A round white smoke alarm with a central test button, shown beside a round white strobe light with a clear lens.

BRK First Alert SM6W01 Smoke Alarm + SLED177 Strobe

by First Alert

$114.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions Hardwiring a smoke alarm and strobe means working with house electrical wiring, which goes beyond plugging something in. A family member with some electrical experience can do it with the instructions, or an electrician can. Once installed, it needs no training or ongoing configuration.

What it is

Summary

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

This kit pairs a hardwired smoke alarm with a strobe light, so a fire alert comes 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. Status LEDs help with troubleshooting, and a side drawer lets you swap batteries without taking the unit down. Because it is hardwired, plan on an electrician or a confident DIY installer. It also links with BRK's connected safety products, such as the SC5 smart alarm.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$114.95

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Details

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Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$114.95
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 home wiring following the manufacturer's instructions.
    2. Insert the AA backup batteries, restore power, and press the test button to confirm the alarm sounds and the strobe flashes. Allow about an hour.
  • With professional help
    1. A licensed electrician is recommended if you are not comfortable with household wiring or the existing ceiling box does not match.
    2. An ATP or local deaf services agency can help check that the strobe is placed where it will wake you, such as in the bedroom.

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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