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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.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
1736 Customer Reviews

Replacing alarms

Would Recommend

This product connected the same as my existing ones that I was replacing.

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Modern smoke detectors

Would Recommend

The fact that it’s hardwired with a battery back up. If one is activated, all are connected and are activated also.

March 25, 2026
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Would Not Recommend

My order was supposed to arrive Saturday March 14 but it did not. I arranged to have the item installed today but it is not here. How can I recommend you? Disappointed as I am a member x

March 15, 2026
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Very good value

Would Recommend

Good price and nice features. Had 9 changed out.

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A good quality item

Would Recommend

It is a high-quality and low price product

March 13, 2026
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Smoke Detectors

Would Recommend

Great price and easy to install.

March 4, 2026
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State Inspector friend recommended these

Would Recommend

These work great!!!

March 2, 2026
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Easy to install

Would Recommend

Great price

March 1, 2026
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Great smoke alarm, easy to install

Installation was straightforward and easy. Testing indicated everything is working as advertised.

February 24, 2026
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Works

Would Recommend

Priced reasonably

February 18, 2026
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Random false alarms

Would Not Recommend

The alarm kept going off repeatedly and randomly through the night that I bought it. I took the battery out and am returning it.

February 16, 2026
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Response from FirstAlertProductExpert

Hi CV67PAT, we are sorry to hear about this. We will be happy to provide recommendations to prevent nuisance alerts. Feel free to contact First Alert...

FirstAlertProductExpertFebruary 17, 2026

FirstAlert

Ease of installation.

Would Recommend

Ease of installation and cost.

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