The Best Basic Smoke Alarm

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First Alert SA511CN2-3ST Interconnected Wireless Smoke Alarm with Voice Location

"Our pick: The best basic smoke alarm"

First Alert SCO501CN-3ST Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Voice Location

"Also great: Same, with an added CO alarm"

First Alert SA303CN3 Battery Powered Smoke Alarm

"Also great: A good supplemental alarm"

First Alert PR710 Slim Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 10-Year Battery

"Also great: If you need a 10-year battery"

First Alert SA511CN2-3ST Smoke Alarm with Voice Location

"Our pick: The best basic smoke alarm"