Kidde 10SCO Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Voice Notificatio
| Weight: | 420 g |
| Dimensions: | 0.1 x 4 x 15 cm; 420 Grams |
| Model: | 10SCO |
| Part: | 10SCO |
| Colour: | White |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Alkaline |
| Manufacture: | Kidde |
| Colour: | White |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Good bit of kit. Only problem is it doesn’t like the toaster! Just have to open window a bit or it foes off!!
I put it under the fireplace door, opened the door for a moment, and it began to sound in a second.
With us it will be 30 cm above the ground.
This is the second of these devices, and if it works as well as the first we will be delighted. Deli very was swift, and the price was very reasonable. Thank you.
This was bought to replace another smoke / CO2 detector . If it lasts as long as our last Kidde detector then we’ll be pleased.
Easy to install and even comes with a battery.
Says either FIRE or CARBON MONOXIDE so you know why its alarming.
Good to also get a vocal warning as my wife cannot hear the frequency of the alert signal. Yet to experience the need for the alarm and I hope I never will but the toaster does prove the smoke alarm works.
I also like the updated battery compartment which is now accessible from the front of the unit so no need to remove it from the mounting plate to change the battery.
Overall very happy with these.
eally like this alarm easy to install easy to read instructions and easy to test unlike some only hope I do not start talking back to alarm
Like an insurance policy you never know if it will be any good until you need it! In all aspects this appears to be an good device.
i have aready bought on of these detectors and need another so i came back for 1 especially for the price and the fact it is the 2 detectors in one is great and the voice is loud and clear on testing top quality as always from kidde.
Very pleased with this model. The voice warning is clear and precise. A good idea if led lights not too clear. The 10 year life of the CO2 detector is a bonus. The battery compartment on the front makes life easier to change the battery without the need to take down from ceiling.
This was a very good quality replacement for our old smoke alarm. I really like the little touches like how easy the battery is to replace. The sensitivity is also great – doesn’t keep going off when I fry something whereas my cheap old one used to always start blaring. Well worth it, recommended.
great quality item so easy to fit and operate has a clear voice when alerting you to the emergency either fire or carbon dioxide alert well pleased with i
I fitted this alarm on the ceiling of in my kitchen following the instruction for distance from wall, cooker and boiler and it is working well. Time to time I run a test and the sound+voice work fine.
We bought this to take on holiday as not all hotels/apartments abroad are fitted with smoke and CO detectors as standard. It’s very useful to have both combined in one unit, even if it’s a little bulky. I was a little annoyed to find out that Aldi sell this exact item for half the price though.
A good bit of kit that does two jobs in one and I can’t fault it. However, a lot bigger than I at first thought. Perhaps another item in the picture to put it into perspective might have helped.
Like for like replacement fitted the original cradle on the wall.
Easy to use and install. Works well and comes with a good battery. Just what I needed.
If it has a short fall it is that no adhesive pads come with it, with the money I saved it will easily cover a couple of double sided adhesive pads
Thks
Installed on the wall without any problems, tested to make sure it works…..nice loud sounds, and the voice is easy to understand. So If there was a fire or carbon monoxide escape, I am sure it would alert me. Good value.
Our previous alarm would go off even when doing toast which wasn’t even dark brown. I particularly like the ‘hush’ button which silenced the alarm should it go off when there isn’t really a problem. It then re-sets itself after a specific period of time.
This is a great alarm. Easy to fit and works well. Loud siren as well as a voice message for both smoke and CO. Another neat feature is the ability to silence it temporarily when burning sausages.
Straight replacement for old Kidde alarm. Did not have to faff about with new template holder on ceiling. Slotted straight on. Glad Kidde don’t mess around changing fittings like so many companies.
Estimate 9ld alarm was 10 years old before died. Hope this one lasts as long.
I thought it was good value for money, as else were the same model was dearer.
Fast delivery and great product at a fraction of the proce of other sellers, a live saver, the voice activation is great, it loud and when we tested it the ckids came running out of theirs bedrooms, a small price to pay for a worthy product.
