Silhouette Smoke Alarm
• Manufactured by Kidde
• 800-880-6788; www.kidde.com
• Cost: $60
Traditional smoke alarms protrude from the ceiling and interfere with room design, but a smoke alarm from Kidde does just the opposite and also provides peace of mind for a long time.
The Silhouette’s sensor and other components fit into the electrical box, leaving only a thin faceplate visible. The alarm is hardwired into a home’s electrical system and includes a sealed rechargeable lithium battery. The Silhouette can be connected to up to 12 other Kidde smoke alarms so that one triggered alarm alerts the whole house. The first alarm to go off flashes an LED light to let homeowners and first responders know where the problem originated.
The Silhouette chirps an alert when it’s time for replacement, which fire-safety experts say should be about every 10 years. Until then, homeowners can design freely and sleep easily.
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Courtesy of Kidde
Photos: Courtesy of Kidde
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