Best First Alert Fire Alarms Updated February 2026

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Best First Alert Fire Alarms
2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated February 2026
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10.0

First Alert Smoke Alarm, Battery-Operated Detector with Test & Silence Button, SMI100, 1-Pack
Smoke detector quality
Ease of installation
Value for money

10.0

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First Alert Smoke Alarm, Battery-Operated Detector with Test & Silence Button, SMI100, 1-Pack
Smoke detector quality
Ease of installation
Value for money

10.0

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First Alert Smoke Alarm, Battery-Operated Detector with Test & Silence Button, SMI100, 1-Pack
Available in:  3 sizes
Smoke detector quality
Ease of installation
Value for money
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9.9

First Alert SMI100, Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm, 2-Pack
Smoke detector quality
Ease of installation
Value for money

9.9

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First Alert SMI100, Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm, 2-Pack
Smoke detector quality
Ease of installation
Value for money

9.9

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First Alert SMI100, Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm, 2-Pack
Available in:  3 sizes
Smoke detector quality
Ease of installation
Value for money
3

9.8

BRK First Alert 9120BFF/ SMI100-AC Smoke Detector, Hardwired Alarm with Battery Backup, White, 1-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Quality
Value for money
Replacement value
Wiring

9.8

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BRK First Alert 9120BFF/ SMI100-AC Smoke Detector, Hardwired Alarm with Battery Backup, White, 1-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Quality
Value for money
Replacement value
Wiring

9.8

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BRK First Alert 9120BFF/ SMI100-AC Smoke Detector, Hardwired Alarm with Battery Backup, White, 1-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Quality
Value for money
Replacement value
Wiring
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9.7

First Alert SM210, 10-Year Sealed Battery Smoke Alarm with Slim Profile Design, 1-Pack
Ease of installation

9.7

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First Alert SM210, 10-Year Sealed Battery Smoke Alarm with Slim Profile Design, 1-Pack
Ease of installation

9.7

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First Alert SM210, 10-Year Sealed Battery Smoke Alarm with Slim Profile Design, 1-Pack
Available in:  2 styles 4 options
Ease of installation
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9.6

First Alert SMI100-AC, Hardwire Interconnect Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup, 1-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Smoke detector quality
Value for money
Replacement value
Fit

9.6

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First Alert SMI100-AC, Hardwire Interconnect Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup, 1-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Smoke detector quality
Value for money
Replacement value
Fit

9.6

5
First Alert SMI100-AC, Hardwire Interconnect Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup, 1-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Smoke detector quality
Value for money
Replacement value
Fit
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9.5

First Alert BRK 9120Bff-6 Hardwired Smoke Detector with Battery Backup, 6-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Replacement value
Value for money
Compatibility
Resale value

9.5

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First Alert BRK 9120Bff-6 Hardwired Smoke Detector with Battery Backup, 6-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Replacement value
Value for money
Compatibility
Resale value

9.5

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First Alert BRK 9120Bff-6 Hardwired Smoke Detector with Battery Backup, 6-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Replacement value
Value for money
Compatibility
Resale value
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9.3

First Alert Smoke Alarm, Interconnect Hardwire Detector with Battery Backup, SMI100-AC, 3-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Smoke detector quality
Value for money
Replacement value
Fit

9.3

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First Alert Smoke Alarm, Interconnect Hardwire Detector with Battery Backup, SMI100-AC, 3-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Smoke detector quality
Value for money
Replacement value
Fit

9.3

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First Alert Smoke Alarm, Interconnect Hardwire Detector with Battery Backup, SMI100-AC, 3-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Smoke detector quality
Value for money
Replacement value
Fit
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9.2

First Alert SMI100, Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm, 3-Pack
Smoke detector quality
Ease of installation
Value for money

9.2

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First Alert SMI100, Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm, 3-Pack
Smoke detector quality
Ease of installation
Value for money

9.2

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First Alert SMI100, Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm, 3-Pack
Available in:  3 sizes
Smoke detector quality
Ease of installation
Value for money
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9.1

First Alert Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Interconnect Hardwire Detector with Battery Backup, SMICO100-AC, 1-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Smoke detector quality
Value for money
Replacement value
Wiring

9.1

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First Alert Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Interconnect Hardwire Detector with Battery Backup, SMICO100-AC, 1-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Smoke detector quality
Value for money
Replacement value
Wiring

9.1

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First Alert Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Interconnect Hardwire Detector with Battery Backup, SMICO100-AC, 1-Pack
Ease of installation
Functionality
Smoke detector quality
Value for money
Replacement value
Wiring

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10.0

First Alert Smoke Alarm, Battery-Operated Detector with Test & Silence Button, SMI100, 1-Pack
Smoke detector quality
Ease of installation
Value for money

10.0

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First Alert Smoke Alarm, Battery-Operated Detector with Test & Silence Button, SMI100, 1-Pack
Smoke detector quality
Ease of installation
Value for money

10.0

1
First Alert Smoke Alarm, Battery-Operated Detector with Test & Silence Button, SMI100, 1-Pack
Available in:  3 sizes
Smoke detector quality
Ease of installation
Value for money