Long life and ease of installation makes this the perfect replacement for the previous model when its life came to and end. Voice warnings and alerts make it ideal for those with visual problems.
I bought this to replace existing product of the same brand that had reached the end of its effective life (and told me so by beeping every thirty seconds, not in itself a bad thing to happen). I liked that the previous one had lasted a decade (hands up everyone who vacuums their alarm every month) and I wanted a combined CO2 and fire warning. This one even fitted into the same wall mounting. It also features a child lock. Shame they had to change the battery type. I liked it that the old one took AAs new one takes MN1604 like everything else but it was included so mustn’t grumble. Recommend.
You always wonder whether these alarms are money well spent as you don’t know if they work until the emergency occurs, but in this case you have the certainty that Which tested it and were impressed.
So one alarm instead of two, cheaper than most, and certainly cheaper than buying two separate alarms with the assurance that you’re getting a good buy from the Which review.
It is worrying, given the type of product, that Which actually found some other alarms that were so poor they rated them ‘Don’t Buys’
This Which? recommended is an excellent product which “speaks” warnings and is very easy to fix.
This was bought as a replacement as was very pleased with previous alarm
Still a good product with all the features to make me able to sleep soundly with the knowledge that in the event of either carbon monoxide or smoke the alarm would speak and sound the warning very reassuring
Seems to be fine. Very solid, clear instructions. Beyond that i can’t say aas I don’t intend to lioght a fire in the house to test the smoke alarm, nor run my car in the lounge to test the carbon-monoxide feature.
Purchased to replace my previous smoke and carbon monoxide detector of the same make, which lasted for years trouble free. Looks neat and more compact than two separate units. We can all sleep soundly in our beds again!
I am loving it,it is very loud on the alarm side. On the voice notification could be a little louder. I tested the smoke alarm very precise and doesn’t just trip on toaster. I have faith in the Carbon monoxide side that it works just as well.
I am hearing impaired so can’t hear normal alarms this is great because it users human voice not high pitch would recommend for anyone like me
Loses a star for the hard, pointless,s plastic packaging, but this “Which?” recommended product ticks all the other boxes.
Struggling to review this product without my house burning down or being rudely awakened by carbon monoxide which is seeking into my room bit not going undetected…. however, easy to install and speaks to you on test to tell you how you may die if you don’t get out immediately.
This device is loud. Has voice notification and has a very loud alarm. It has so far not been set off by accident, so it is already a great improvement to my previous alarm.
It Wrorks! Yey we can all sleep safely… except I bought this for the apartment I just sold,. But I’m happy to know that THEY can sleep safely … sweet dreams y’ At No. 29
I tend to stay with Kidde products re fire safety, have trusted them for years. Straightforward to fit & commission, test function works as you would expec
i really enjoyed this product. works like a charm and every time i forget to turn something off it will remind me. highly reccomend
Arrived on time.
Easy to install & use.
Seems of good quality.
The pop out door for changing the battery is a nice feature.
Good price for a smoke & card on dioxide alarm in one.
Would recommend.
I bought this to replace an earlier version of the same model which had lasted long past its 10 year guarantee. This one fitted onto the old back plate which seems very sensible as it required no effort it fix. It’s fine when I test it.
I have a conservatory on the back of my house I wanted a smoke alarm in this room because sometimes the sofa bed in this room is used by family who want to sleep over so just in case a fire breaks out in my house it is better to be safe than sorry. This voice alarm works perfectly and I am 100% sure it would wake a sleeping person to alert them of any fire or dangerous smoke.
Very easy to install … however reading the information it’s slightly unnerving to find when the unit comes to the end of its life, it tells you in its own voice, so basically, you should now throw me away, I’m not reliable any more …sorry ….how sad it that!
Much better than the previous units. It allows you to swap the battery without taking the unit down from the ceiling. Also, it suggests wall or ceiling mounting, whereas the previous ones only appeared to prefer ceiling. When testing, it’s VERY loud (which is great).
