Do all Kidde alarms have the same connection?

Kidde alarms and accessories can be interconnected with other Kidde alarms* and accessories, as well as specified brands and models of interconnect compatible alarms (see table below).

Do all hardwired smoke detectors have the same plug?

Absolutely! You can mix and match hardwired First Alert, BRK, and Onelink models. All of our current models use the same wiring harness and connector. We do not recommend mixing different brands since we can only guarantee the performance of First Alert and BRK alarms.

Are BRK and First Alert the same?

The same parent company (Newell Brands) owns First Alert and BRK. First Alert is our retail division, and BRK is our commercial division. Note: Some retailers sell BRK products under the First Alert brand.

Do all Kidde smoke alarms use the same mounting bracket?

A: No. These alarms feature a one-screw mounting bracket to make installation easy.

Is BRK a good smoke alarm?

Best for most: The First Alert BRK 3120B is a simple but high-quality smoke detector. With dual sensors and OptiPath technology, it can quickly detect both smoldering and big-flaming fires. It’s a great choice for most homes, and it’s cheaper than many lower-quality devices.

Is BRK Electronics still in business?

They are still here, still making the most recognized consumer brands of smoke and CO alarms on the market. Their brands include BRK®, First Alert®, Family Gard®, Tundra® and OneLink®.

What is the failure rate of ionization smoke alarms?

A photoelectric smoke alarm will sound off very early with this situation, but an ionization alarm won’t sound off until it’s way too late, right as the couch is about to burst into flames. Ionization alarms have about a 55% failure rate to save people in home fires.

What are ionization smoke detectors most suitable for?

Ionization smoke detectors respond faster to smoke from flaming fires than a photoelectric device does. Most flaming, fast-moving fires are a result flammable liquids, wood, or paper catching fire. These are items that produce flames right away and do not have as much smoke as a smoldering fire.