“Having a hardwired smoke alarm helps to increase the chance alarms have power and are ready to signal in case of a fire,” says Sharon Cooksey, the fire safety educator for Kidde.

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Hard-wired smoke detectors cost as little as $9 per unit, as opposed to $15 per unit for battery-powered smoke detectors. This lower per-unit cost can help mitigate the high overall installation cost.

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“This hardwired smoke detector features a single button that allows you to test and silence the alarm,” he highlights. AMAZON $36.99 $24.69. LOWE’S $36.98 $24.98.

Kidde’s new smart smoke and combination smoke + CO alarms are hardwired smart alarms that work with the Ring app and offer professional monitoring for $5 a month.