An essential device designed to protect you and your family from the dangers of carbon monoxide in your home, the Kidde KN-COP-IC carbon monoxide alarm can be installed on the surface of any wall or ceiling and hardwired into your home"s electrical system. It also offers a digital display that shows the current carbon monoxide (CO) level at a glance as well as a battery backup. With an increasing number of state and local governments passing legislation requiring CO detectors in homes, it"s never been a better time to safeguard your family against carbon monoxide exposure.