A round white smoke alarm with a large central button and a small slotted speaker above it.

BRK First Alert SM6W01 Hardwired Smoke Alarm

by First Alert

$24.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions Wiring a hardwired alarm into household power is doable with instructions, but it's electrical work. Someone comfortable with that can finish in under an hour with the manufacturer's guide. Others will want an electrician.

What it is

Summary

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

The SM6W01 is a smoke alarm that wires into your home's electrical system and keeps working on an AA battery when the power goes out. LED lights show the alarm's status, which helps when you need to figure out why it's chirping or alerting. A side drawer lets you swap the battery without taking the unit off the ceiling, which is easier if reaching overhead is hard. It can connect with First Alert's other connected safety products, so you can build a larger alerting setup over time. Its siren is a standard audible alarm. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you'll want to pair it with a strobe or bed-shaker alerting system. It also needs to be wired in, so plan on an electrician unless you're comfortable with household wiring.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$24.95

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Details

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Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$24.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Turn off power at the breaker, then connect the alarm to the existing wiring and mount it on the bracket. Follow the manufacturer's wiring steps.
    2. Install the AA backup battery and restore power. Press the test button to confirm the alarm sounds. Allow about 30 minutes, longer if you are not used to household wiring.
  • With professional help
    A licensed electrician can wire the alarm if you're not comfortable working with household wiring, or if the home's wiring needs updating. Plan on a short 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: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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