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First Alert SMCO410 Smoke Detector & CO Alarm vs Google Nest Protect (Wired)

Full Smart Smoke & CO Detectors comparison in 2026

Updated June 2026
Data from Amazon and official First Alert and Google sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Google Nest Protect (Wired) over First Alert SMCO410 Smoke Detector & CO Alarm, driven by rating, connectivity, and integrations. Its clearest strengths are rating, connectivity, and integrations, and it still looks stronger on sensors and built-in light. First Alert SMCO410 Smoke Detector & CO Alarm is still relevant if you care most about price and warranty, but Google Nest Protect (Wired) is the stronger recommendation overall. That is why the final call still favors Google Nest Protect (Wired).
FeatureFirst Alert SMCO410 Smoke Detector & CO AlarmGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)Winner
Price$60.48$149.00First Alert SMCO410 Smoke Detector & CO Alarm
Rating3.44.6Google Nest Protect (Wired)
Warranty10 years2 yearsFirst Alert SMCO410 Smoke Detector & CO Alarm
ConnectivityZ-Wave2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)
IntegrationsNoneGoogle Home, Home AssistantGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)
SensorsSmoke, COSmoke, CO, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient Light, MotionGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)
Built-in LightNOYESGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)
Tests ItselfNOYESGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)
PathlightNOYESGoogle Nest Protect (Wired)
ScreenNONOTie
AlertsFire Alerts, CO Alerts, Low Battery AlertsFire Alerts, CO Alerts, Low Battery AlertsTie
Built-in SirenYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: First Alert SMCO410 Smoke Detector & CO Alarm or Google Nest Protect (Wired)?
Google Nest Protect (Wired) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, connectivity, and integrations.
What is the biggest difference between First Alert SMCO410 Smoke Detector & CO Alarm and Google Nest Protect (Wired)?
Price is one of the clearest differences: First Alert SMCO410 Smoke Detector & CO Alarm lists $60.48, while Google Nest Protect (Wired) lists $149.00.
Which one looks better on price?
Who should buy First Alert SMCO410 Smoke Detector & CO Alarm?
Choose First Alert SMCO410 Smoke Detector & CO Alarm if your priority is price and warranty and that matters more than rating.
Who should buy Google Nest Protect (Wired)?
Choose Google Nest Protect (Wired) if your priority is rating and connectivity and that matters more than price.
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