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Google Nest Protect (2nd Gen, Battery)
$119
Released 2015
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Google Nest Protect (2nd Gen, Battery) vs Kidde Smart Smoke + CO Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor (P4010ACSCOAQ-WF)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Google Nest Protect (2nd Gen, Battery) is cheaper at $119. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Kidde Smart Smoke + CO Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor (P4010ACSCOAQ-WF)
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Google Nest Protect (2nd Gen, Battery) | Kidde Smart Smoke + CO Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor (P4010ACSCOAQ-WF) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $119 | — |
| Brand | Kidde | |
| Released | 2015 | — |
| Sensor type | split_spectrum | photoelectric |
| Detects co | Yes | Yes |
| Power | battery | hardwired |
| Interconnect | wireless | wired |
| App alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Voice location alerts | Yes | — |
| Sensor life yr | 10 | 10 |
| Self test | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Google Nest Protect (2nd Gen, Battery): support.google.com (verified 2026-08-16). Kidde Smart Smoke + CO Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor (P4010ACSCOAQ-WF): kidde.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the Google Nest Protect (2nd Gen, Battery) and Kidde Smart Smoke + CO Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor (P4010ACSCOAQ-WF)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Sensor type: Google Nest Protect (2nd Gen, Battery) split_spectrum vs Kidde Smart Smoke + CO Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor (P4010ACSCOAQ-WF) photoelectric
- Power: Google Nest Protect (2nd Gen, Battery) battery vs Kidde Smart Smoke + CO Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor (P4010ACSCOAQ-WF) hardwired
- Interconnect: Google Nest Protect (2nd Gen, Battery) wireless vs Kidde Smart Smoke + CO Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor (P4010ACSCOAQ-WF) wired