A round white smoke and CO alarm with a test button, shown beside a round strobe light.

BRK First Alert SMIC0100-AC Hardwired Smoke/CO Alarm w/ Battery Backup

by First Alert

$179.23, see price history

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Setup with instructions This is a complete alarm with a strobe included, but it is wired into the home's electrical system. A family member who is comfortable with basic wiring can install it with the instructions, so it fits guided setup. If you're not comfortable working with household wiring, hire an electrician.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

This hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide alarm comes with a SLED177 strobe light, so a fire or CO warning is flashed as well as sounded. That makes it a fit for someone who can't count on hearing a standard alarm, such as in a bedroom or at night. It links with up to 12 other First Alert/BRK detectors and 6 other compatible devices, so when one alarm goes off, they all do. The built-in battery backup keeps it working in a power outage. The unit is wired into your home's electrical system, and a quick connect plug is included to avoid rewiring.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$179.23

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Details

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Setup with instructions
Price
$179.23
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Press the test/silence button after installation to confirm the alarm and strobe both activate.
  • With a guide
    1. Turn off power at the breaker, then remove the old alarm and mount the new base.
    2. Plug the quick connect plug into the new alarm, install the backup battery, and attach the alarm to the base.
    3. Connect the SLED177 strobe light and link any other compatible alarms so they sound together. Plan on about 30 to 60 minutes per alarm.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Diglo — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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