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Battery-operated Ionization Smoke detector

Ratings & Reviews for First Alert Battery-operated Ionization Smoke detector

4.6
612
Review
 4.6 out of 5
612 Reviews


93% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

This smoke detector is generally easy to install and use, with a straightforward installation process. It is praised for its reliable performance and affordable price, providing peace of mind for homeowners. However, some customers reported issues with the battery compartment design and experienced false alarms or malfunctions. Overall, it seems to be a good value option that meets the basic needs of most users, though some may encounter minor operational challenges.

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612 Customer Reviews

So easy to install, best $ spent for family!

Would Recommend

This smoke detector was so easy to install! Just make sure to turn off the power take off the old smoke detector. Leave the attachment screws in as they will adjust for the new ones.! unplug the old detector and plug in the new one! done in five minutes or less!!

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Good price

Would Recommend

Good quality

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Alarmingly easy to instal!

Very easy to instal if your original was First Alert or not! It comes WiTH multiple adapters. Other brands do both and need to be purchased in addition to the detector!

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Fire alarm sound

Would Recommend

The sound is really good when tested

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Easy to install.

Would Recommend

It’s VERY sensitive to cooklng smoke. So frustrating!!

March 18, 2026
From Hardwired (with Battery Back-Up) Ionization Interconnected Smoke detector Verified Purchaser
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Replacements

Would Recommend

Good replacement for outdated ones I took down

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Beeeep! ..story of my life

Would Not Recommend

I hate these things with every fiber of my being and it's not for lack of use. We've had these things for 10 years hardwired in our house. We have 11. Pros: When smoke hits it. One beeps, they all beep. Cons: These should be called midnight battery alarms instead of smoke alarms. They will only warn you to change the battery at 3am. Then you will have to go all over your house trying to figure out which alarm woke you up. As you finally give up and go back to bed because they are all blinking t...

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Response from FirstAlertProductExpert

Hi DDCash, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are sorry that you feel this way. Your hardwired alarm requires a battery backup for prot...

FirstAlertProductExpertMarch 17, 2026

FirstAlert

Home Safe

Would Recommend

Work great in the home love the upgrade to these product to not only fire, but gas as well.

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Easy install.

Would Recommend

It was easy to order and pick up from Lowe's. Installation was quite simple. Batteries were included along with screws and anchors to mount them.

March 9, 2026
From Battery-operated Ionization Smoke detector 2 -Pack Verified Purchaser
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Easy Installation

Would Recommend

So easy to install with the quick connect plug.

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No hassle replacement for older First Alert units

Would Recommend

Nice replacement for existing (10 year old) First Alert units - actually fit the older First Alert bases and wiring plugs. Came with the 9-volt battery. It does have more visible (green) lighting than the older ones...

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Easy set up

Easy set up

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Smoke detector

Would Recommend

Replaced a defective unit that was going off in the middle of the night.

February 22, 2026
From Hardwired (with Battery Back-Up) Ionization Interconnected Smoke detector Verified Purchaser
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Base Model but works well

Would Recommend

Easy to install and test.

February 19, 2026
From Battery-operated Ionization Smoke detector 2 -Pack Verified Purchaser
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