First Alert BRK SM6W01 Hardwired Smoke Alarm with AA Battery Backup
The First Alert BRK SM6W01 is a 120 VAC hardwired photoelectric smoke alarm with a replaceable AA battery backup. It interconnects with up to 18 compatible alarms (12 of them smoke alarms), including the First Alert SC5, and offers SoftCue reminders, LED indicators and a side-loading battery drawer. JEM Systems Canada ships it across Canada.
Key Features
- Photoelectric smoke sensing, 10-year service life
- 120 VAC hardwired with replaceable AA battery backup (Kendal LR6, Energizer E91 or Duracell MN1500)
- Interconnect up to 18 alarms (12 smoke alarms max); works with most hardwired First Alert and BRK alarms
- Interconnect with First Alert SC5 smart alarm for app alerts and remote monitoring
- SoftCue early-warning low-battery chirp
- LED indicators for alarm, power, battery and replace-device status
- Side-loading battery drawer
- Latching and silence features; self-diagnostics; end-of-life signal
- Two tamper-resistant locking pins
- Gasketless base with wide rotation range
- Standardized mounting bracket and optional trim ring
Specifications
| Sensor |
Photoelectric |
| Power |
120 VAC @ 60 Hz, 0.7 A |
| Battery backup |
AA (replaceable) |
| Alarm dimensions |
5.2 in dia. x 1.76 in H |
| Weight |
0.54 lb (244.94 g) |
| Audio alarm |
85 dB at 10 ft (3 m) |
| Interconnect |
Yes - up to 18 alarms, 12 of which can be smoke alarms |
| Operating temperature |
40-100 °F (4.4-38 °C) |
| Humidity range |
20-95% RH non-condensing (agency compliance 93% max) |
| Color |
White |
| Standards |
UL 217 |
In the Box
- SM6W01 smoke alarm
- AA backup battery
- Standardized mounting bracket
- Easy-Fit trim ring (optional use)
- AC connector (wiring harness)
- Mounting screws and anchors (shown in manufacturer contents photo)
Related Models
- SM6W01-CP (6-pack)
- SM6W01-P48 (48-pack, no box)
- SM6W01-P48NB (48-pack)
- SC6W10 (hardwired smoke/CO)
- First Alert SC5 (interconnect)
- Replaces: SMI100-AC, SM300-AC, SM100V-AC
Specifications taken from the manufacturer's published literature. Manufacturer specifications are subject to change without notice.