Kidde Smoke Detector i4618 Review
- Product Reviewed: Kidde Smoke Detector i4618 hardwired smoke detector and alarm.
- Cost: From $12.30 per unit to $10.17 per unit depending on quantity ordered.
- Overall Rating: (5.0 of 5.0) Inexpensive, easy to install, high quality. Great replacement and upgrade!!
- Link to Amazon: Kidde i4618 Firex Hardwire Ionization Smoke Detector with Battery Backup
The Features
The Kidde i4618 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.
Provides a Hush™ feature to quickly silence nuisance alarms- Tamper resist locking feature deters alarm theft
- Alarm memory flashes red LED indicating which unit was the initiating alarm in interconnected system.
- Battery backup provides protection in case of power failure
- Inter-connectable with up to 24 devices (of which 18 can be initiating) including smoke, CO and heat alarms. See user’s guide for complete instructions.
My Thoughts
High Quality, Great Reviews. These smoke detectors were bought to replace BRK Smoke Detectors. When comparing them, the Kidde smoke detectors beat the BRK smoke detectors hands down. The Kidde smoke detectors are incredibly solid and are an excellent value at only $12 per unit. Kidde has far better reviews on Amazon.com and after working with these devices I am not surprised.
The Looks. Although I don’t spend much time looking up as I walk through the house I do notice the improved aesthetics of this smoke detector. They are very modern and clean looking and they maintain a low profile.
Installation. The installation could not have been easier. Since this model is hardwired, once I isolated the circuit to the smoke detectors and turned it off, replacing four took me only 45 minutes. They are very simple to wire and the mounting bracket is incredibly easy to install. Two screws and three wire nuts on each detector and you’re done.
Battery Door. It is very convenient to access top/front 9 volt battery door. What a simple and functional design. Well done Kidde!
The NET NET. I recommend these smoke detectors based on their low cost, excellent design and ease in installation.
Why are you giving this such good reviews when there are so many complaints about this product? Faults alarm chirps are rampant. Check out Amazon.
Hey Steve,
I certainly cannot vouch for what reviews you’re referring to on Amazon or the specifics of the Kiddie product being reviewed. But, I can vouch for the experiences I’ve had with this product. And, I LOVE THIS PRODUCT. I have installed 20+ of these and have found them to be EXCELLENT. I don’t base my reviews on the reviews on other sites. I base my reviews on my experiences with a product. I use this product to protect my kids, my wife and my house. And I have no problems with my review as I find it to be 100% accurate.
I am sorry for your experiences with this product and respect your opinion but this one is mine,
The Construction Academy
useless, strange manual, wired kidde is waste of money, impossible to install on ceiling. had to buy easy to install battery powery powered detector-differrrent brand.
Peter! Thanks for your overly harsh and rude comment!
Many homes come wired, it is to code in a lot of places. And yes, of course a battery only operated model is much easier to install.
Thanks again!
Chris