A white round smoke alarm with a central button, shown beside a white round unit with a bright flashing strobe light.

BRK First Alert SC6W01 Dual Smoke & CO Alarm + Strobe

by First Alert

$139.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions The kit includes everything for visual alerts and the instructions are clear, but hardwiring is involved. Someone comfortable with home wiring, or a hired electrician, can finish it in a couple of hours, so guided setup fits.

What it is

Summary

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

This kit pairs a hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide alarm with a strobe light, so a fire or CO alert shows up as flashing light as well as sound. That makes it a good fit for someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, or who sleeps without hearing aids in. The alarm runs on house wiring with an AA battery backup for power outages, and it gives an early chirp when the battery is getting low. LED status lights help with troubleshooting, and a side-loading drawer lets you swap batteries without taking the unit down. Because it is hardwired, installation means working with your home's electrical system, so most people will want an electrician.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$139.95

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Details

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Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$139.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Mount the bracket and connect the alarm to your home's wiring, and mount the strobe light.
    2. Add the AA backup battery and test the alarm and strobe.
    3. If you are not comfortable with household wiring, hire a licensed electrician. Expect about an hour or two for the install.

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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