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First Alert SC5 Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm


This successor to Nest Protect scores high on usability, app control, and interconnectivity, but it loses points on design and advanced sensing tech.

$129.99 from Amazon

Pros and Cons


Pros

  • Offers early warning notifications

  • Seamless interconnectivity

  • No subscription fees

Cons

  • No presence sensor or night light

  • No Matter compatibility and works only with Google Home

  • Plain design


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