A round white smoke and carbon monoxide alarm with a central circular strobe light and small speaker vents.

BRK Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with LED Strobe

by First Alert

$189.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions Hardwiring or mounting an alarm and checking the strobe is straightforward with the printed instructions, so a family member can usually finish it in about half an hour. It isn't plug-and-play, though, because placement matters for safety and the unit has to be installed and tested before it protects anyone. That puts it at guided setup.

What it is

Summary

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

This combination alarm senses both smoke and carbon monoxide and adds an LED strobe light to the usual alert, so a person who can't hear a standard alarm can still see that something is wrong. It uses both ionization and photoelectric smoke sensing. Ionization tends to react faster to quick-flaming fires, and photoelectric tends to react faster to slow, smoldering ones, so you get broader coverage in one unit. It's a good fit for someone who is deaf or hard of hearing and wants a fire and CO alarm that flashes as well as sounds.

Getting it

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Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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$189.95

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Details

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Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$189.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Pick a mounting spot on the ceiling or wall, following the manufacturer's placement guidance for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Bedrooms and hallways near sleeping areas are common choices.
    2. Mount the base, connect the power as the instructions describe, and attach the alarm. Plan on about 30 minutes for one unit.
    3. Press the test button to make sure the strobe flashes and the alarm sounds, then check it again on a regular schedule.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 2026.

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

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