Nice to have a carbon monoxide detector together with a smoke alarm in one. Press the test button in the middle and it speaks the alarm for both. When the battery goes down, the normal flash of green, to show it’s working, is preceeded by a red flash, then, after afew days/weeks, l didn’t notice it straightaway, the alarm speaks the battery needs replacing.
It was a bit bigger that I was expecting, but there is no doubt that you will respond when it alarms!
Excellent service from supplier. The original detector, which we fitted in our Motorhome, stopped working after about a month.
We contacted the supplier who immediately replaced the item with no problem whatsoever.
Excellent unit easily fitted, excellent tone and volume Brilliant to have 2 in 1 alarm, the vocal messages telling you if it was fire or carbon monoxide had been detected is brilliant Would highly recommend this alarm and will be ordering another one
Good quality alarm, easy to install. Comes with a backplate which can be screw to a wall or ceiling using 2 wall plugs and screws. Comes with instructions on best place to install. Easy to test.
Comes complete with battery. When tested the voice activation was loud and clear. Had a slight problem trying to attach to the backplate but managed this eventually with some help.
Excellent product and I would not be without it. A necessity for any home where gas is installed. Easy to install and check on a regular basis. God price. I recommend this product.
My previous Kidde had served its 7 year time, and I replaced it with this model… The new model fitted on to the previous model’s base plate…. now that is thoughtful engineering. Thank you Kidde
As a property manager, my priority is safety for tenants and good practice for landlords. I’ve always liked and trusted the Kidde smoke detectors and CO alarms. Combining the two into one device is an excellent idea and it looks very neat.
Bought two of these combined smoke and CO alarms to replace two old smoke alarms. They were very easy to install and given that they came with batteries was a bonus. A bit loud compared to my previous models and the voice activation is a useful feature.
Would definitely recommend this alarm.
Smoke: I stuck them with double-sided tape temporarily on the ceiling while I tested them. Firstly I tried cigarettes, well a cigar actually. My partner and I don’t smoke, but I enjoy a once a year cheeky cigar at Christmas. General normal smoking won’t set them off unless you’re blowing the smoke directly into the detector or maybe if you have a party and lots of people are smoking.
Blowing out a single candle is not enough to set them off which is great, but 3 or more candles being blown out will.
Over-cooking toast or any food, heating oil in a frying pan… etc will set them off if they’re within 20m. I’ve purposely repeated these tests multiple times and in different rooms to make 100% sure they’re working fine and placed correctly.
Carbon Monoxide: I tested them by starting my car in the garage and leaving it running for a little while, I also tested them by starting my generator in my shed/workshop. I placed the detectors on a top shelf 30-40cm from the ceiling. CO detectors are not designed to sound an alarm immediately upon detecting any CO, as a small amount is perfectly safe, they check the levels of CO and if they increase continuously over a short time, then they sound an alarm as this would mean you have a leak somewhere, or they will sound the alarm if levels suddenly spike above a dangerous level if you had a sudden and large leak.
So, with a modern catalytic car running in a large double garage the alarms all sounded after roughly 6-7 minutes and they all went off within 30 seconds of each other. I stood in the garage once they had sounded the alarm and after 2 or 3 minutes I could feel a very slight tingly feeling over most of my body, so I would judge that levels of CO in there were high enough that you would start to feel bad after 10-20 minutes but not danger to life levels.
So in conclusion, they’re sensitive but too sensitive, which is exactly what you want. The alarm is a siren and voice alert, the sirens are different for smoke and CO making it easy to distinguish and extremely loud (no way any normal person could sleep through them), and the voice alert is clear, precise and adds some urgency in my opinion. Hearing a typical smoke alarm siren going off can sometimes, if set off regularly, be brushed off or not given full attention, but hearing a siren and then a human voice shouting: “EMERGENCY! Smoke (or Carbon Monoxide) detected, evacuate… evacuate!” really makes you sit up and pay attention.
