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BRK Hardwired (with Battery Back-Up) Ionization Smoke detector

Ratings & Reviews for First Alert BRK Hardwired (with Battery Back-Up) Ionization Smoke detector

4.6
1735
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 4.6 out of 5
1736 Reviews


93% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The smoke detectors are generally reliable and sensitive, quickly detecting smoke and triggering the alarm as intended. Many customers find the installation process straightforward, with the detectors easily replacing existing wiring. However, some users have experienced issues with false alarms or difficulty replacing the batteries. While the majority of customers are satisfied with the product's performance and value, a few recommend considering alternative brands.

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1736 Customer Reviews

They work and keeps my family safe.

Would Recommend

Fit right into the holder for the old ones. Replaced all of my old ones after 8 years (2 years ahead of schedule) when two of the old ones malfunctioned.

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Replace accordingly

Easy install and instructions. Perfect for replacing entire house full of detectors at the end of their 10 year recommended life.

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Replaced in minutes

Would Recommend

This was just what was expected. Replaced a broken unit and done in minutes.

May 4, 2026
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Simple and Quick

Would Recommend

It was really simple and quick to install. All inclusive and ready to use!

May 2, 2026
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Smoke Alarm

Would Not Recommend

Ease of install.

May 2, 2026
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Recommended by my electrician

Would Recommend

I've only had it for less than a month. so far, so good.

May 2, 2026
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Older wiring needs to be modified

Would Recommend

Easy to install except for having to rewire the pig tail that doesn’t match up with my existing smoke detectors. Only took a few minutes to change out

May 2, 2026
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Alarm

Would Recommend

Works great

April 30, 2026
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Fire alarm

Would Recommend

Best deal for the quantity

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Nothing

Would Recommend

Very easy to install. Installed all 6 in under an hour

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Very easy installation

Would Recommend

I like everything about it

April 27, 2026
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Great hard wired smoke detector.

Would Recommend

Easy to install and works well.

April 25, 2026
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Staff helpful

Would Recommend

Easy to install

April 24, 2026
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Staff helpful

Would Recommend

Easy to install

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Easy to change out

Would Recommend

I like that you dont need to take the plate off the wall fit the old one.

April 23, 2026
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Safety first

Would Recommend

It’s effective

April 23, 2026
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Affordable and efficient

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Perfect. Inexpensive and attached easily.

April 23, 2026
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