First Alert Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors help provide an early warning in the event of a fire emergency and First Alert fire alarms offer a variety of features to deliver advanced and reliable fire protection to help protect what matters most.
- Precision Detection Smoke Alarms Meet New Standards
Precision Detection advanced sensing technology meets the latest industry standards to reduce cooking nuisance alarms and detect smoke from synthetic materials to help provide an early warning.
- 10-Year Sealed Battery Smoke Detectors
10-year sealed battery alarms eliminate the need for battery replacements and late-night low battery chirps for the life of the device.
- Hardwire Smoke Detectors
Most hardwire detectors include a hardwire adapter plug that eliminates the need to rewire, making installation easy. For protection during power outages, we offer a back-up battery feature to provide continuous protection.
- Battery-Operated Smoke Alarms
Battery-operated detectors are easy to install throughout your home where needed and are simple to maintain.
- Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors provide 2-in-1 protection against both fire and CO in one, convenient device.
Browse Precision Detection Smoke Alarms
Detectors can have several different features that add to safety and make maintenance simpler. First Alert Precision Detection alarms offer different levels of protection based on the alarm features to meet your home and family’s needs:
- Standard alarms contain basic features such as easy installation.
- Superior alarms contain many safety features such as 10-year battery and voice alerts.
- Premium alarms contain the most safety features such as 10-year battery, voice alerts and wireless interconnect.
FAQs
How many smoke alarms do I need?
How many smoke alarms do I need?
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement, plus one in each bedroom and outside all sleeping areas. A two-story home with three bedrooms typically needs at least five alarms. Large homes may require more based on layout and code requirements.
How do I choose a smoke alarm?
How do I choose a smoke alarm?
Choose a smoke alarm based on where it will be installed and the features you need. Options include hardwired or battery-operated models depending on your home’s installation method, 10-year sealed batteries, voice alerts, and combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. For large spaces, consider interconnected alarms for whole home alerts.
Can I use different types of smoke alarms together in my home?
Can I use different types of smoke alarms together in my home?
How often should I test my smoke alarm?
How often should I test my smoke alarm?
You should test your smoke alarm regularly to help make sure it’s working properly. If your alarm does not test correctly, replace the unit immediately. See the product manual for specific information on how and when to test your alarms.
What is the lifespan of a First Alert smoke alarm?
What is the lifespan of a First Alert smoke alarm?
First Alert smoke alarms should be replaced at least every 10 years. Check the manufacturer date on the back of the alarm and if it is 10 years old or older - the entire unit should be replaced—even if it still seems to work—as the smoke sensors can lose sensitivity over time.