First Alert BRK SC7010BV Hardwired Talking Photoelectric Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Bought this as a replacement for my house alarm....which was around 10 yrs old. Perfect fit..no problems installing it....

Easy to install. Though I thought they would come with new wire nuts. I used the old ones.I'm happy with the smoke detectors. I also bought the combo and heat detectors. We replaced them all before selling the house. The fire dept inspector was very happy with the new devices.

Our plug in CO detector hit end of life, and I needed a replacement for that. We use the BRK First Alert detectors and they have worked fine. I test these annually with a commercial smoke detector spray - and you should to.CO is actually LIGHTER than air, so CO detectors should be placed up high to properly work. I like that this announces what the problem is. The volume of the speaking as well as the horn is deafening and will wake just about anyone. It is also programmable to specify what room it is in. The list to select from is a bit limited, but it covers the basics - bathroom, kitchen, garage, master bedroom, guest bedroom and such. Read the manual about how to program. I messed up the first time and had to do it again.The unit is functionally complete, including AA batteries of uncertain origin. I always use Energizer Lithium batteries, but it isn't necessary. But I did replace the ones that came installed with Energizers.It is capable of working in series with other smoke detectors. I have that disconnected so it doesn't trigger all of the fire alarms. You can also lock the detector with the included (flimsy) locking pins that will discourage, but not stop, someone from removing or disabling the detector.The mounting bracket has been changed over the years, so I was hoping to just replace the detector, not the detector plus mount. Oddly, my current detectors work in the new mount, but the new detector does not work with the old mounts. So that was about a 5 minute job.I cannot emphasize life-safety enough. Being burned alive is a horrible, horrible death. Being burned bad enough to go to the hospital to recover is a living hellscape. Make sure you have adequate protection. We have fire blankets, fire masks and fire extinguishers in all of our bedrooms.There's nothing I dislike about this detector and am going to buy another one for another bedroom. I sleep better at night knowing my wife is protected from fire and CO.

First Alert BRK is a brand of smoke and carbon monoxide detector. These detectors are designed to alert you in case of smoke or carbon monoxide presence in your home. They are battery operated, so they don't require any wiring and can be easily installed.Positives:Easy to install, no wiring requiredLoud alarm to alert you of smoke or carbon monoxide presenceHas a low-battery indicatorCan be interconnected with other smoke and CO alarmsAffordableNegatives:The battery life is not very longThe alarm may not be loud enough for some usersSome users may find that the alarm goes off too frequently due to false alarmsSome users may find that the alarm does not last as long as they would likeOverall, the First Alert BRK smoke and carbon monoxide detector is a reliable option for those looking for an easy to install and affordable smoke and CO detector. It has a loud alarm and can be interconnected with other smoke and CO alarms. However, the battery life is not very long, the alarm may not be loud enough for some users, and some users may find that the alarm goes off too frequently due to false alarms. Additionally, the alarm may not last as long as some users would like. I would rate this product 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Replaced old smoke detector and upgraded to this one with CO2. Perfect replacement and upgrade. So far no false alarms as others have reported.