A round white carbon monoxide alarm with a large center button, shown beside a round white strobe light with a clear lens.

BRK First Alert SM6W01 Carbon Monoxide Alarm + Strobe

by First Alert

$128.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions Hardwiring is the hard part. A handy family member can follow the instructions and finish in an hour or so, but anyone not comfortable with household wiring should hire an electrician. Once it is installed, it needs no ongoing setup.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 10, 2026

This kit pairs a hardwired carbon monoxide alarm with a separate strobe light, so a CO warning shows up as flashing light as well as sound. That makes it useful for someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, or who sleeps without hearing aids in. The alarm runs on house wiring and keeps working in a power outage with AA battery backup. A soft early chirp tells you the batteries are running low, and LED indicators show the alarm's status. The batteries slide in from the side, so you don't have to take the unit off the ceiling or wall. The kit includes mounting brackets and an optional trim ring. Because the alarm is hardwired, installation usually means working with household wiring, so plan on an electrician unless you are experienced with that. It also works with First Alert's connected smoke and CO alarms.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$128.95

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Details

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Setup with instructions
Price
$128.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Turn off power at the breaker, then mount the bracket and connect the alarm and strobe to the house wiring following the instructions.
    2. Load the AA backup batteries through the side drawer, restore power, and press the test button to confirm both the horn and the strobe work. Allow about an hour if you are comfortable with basic wiring.
  • With professional help
    A licensed electrician can wire the alarm and strobe if you are not comfortable working with household wiring, usually in a single visit.

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 10, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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