The Kidde i4718 is an AC/DC powered, ionization smoke alarm that operates on a 120V power source with 9V battery backup. This alarm uses ionization sensing technology. Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles (associated with flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible particles (associated with smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms.
Front battery pull tab allows battery activation without removing alarm from mounting bracket.
Pre-stripped wiring harness with tinned leads
Interconnectable with up to 24 devices (of which 18 can be initiating) including smoke, CO and heat alarms. See user’s guide for complete instructions.
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As North America's #1 home fire safety brand,* Kidde has been working to help make your home the safest it can be for more than 100 years. Now, our latest smoke alarms and combination smoke + carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are bringing you the next level of fire and CO safety. Help protect what matters most in your life with features like cutting edge technology that send fast alerts to give your family more time to get out safely. And enhanced sensing technology that reduces false alarms often caused by cooking.
*Based on total household installations as of December 2023.