TL;DR – I tested them multiple times both with smoke and CO, they work perfectly. We now feel much safer in our home. 5/5 would recommend.
Simple to fit and use. Good value for money. Vocal alert very clear as to whether alarm if for fire/smoke or carbon dioxide. I fitted one on each floor of my daughter’s house but one alarm could be heard throughout the house.
This fits on the attachment ring used to hold the older version to the wall. This saved drill yet more hole to secure it.
The alarm as a built in obsolescence timer that indicates when the unit should be changed when the detector is worn out. I just hope the replacement will also be designed to use the same fitting ring as it will most likely be a different version.
Had issue where 2 alarms would randomly sound with no presence of smoke , later I witnessed alarm sound seconds after airwick freshmatic did it’s auto spray , since moving air freshener to a new locations all is fine , for anyone with issues I would recommend removing air freshener from room and retes
Ours replaced a previous Kidde Smoke alarm. The ceiling fixing bracket was the same size as the old one but the screw holes were differently spaced requiring another hole in the ceiling – why not make them the same?! When tested the voice didn’t seem particularly loud, but of course I’ve no idea how good it is at smoke and CO detection and hope I never find out.
Assembly easy to follow and appears to work well. Pity that all smoke alarms ( and carbon monoxide ) are not fitted with standard fixing points as that was the only point when fitting to an existing site that any problem was encountered.
Good in that it does two risks in one. Seems ok can’t comment on how well it works in practice but seems well made.
As per title. Had this out of the box and on the ceiling within minutes. Tested the voice and it was loud enough for me. Documentation is detailed, but you’d be able to work this product out without it.
Bought for an elderly relative with the beginnings of dementia. The verbal message is helpful so she can determine the problem rather than just being confused by the alarm sound. Also have two of these of my own, ideal if the alarm goes off during the night so you know straight away even when half asleep what the issue is.
We previously had a Kidde alarm which worked well and only changed it because the expiry date was reached. We bought this replacement a few weeks back and so far it is working perfectly.
Having had no fires, nor any CO2 leakages, I cannot vouch for its effectiveness. But it was marginally cheaper than others, and is expected to last a couple of years longer before having to be replaced. Both things worth having.
his replaced another Kidde that has lasted for several years, it was simple to fit and easy to test but it has not been used in anger.
Fitted straight onto the previous bracket I had for the last Kiddie alarm. Brilliant… no messing around. Good quality product. Very piercing voice. Gives me a sense of safety.
The last one told me it was at the end of its life. I have had it more than 10 years. It told me when it needed new batteries every couple of years. Brilliant produc
This detector replaced an existing Kidde combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector which had lasted 6.5 years of 24/7 monitoring. At a cost of less than 20, this time with a guarantee period of 10 years, we have peace of mind, a stylish detector with easy to fit new batteries all at an equivalent price of barely 2 a year!!
Ordered 2. 1 of them didn’t work but I sent it back and got a replacement almost straight away. Not had any problems since
looks good recived with batteries included always good to update smoke detectors and with the added safety of having carbon manoxide with gas boiler in house
fingers crossed we never have to find out how good it is…….. 4 years old, has a 10 year warranty, checked the battery as had a couple fire alarms with no fire, and battery all good. but seems to be going a little mental now.
Easy to install, easy to load battery no having to remove from placement.
Voice to warn of smoke or carbon dioxide, alarm.
Went to Argos to buy this, it was a lot more expensive and only had 5 year guarantee so thought no will have a look online, yippee saw it on Amazon 10 year guarantee and a lot cheaper fab fast delivery all I know is wont be using Argos again. Thank you
This is obviously a quality item, and I feel much happier now it’s installed in place of its cheap predecessor. Easy to use and fit, and the front-loading battery design is a genuine convenience.
