, worked, pictures, described, would
+100%
" ... I included (9) pictures in this review. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised ... "
" ... Works the way advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Looking back at the description it has pictures of all sides but the backside of this if I would’ve seen the backside I would’ve known that this wouldn’t have worked. ... "
" ... Product was as described. ... "
Software
9windows, saying, online, pg, e
+44%
-56%
" ... While this is an error on my part, I was very surprised to find that they items are not eligible for return, despite being brand new and received only 2 days ago. ... "
" ... After constant alarm with no provocation, multiple troubleshooting attempts as recommended by company on website performed to correct problem wither result. ... "
" ... I rushed my kids upstairs and opened windows. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
9box, one, got, damaged
+11%
-89%
" ... Also not sealed! ... "
" ... The item is defective and does not work. ... "
" ... I received a faulty detector. ... "
" ... 100% defective out of box. ... "
" ... Came defected out of the box. ... "
" ... I got damaged one. ... "
" ... Then to top it off its un opened but not returnable . ... "
" ... The product was defective right out of the box. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
8devices, device, connect, wirelessly, phone
+25%
-75%
" ... I open one so I could figure out the syncing process and to my amaze it was not stated. ... "
" ... THIS IS A NON RETURNABLE ITEM, so you will be out of luck if they don’t connect. ... "
" ... THIS is not wirelessly inter-connectable! ... "
" ... They are not interconnected and have no ability to connect to other devices. ... "
" ... Never did get them on the phone. ... "
" ... However, the green light is not working in both devices. ... "
Connectivity
8devices, device, connect, wirelessly, phone
+25%
-75%
" ... I open one so I could figure out the syncing process and to my amaze it was not stated. ... "
" ... THIS IS A NON RETURNABLE ITEM, so you will be out of luck if they don’t connect. ... "
" ... THIS is not wirelessly inter-connectable! ... "
" ... They are not interconnected and have no ability to connect to other devices. ... "
" ... Never did get them on the phone. ... "
" ... However, the green light is not working in both devices. ... "
Usage / Controls
7button, smoke, push, press, alarm
+14%
-86%
" ... I ordered 3 and one of them didn’t work when you press the button. ... "
" ... Product does not work - press test button and it “works” tested with smoke and flames didn’t even chirp! ... "
" ... No off button for alarm. ... "
" ... The test button worked and made it appear the device was functional, but it never once triggered from real smoke even though it was getting black from carbon deposits created by the smoke. ... "
" ... The alarm is awful loud and doesn't stop even after you push the button you have to keep pushing it. ... "
Body / Door
6open, battery, kitchen, difficult, co
+17%
-83%
" ... I also had a difficult time opening the door to the battery compartment because the spring arm within the battery compartment was jammed into it. ... "
" ... Unable to open battery door due to stupid design. ... "
" ... I purchased 2 and 1 arrived with box seal broken and unit damaged (battery door broken). ... "
" ... If these pop up when batteries are not installed the door can not be closed and the finger can not be pushed back in to place. ... "
" ... We found it difficult to open the door to insert the batteries because the door was caught on one of the pink levers that stand up without the batteries inside. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
5good, voice, noise
+80%
-20%
" ... Test noise level good ... "
" ... Noise level very good. ... "
" ... Noise level is excellent. ... "
" ... Noise level is just right and am satisfied with the voice feature. ... "
Print
5print, read, one, easy, small
+40%
-60%
" ... small print NOT RETURNABLE because it is OUT DATED! ... "
" ... the print on the instruction sheet is so small NO ONE in my home can read it, even with 2.25 reading glasses. ... "
Cleaning
5dust, alarm, smoke, unit, sensors
+80%
-20%
" ... We removed the alarm and cleaned it (even though it didn't need cleaning), put it back up and the fire indicator started again. ... "
" ... Not so sensitive that it goes off when making toast or cleaning the oven like my last one. ... "
" ... The product looks really clean and discreet. ... "
Notifications
4first, alert
+25%
-75%
" ... All have false alarms. ... "
" ... Doesn't work well for smoke get a first alert . ... "
Usage / For Kids
3safe, house, said, kids, easy to install
+67%
-33%
" ... Put them in my children’s home too so I know they’re safe and their family. ... "
" ... the grandson said it was easy to install and children will be safe ... "
Sleep
3woke, fire, button, alarm, beep
+67%
-33%
" ... very helpful as studies show some people sleep through the alert (especially kids) ... "
" ... It was extremely easy to install and can sleep peacefully knowing my parents have an alarm for their home. ... "
Performance
3+67%
-33%
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... Does the job it's supposed to. ... "
Network
3smoke, detectors, rooms, loud, house
+100%
" ... house hasn't burned down yet, so not sure they actually work. ... "
" ... As it was, I had to read near the end before learned about the 2 chirps every 30 seconds for the end-of-life signal. ... "
" ... I have a wired set of four smoke detectors in the home - but needed two more rooms coverage that did not have the wiring. ... "
Marketplace / Original Product
3kidde
+67%
-33%
" ... It is the identical one. ... "
" ... I replaced my original Kidde with this ... "
Heating
3smoke, one, heating, food, small
+100%
" ... Had central air & heating installed and it was mentioned that one of the heating noises was a blower starting up to make sure the carbon dioxide is vented correctly. ... "
" ... Tends to me sensitive to smoke even if you’re not burning the food. ... "
" ... I used this in a small space while I was heating something with a small burner. ... "
Camera
3seconds, light, green light
+67%
-33%
" ... 1 red LED light flash every X seconds means this . ... "
" ... Like this hidden camera. ... "
Body / Storage
3door, difficult, compartment, battery
+33%
-67%
" ... I also had a difficult time opening the door to the battery compartment because the spring arm within the battery compartment was jammed into it. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 120 meters
Display
Type: LED