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X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm vs X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector

Full Smart Smoke & CO Detectors comparison in 2026

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2026 verdict
Between these two X-Sense alarms, the X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector is the clear step up, adding carbon monoxide sensing, CO alerts and an LCD screen on top of the smoke detection both units share, and it carries a higher owner rating. That makes it a genuine two-in-one, covering fire and carbon monoxide from a single mounted device where the X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm stops at smoke. The plainer X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm still has its place: it is smaller and simpler, keeps the same 5-year warranty and hub-free WiFi phone alerts, and works well if you only need fire detection and already have CO covered. Choose the X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector for combined smoke-and-CO protection with a display; choose the X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm if smoke detection alone is all you want in a compact unit.
FeatureX-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke AlarmX-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO DetectorWinner
Rating4.24.5X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector
ScreenNOYESX-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector
SensorsSmokeSmoke, COX-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector
AlertsFire Alerts, Low Battery AlertsFire Alerts, CO Alerts, Low Battery AlertsX-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector
Warranty5 years5 yearsTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
Built-in SirenYESYESTie
Built-in LightYESYESTie
Tests ItselfNONOTie
PathlightNONOTie
Steam CheckNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which X-Sense alarm is better, the Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm or the WiFi Smoke & CO Detector?

The X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector is better overall because it senses both smoke and carbon monoxide, adds an LCD screen, and carries a higher owner rating. The X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm detects smoke only, so it covers less but in a simpler package.

What is the biggest difference between them?

Carbon monoxide coverage. The X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector combines smoke and CO sensing with both fire and CO alerts, while the X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm has no CO sensor and detects smoke only.

Does the X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm have a screen?

No. The X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm has no display, while the X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector adds an LCD screen for at-a-glance status. Both connect over 2.4GHz WiFi with a 5-year warranty and no smart home platform integration.

Is it worth paying more for the Smoke & CO Detector?

If you want carbon monoxide coverage, yes: the X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector folds smoke and CO into one unit with a display. If you only need smoke detection or already have a CO alarm, the cheaper X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm may be enough.

Who should buy the X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector?

Buy the X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector if you want one alarm handling both smoke and carbon monoxide, with an LCD readout and WiFi phone alerts, rather than mounting separate smoke and CO devices.

Who should buy the X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm?

Buy the X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm if you only need smoke detection in a compact, simple unit with WiFi phone alerts, and carbon monoxide is either not a concern or already covered by another alarm.

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