Ratings & Reviews for First Alert Battery Battery-operated Ionization Smoke detector
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this smoke detector for effortless installation, reliability, and exceptional value. Most highlight how simple the adapter-based replacement is, even without tools or electrician help. Reviewers consistently report strong, loud alerts and immediate smoke detection, with many noting relief after replacing failing or chirping units. The affordable price and solid build quality earn frequent recommendations. A few mention occasional sensitivity to cooking smoke, and isolated concerns about durability exist, but these are vastly outweighed by strong satisfaction and trust in the device's safety performance.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.First Alert Battery operated smoke alarm.
Would RecommendEase of installation. Good smoke alarm for price. Replaced older unit.
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False Alarming
Would Not RecommendAfter only a few months, the alarm would randomly alarm for no reason. After troubleshooting, it continued to sound every so often leaving no other choice than to buy a new one. Poor quality. Wasted time and money.
They are easy to install
Would RecommendEasy to install
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Two things -- see above
Would RecommendWhat I like is that, unlike the detector it is replacing, I don’t have to take it off the ceiling to replace the battery. I further like the fact I will be able to take the unit off the mounting plate, replace the battery, and put it back up. I further like the simplicity and absence of features I neither need nor want, and low price that goes with it. What I don’t like are the instructions, which are printed on a large single sheet in a font too small to read. It took an hour of scanning and c...
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Decent detector for the price
Would RecommendWorks well, easy install, comes with batteries, anchors and screws for mounting
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Damaged in shipping
Would Not RecommendPackage was damaged upon arrival. Not sure if smoke detectors function properly
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Hi Bucky, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will be happy to help you installing and testing your detectors. You can reach out to Firs...
Smoke detector
Would RecommendI like the easy access battery compartment on this model. Easy to install since it’s just battery operated.
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Smoke detector
Would RecommendGood smoke detectors, they have long life batteries which makes it easy to set up. Just mount and done!
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Good
Would RecommendIt's good.
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Easy to install, works great, perfect for our home
Very happy with this product!
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Play it safe with a handy size extinguisher.
Would RecommendI like the size of this fire extinguisher, it fits perfectly in a corner of the kitchen.
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Works great!
Would RecommendThis thing is loud. Easy installation due to base screw holes matching up with the old detector it replaced. Side loading battery door is convenient but a tight fit for the 9V battery. The cover is a little fussy as it does not latch securely when attempting to tighten.
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Hi NoMore, we are sorry to hear about this and apologize for the inconvenience. We will be happy to provide recommendations to prevent nuisance alert...