--- product_id: 14113214 title: "Hardwired Smoke Detector Alarm with Front Load Battery Backup | Model i12060" brand: "kidde" price: "R2877" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14113214-hardwired-smoke-detector-alarm-with-front-load-battery-backup-model store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Dual power: hardwired + battery backup Hush feature silences false alarms Front-load battery for quick swaps Hardwired Smoke Detector Alarm with Front Load Battery Backup | Model i12060 **Brand:** kidde **Price:** R2877 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Stay ahead of danger with Kidde’s smart, seamless smoke protection! 🔥 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hardwired Smoke Detector Alarm with Front Load Battery Backup | Model i12060 by kidde - **How much does it cost?** R2877 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14113214-hardwired-smoke-detector-alarm-with-front-load-battery-backup-model) ## Best For - kidde enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kidde brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smart Silence Mode:** Temporarily mute nuisance alarms with a simple hush button—because your focus matters. - • **Instant System Check:** One-touch test button ensures your alarm’s circuitry is always battle-ready. - • **Certified Reliability:** UL-listed for trusted, industry-leading smoke detection performance. - • **Effortless Battery Access:** Front-load battery door slashes replacement time, keeping your home protected without hassle. - • **Uninterrupted Safety Power:** Battery pull tab prevents drain until AC power is stable—no surprises, just peace of mind. ## Overview The Kidde Hardwired Smoke Detector Alarm (Model i12060) combines reliable ionization sensing with dual power sources—hardwired electric and front-load battery backup—for continuous protection. Featuring a hush button to silence false alarms, a one-touch test for easy maintenance, and UL certification, it ensures your home stays safe with minimal effort. ## Description Product description Smoke Alarm, Detection Method Ionization, Interconnection Capability Up to 24 Units, Power Source 120VAC, 9V, Audible Alert 85dB @ 10 ft., Horn, Visual Alert Red LED, Diameter 5", Height 1-3/4", Digital Readout No, Battery Backup Yes, Features Alarm Memory, Battery Pull Tab, Dust Cover, AC Quick Connect, Hush Button Yes, Test Button Yes, Locking Pin Yes, Operating Temp. 40 Degrees to 100 Degrees F, Standards UL, Manufacturers Warranty Length 10 YearWARNING: California ResidentsThis product can expose you to chemicals including Styrene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. .com The AC-powered, hardwired Kidde i12060 ionization smoke alarm is designed to protect you and your family from the dangers of smoke and fire. This smoke alarm's trademarked hush feature allows you to silence nuisance alarms, while an indicator LED and a test feature let you easily confirm that the alarm is working. This wire-in smoke detector also has a battery backup feature (with included 9-volt battery), and its front battery door makes replacing the battery easy for anyone. Kidde i12060 Handy battery door makes replacing batteries a snap. At a Glance Kidde i12060 Wire-In Ionization Smoke Alarm At a Glance: Ionization sensing technology detects invisible fire particles Battery backup for continuous protection in case of power outage (battery included) Front battery door makes replacing the battery easy Smart hush feature silences nuisance alarms Pre-stripped wiring harness with tinned strands 10-year limited warranty At a Glance Features The Kidde i12060 smoke alarm offers a tamper-resistant feature to deter vandalism or theft and a smart interconnect system that connects with up to 24 Kidde devices--including other smoke alarms plus carbon monoxide and heat alarms. The battery-backup feature (9-volt battery included) provides protection even during power outages, when many CO incidences occur. The front-loading battery door allows users to change the battery without removing the alarm from the mounting bracket, making battery replacement easy and convenient. It has a large mounting base that helps protect surface paint from dirt and covers imperfections, and its pre-stripped wiring harness has an easy-off cap and tinned strands to increase conductivity. By pressing the hush button, you can easily and safely silence nuisance alarms caused by non-emergency situations, such as overcooked dinners. This feature desensitizes the alarm for approximately seven minutes. During this time, the alarm chirps every 30 to 40 seconds. If the smoke is too dense, the hush feature is overridden and the alarm still sounds, and the alarm automatically resets at the end of the seven minutes. This convenient safety measure eliminates the temptation to remove the alarm's battery, which creates an unsafe situation. The Kidde i12060 smoke alarm uses ionization sensing technology, which 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. Kidde recommends that both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to insure maximum detection. What's in the Box One Kidde i12060 120-volt AC wire-in smoke alarm, one 9-volt battery, and operating and installation instructions. Kidde i12060 ## Features - Front