Seems well built. Luckily it fitted on the same ring mount as my earlier, time expired Kidde smoke alarm. Therefore fitted in seconds with no disturbance to paintwork etc. Battery can now be changed from a compartment at the front of the unit. This is a useful improvement.
Just hope it lasts as well as it’s predecessor. Time will tell!
1. Combo smoke And carbon monoxide alarm.
2. 10 year life.
3. Speaks to you to warn you of fire or CO2 (only tested that one!)
I was toying with the idea of a Nest, to go with my thermostat, but couldn’t justify the huge mark up over these.
No problems … I burnt toast the other day and the alarm activated. I like the voice …”FIRE”. Also easy to install on the wall. I would recommend this product to others. L.Gohre. Londo
Not sure if the voice element is needed given I’m not likely to wait around to hear a quiet calm voice tell me what type of peril I’m in while the noxious gas or flames surround me but audible alert to tell me to go and get a new 9 volt battery is welcome, at 85db the alarm uncomfortably loud and would wake a bear from hibernation.
Looks smart although it’s big on the wall (shouldn’t be on the ceiling if it’s a carbon Monoxide monitor aswell). voice alarm is loud enough and clear.
Good looking compact design which was ideal for where wanted to locate.
Very easy to both fit mounting plate to wall and assemble main unit. Battery installation / test unit easy and job done. Add date to computer calendar, to remind as to when change battery (12 months).
If needed another combined unit again would not hesitate to purchase this unit. Alarm is good and loud.
Very quick delivery and at a competitive price. The units (I bought two) are slightly larger than a normal smoke detector but by no means enormous. They have a simple un-fussy finish.
Kiddie are a very good brand. I prefer to buy the detectors where you can change batteries. The type which have a 5 or 10 year guarantee with a fixed battery have to be thrown away when they go wrong. I have three in my house and sell look and work great, easy to test and good alarm sound
Rather than having a CO detector and a smoke alarm in two separate boxes for a small campervan, this compact unit proved ideal. The battery is easy to insert (it’s on the front so you don’t have to remove it from the wall) and the voice prompts make it simple to use. A great fit and forget product!
Perfect, as you’d expect. Very well designed; they even have a mechanism to “pop” the 9v batteries in and out.
I’d like to see them made smaller and in a square shape.
Bought as replacement Kidde alarm installed almost 10 years to the month. Never had problem with original alarm. This fitted the original mounting so I could just pop it straight on the mounting plate, and as it comes with a free battery, it’s working straight away. Very efficient.
We had one of these along time ago the same make and it has now broken after many years. This is the updated one easy access to put the 9v battery in and the alarm talks and says either smoke or Carbon Monoxide. Its very clear and loud enough to hear easily.
I bought one of these to replace an old alarm that had died. Installation is straight forward in that you screen a slim base to the ceiling and then the unit itself fixes to that.
The alarm seems loud enough and I like the fact it tells you ( voice ) whether the alarm has been triggered for smoke or carbon.
So pleased with the unit I bought a second.
This is an excellent combined smoke alarm / carbon monoxide alarm. Spoken alerts, an informative status LED and the ‘Hush’ button are excellent features… as is the front accessible pop-out battery compartment. It’s not especially cheap… but compared to buying two decent separate functioning units, it’s actually not bad value… and it’s a whole lot neater.
Recommended.
A great value alarm for detecting both smoke and carbon monoxide. The audible warnings help quickly identify the cause of the alarm.
It is also loud enough to wake you but I not ear splitting like some alarms are – this is definitely a bonus in instances of false alarms that won’t send you jumping out of your skin!
Difficult to review as fortunately the house hasn’t burnt down since installation but easy to fit and reasonably unobtrusive once installed. The voice warning amuses kids bur would be wearing after a while but then unless suicidal you probably won’t listen to it for long!!
This is a replacement for my old one that I had had for about 10 years. I just hope it will last as long. I arrived on time and I had it put up be a friend who told me it was easy to fit to the wall. Only time will tell if it is a good as the old one. It was the same make so lets hope so!!