Flashing LED Status Ring allows easy identification of current state of alarm
Voice Notification: Unit verbally announces "Fire!" and other alerts such as "Replace Alarm," which helps the user better understand current status of the unit.
Easy to Install: Backup battery automatically activates when the unit is attached to the mounting bracket
Photoelectric Sensor: Smoke alarm contains advanced photoelectric sensor that may detect visible particles (associated with smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms.
Ambient Light Sensing: Establishes Day/Night cycle and delays chirping during the night until the next Day cycle begins.
Test / Hush Button: Tests alarm circuitry and activates Hush feature to temporarily silence nuisance alarms for up to 10 minutes. End of Unit Life chirps can also be silenced.
End of Unit Life Warning: Alerts user the alarm is in need of replacement.
I had bought adapters from another company to allow fast connection of Kidde alarm to the original alarms in the house, but they took up too much space in the conduit box, so just used the wiring that came with the Kidde alarm.