Description
Product Description
The BRK First Alert SM6W01 is a hardwired smoke alarm designed for residential fire protection with replaceable AA battery backup. It uses photoelectric smoke-sensing technology and is powered by 120V AC, 60Hz, while the backup battery helps maintain protection during power interruptions. The spec sheet lists a 10-year service life, an 85 dB horn at 10 feet, and a plug-in connector for installation.
This smoke alarm is designed for connected home safety systems, with the ability to interconnect with up to 18 alarms, including up to 12 smoke alarms. When one compatible interconnected alarm sounds, all compatible alarms can sound, helping alert occupants across more areas of the home. It also works with most hardwired First Alert and BRK alarms, according to the spec sheet note.
The SM6W01 also includes practical maintenance features such as LED alarm indicators, low-battery and end-of-life warnings, malfunction alerts, a Test/Silence button, latching alarm memory, and tamper-resistant locking features. Its side-load battery drawer helps make battery replacement easier without removing the full alarm from the ceiling or wall.
Product Features
- Hardwired smoke alarm for residential fire safety upgrades and replacements
- AA battery backup helps maintain protection during power outages
- Interconnect capability helps compatible alarms sound together across the home
- Good fit for bedrooms, hallways, living areas, multi-level homes, remodels, and contractor replacement jobs
- Photoelectric sensing is a strong choice for everyday home smoke detection
- LED indicators help make alarm status, low-battery alerts, maintenance needs, and end-of-life warnings easier to identify
- Side-load battery drawer helps simplify battery replacement
- Latching alarm memory helps identify which alarm triggered after an event
- Test/Silence button supports routine checks and temporary silencing of nuisance alarms
- Tamper-resistant locking features help secure the alarm and battery drawer
- Can interconnect with a First Alert smart alarm, such as SC5, to support app alerts and remote monitoring when used in a compatible setup
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Code / Model: SM6W01
- Product Type: Smoke Alarm
- Alarm Type: Smoke & Fire Alarm
- Sensor Type: Photoelectric
- Power Source: Hardwired with Battery Backup
- Operating Voltage: 120V AC, 60Hz, 0.7A
- Battery Backup Type: Replaceable AA batteries
- Recommended Replacement Batteries: Kendal LR6, Energizer E91, or Duracell MN1500
- Service Life: 10 years
- Audible Alarm: 85 dB at 10 ft
- Interconnectivity: Yes
- Interconnection Capacity: Up to 18 alarms total; up to 12 smoke alarms
- Test/Silence Button: Yes
- Latching Alarm Feature: Yes
- Self-Diagnostic Malfunction Warning: Yes
- End-of-Life Signal: Yes, five chirps
- End-of-Life Temporary Silence: Up to two days; resumes afterward
- Power Indicator: Constant green LED for AC power
- Smoke Alarm Indicator: Red flash / alarm pattern
- Low Battery Warning: 1 beep with yellow flash
- Maintenance / Clean Device Indicator: 2 yellow flashes per minute
- Malfunction Warning: 3 beeps with yellow flashes
- End-of-Life Warning: 5 beeps with yellow flashes
- Battery Drawer: Side-load battery drawer
- Mounting Features: Gasketless base and tamper-resistant locking pins
- Operating Temperature: 40°F to 100°F / 4.4°C to 38°C
- Humidity Range: 20% to 95% RH non-condensing
- Agency Compliance Humidity: 93% max
- Dimensions: 5.2" diameter x 1.76" height
- Standards / Requirements: UL 217, CSFM, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and ICC
- Installation Standard: NFPA 72 and local building codes
- Catalog Numbers Listed: SM6W01, SM6W01-CP, SM6W01-P48, SM6W01-P48NB
