A round white smoke alarm with a central clear strobe light lens surrounded by small LED bulbs and a black speaker grille.

BRK Hardwired Photoelectric Smoke Alarm LED Strobe Combo

by First Alert

$129.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions A family member can follow the instructions and set this up in under an hour, especially when swapping out an older hardwired alarm. It does involve household wiring, so a handy person, or an electrician, is the safest way to install it. No clinical assessment or special training is needed.

What it is

Summary

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

This is a smoke alarm that adds a bright LED strobe to the usual sound, so a fire warning can be seen as well as heard. It senses smoke with photoelectric technology, which tends to catch slow, smoldering fires well. The strobe is rated at 177 candela, and a sealed 10-year lithium battery keeps it running if the household power fails. It is hardwired into your home's electrical system, so it is a fixed installation, not a plug-in or stick-on unit. The maker also notes that using both ionization and photoelectric alarms gives the broadest protection, so you may want to pair it with another type of alarm in the home.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$129.95

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Details

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Setup with instructions
Price
$129.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Turn off power at the breaker, then remove your old alarm. This unit is listed as a replacement for the 7020BSL alarm-strobe, so it may fit the same wiring and mounting plate.
    2. Connect the wiring harness and mount the new alarm, then restore power and press the test button to confirm the horn and strobe both work.
    3. Plan on about 30-60 minutes. If you are not comfortable working with household wiring, hire an electrician.

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: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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