Resideo Introduces Next Generation Precision Detection Alarms

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 16, 2026 – Resideo Technologies, a leading global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety and security, today announced the next generation of BRK^® and First Alert^® smoke, carbon monoxide (CO) and combination alarms, a redesigned life safety portfolio developed for today’s residential construction, retrofit and property management needs.

The new alarm lineup helps simplify product selection, installation, replacement and maintenance across single-family homes, multifamily properties and other residential environments. The new alarms include wired, battery-powered and combination models, giving professionals flexibility to select the appropriate alarm configuration while supporting consistent, code-driven coverage.

"Today’s installers, builders and property managers need life safety solutions that not only meet evolving code requirements, but also help streamline installation, simplify compliance and reduce long-term maintenance demands,” said Ryan Park, Senior Product Director of Safety and Security at Resideo. “We redesigned the next generation Precision Detection alarms from the ground up to support the realities our customers experience in the field – from large-scale new construction and inspection timelines to retrofit projects and ongoing property maintenance.”

Designed for Faster Installation

Installation improvements can create meaningful efficiencies and time savings across large residential and multifamily projects. The new BRK alarms offer:

• Support for backward compatibility. Offers secure installation while maintaining familiar practices electricians already use.
• Optional trim ring. Helps cover paint marks or discoloration left by older or larger alarms for a clean finished appearance.
• Standardized mounting bracket. Designed to support both wired and battery-powered models, helping installers work consistently across projects.

These updates help simplify the installation process, reduce installation complexity and support inspections and turnover.

Designed for Retrofit Compatibility

The next generation alarms are designed to replace select older BRK and First Alert installations without additional adapters. This backward compatibility helps contractors and maintenance teams upgrade existing properties efficiently while minimizing disruption for homeowners and residents.

Hardwired models can interconnect with compatible alarms, so that when one interconnected alarm detects smoke or CO, all compatible alarms sound throughout the home.

Clear Alerts and Easier Maintenance for Users

The redesigned alarms offer BRK professional products and feature First Alert branded alarms, built on reliability, quality and a shared dedication to helping save lives. They also improve how alarms communicate routine status and maintenance needs to homeowners and residents, including:

• Easy-read indicators. Dedicated LED lights offer clear, intuitive alarm status to help homeowners and property professionals quickly understand alerts and maintenance needs.
• SoftCue™ Replacement Reminders. Gentle reminders pre-warn three to five days before the alarm needs attention with a soft sound and clear LED indicator, providing users early notice when a battery is low, or an alarm is nearing the end of its life.
• Side-load battery drawers. Battery and hardwired with replaceable backup battery models allow for convenient battery changes and feature AA batteries to simplify replacement needs. The alarm’s locking pins help ensure maintenance is done by a service provider and help prevent the battery drawer from being opened by the user/renter.

These features help make alerts easy to understand, encourage timely maintenance and are designed to reduce service calls caused by misunderstood chirps or blinking indicators.

Availability

The BRK next generation smoke, CO and combination alarms are available now through electrical and HVAC distributors in U.S. and Canada. The alarms deliver the safety, quality and features consumers expect from First Alert, America’s No. 1 most trusted and reliable* brand in fire safety. For product specifications and to locate a representative, visit BRKelectonics.com.

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About Resideo

Resideo is a global building technologies company that is a leading developer and manufacturer of critical control and sensing solutions for residential markets. The company serves professional installers and integrators across diverse product categories, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls, combustion, life safety, security and water. Its comfort and protection solutions can be found in more than 150 million residential and commercial spaces globally, with tens of millions of new devices sold annually. More information about Resideo and its trusted brands, including BRK, First Alert and Honeywell Home, is available at Resideo.com.

*First Alert Brand Trust Survey, May 2026 – Results are based on the responses of 2,000 adult homeowners, ages 18 and older, living in the U.S. who completed an online survey asking them to choose from ten brands in the home security category.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Are the new BRK smoke and CO alarms compatible with older BRK and First Alert alarms?

The next generation BRK and First Alert alarms are designed to replace select older installations without additional adapters. This backward compatibility helps contractors and maintenance teams upgrade existing properties efficiently while minimizing disruption for homeowners and residents.

Can the new BRK alarms be used for retrofit projects?

Yes, the next generation alarms are designed for retrofit compatibility. An optional trim ring also helps cover paint marks or discoloration left by older or larger alarms for a clean finished appearance.

Can BRK smoke and CO alarms interconnect?

Yes, hardwired models can interconnect with compatible alarms, so that when one interconnected alarm detects danger, all compatible alarms sound throughout the home.

How often should a smoke and CO alarm be replaced?

Replace alarms at the end of their rated service life—generally every 10 years for smoke alarms and 5–10 years for CO sensors, per the product label. The LEDs and SoftCue™ Replacement Reminders on a BRK smoke and CO alarm indicate when replacement is due. Regularly check manufacture dates and replace units on schedule to maintain awareness.

What is the difference between a smoke alarm and a combination smoke and CO alarm?

A BRK smoke alarm is designed to detect smoke from fires; a BRK CO alarm detects CO from fuel-burning appliances and vehicles. A BRK smoke and carbon monoxide alarm combines both sensors in a single device to help save space and simplify maintenance, while offering distinct LED/status alerts for each hazard. Choose a mix of single-function and combo units—or a BRK hardwired smoke alarm paired with CO alarms—based on room-by-room needs and local codes.

For more information about selecting, installing, resetting or replacing a BRK smoke and CO alarm, BRK CO alarm, BRK smoke alarm or BRK hardwired smoke alarm, visit BRKElectronics.com, FirstAlert.com or consult the product manuals.