load battery door provides easy access which reduces the installation time and battery replacement time - Battery pull tab prevents draining battery until permanent AC power is connected - Hush feature temporarily silences nuisance alarms - One touch test button tests unit's electronic circuitry.Kidde?s smoke alarms meet the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories (UL), an independent facility that tests products for compliance with widely-accepted safety standards - Temperature range:40˚F to 100˚F ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Kidde | | Power Source | Corded Electric, Battery Powered | | Color | Original version | | Item Weight | 0.01 Pounds | | Alarm | Audible, Visual | | Sensor Type | Ionization | | Manufacturer | Kidde Safety | | UPC | 047871260546 | | Part Number | 21026054 | | Item Weight | 0.16 ounces | | Product Dimensions | 5.8 x 5.8 x 2.1 inches | | Item model number | 21026054 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Size | 1 Pack | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Batteries Included? | Yes | | Batteries Required? | Yes | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kidde - **Power Source:** Corded Electric, Battery Powered - **Color:** Original version - **Item Weight:** 0.01 Pounds - **Alarm:** Audible, Visual - **Sensor Type:** Ionization - **Manufacturer:** Kidde Safety - **UPC:** 047871260546 ## Images ![Hardwired Smoke Detector Alarm with Front Load Battery Backup | Model i12060 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61q7TaNYqPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good alarm, good customer service *by K***D on June 8, 2017* We had the 2006 version of these Kidde smoke alarms in our house that were installed by the builder. 10 years later, it was time to replace a couple of them (they'd broken when I dropped them from the vaulted ceiling onto the hardwood floor - I was detaching them to clean out spider webs, oops) and these Kidde i2060 smoke alarms were the replacement model. They work just as well, and we've been happy with them. The only way I could be happier is if spiders and their cobwebs didn't trigger a false alarm, but that rarely happens, thankfully. The older model alarms were more prone to that - these i2060 alarms are less prone to false alarms, it seems.Another reason for my 5 star rating is that Kidde has good customer service. This year, we were doing our maintenance on all the alarms - changing batteries, blowing out any cobwebs - and on one of the alarms, the plastic clip broke on the wiring harness, the clip where it plugs into the alarm. The plastic just crumbled, it was on one of our 11 year old Kidde alarms. I emailed Kidde telling them what happened and asking if it was possible to just buy a wiring harness from them (because the alarm was fine, I didn't want to have to buy an entire new alarm just to get the wiring harness if I didn't have to). I got the generic auto-response email from Kidde saying they'd received my question and were working on it, and a few days later I got a package in the mail from Kidde with two new wiring harnesses, free of charge. (Their site's customer service question form required my street address to submit it.) It was nice of them - they could've simply said, Nope, we don't sell them on their own, you'll have to buy a new alarm - but instead they took a moment to mail two new wiring harnesses to me so I could repair my 11 year old Kidde alarm. It was a thoughtful gesture that I appreciated. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easier battery access! *by C***E on June 30, 2019* This was the second one of these I’ve installed. Installation is relatively easy but you will be working overhead. This alarm is a replacement for one of the units in my old system. It came with a choice of adapters to allow it to integrate with various systems. With the correct adapter attached it plugs directly into the existing wiring. I chose this unit because the battery door is on the surface—you don’t have to twist the unit away from the ceiling or wall to get to the battery compartment. I will definitely continue replacing my old units with this one as long as they are available. And, I would recommend it to a friend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product *by M***T on October 18, 2018* I ordered several of these to replace the old smoke detectors which had begun to go off very frequently without reason (probably just worn out). We have been very pleased with these. They are not screaming at all hours! I love the front load battery feature as I am the one who always gets to change the batteries! Much easier than having to take the whole thing down from the ceiling as we have 16 ft. ceilings and I am 5 ft. tall. I always have to drag a ladder in from the garage to do that job, but it is much easier to change the batteries in these than the old ones. I installed them myself, which was very easy. We're very happy with them. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14113214-hardwired-smoke-detector-alarm-with-front-load-battery-backup-model](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14113214-hardwired-smoke-detector-alarm-with-front-load-battery-backup-model) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*