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Kidde 4" Compact Battery Powered Smoke Detector, AA Batteries Included
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Jan 1, 2026
POPEYE
5 out of 5 stars review

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Reliable brand

I wanted UL listed reliably designed alarms for my workshop and garage. I installed these on new years so it will be easy to remember to replace the two cheap AA cells each year as a routine. Low battery chirping in those locations will not be too bothersome. The mounting plates are easy to install. In some cases the power goes out (Blown circuit breaker caused by a shorting appliance) before the alarm can sound so AC detectors are of limited value. Lithium batteries last much longer but they also cost much more and I recycle all of my used batteries anyways. I tested these with cigarette smoke and they responded fast. Keep in mind that 10 year old detectors should always be replaced. I have no fire insurance and 5 smoke detectors as well as 4 extinguishers and three fire blankets.

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reply from Kidde Expert

Thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback, James, and for taking such a proactive approach to fire safety!

May 22, 2026
anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

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great buy

great fir rentals having a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detecter in q package

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reply from Kidde Expert

Thank you for the feedback. Combination Smoke and CO Alarms can be a great option for rental properties by helping provide two important layers of protection in one unit.

May 15, 2026
anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

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Like that they are smaller. But still loud enough to hear

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reply from Kidde Expert

We're glad you're loving the design and functionality of the alarms, thank you for making us part of your home fire safety plan! As a best practice, we recommend monthly testing to make sure everything is up and running!

Sep 18, 2025
Cissy
5 out of 5 stars review

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GREAT PRODUCT!!

I just purchased a week ago, so I can't speak as to the battery life BUT the installation was SUPER easy %26 these are so loud that they can be heard outside!!

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Sep 25, 2025
Megan
5 out of 5 stars review

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I would highly recommend this product. it has a long lasting battery life. it's convenient and comes with everything you need to set it up. 10 out of 10 recommend

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Mar 1, 2024
yerisoto
5 out of 5 stars review

Quality aesthetically pleasing smoke alarm

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received complementary from Influenster and Kidde for my honest review. So honestly, I have never heard of this brand before but I mean like on the shirt contractor like a builder like why would you know houses feet are supposed to come with these already pre-installed lol. We replaced one that we already had because it kind of kept going off even though it had brand new batteries. This was so easy to install. The directions were easy. I love how compact it is it’s very aesthetically pleasing, and I like that it has the test weekly but in right at the front. and only requires two AA batteries.

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Feb 28, 2024
heatherl295
5 out of 5 stars review

Small space

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Smokey chapter is perfect it comes with the batteries included which is amazing and it's just perfect for anybody who has a small area or room RV anybody who needs and I'm an extra protection for fire this is definitely your smoke detector go to it is only 4 inches and it is self testing and super easy to install

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Feb 26, 2024
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

Small but loud Smoke Alarm

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like this small compact Smoke Alarm. My old one went out so this came just in time. It might be small but is very loud. Im not going to have to worry at night if it would wake me up or not. I love it!!!

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Feb 24, 2024
robinr49
5 out of 5 stars review

Works really well!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Kidde smoke detector came very well packaged. I was actually impressed how well packaged it was. As someone with natural gas heat this smoke detector also serves as a carbon monoxide detector as well. We just bought a home we are remodeling and this thing will come in handy. Once we inserted the batteries it was extremely loud so you will definitely be able to hear it definitely be able to hear it!

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Sep 11, 2025
Tristan
2 out of 5 stars review

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Bought two packs for a total of 4 detectors. One failed within a month resulting in a gap in detector coverage in the home. You get what you pay for I guess.

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reply from Kidde Expert

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Tristan. Our team is here to help and would be happy to discuss your concerns. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-880-6788 or email us at Kidde.Product.Support@carrier.com.