Wired Smoke Alarms & Heat Alarms
Wired Smoke Alarms & Heat Alarms are still very popular. Once installed, they will keep going without the need to change batteries unless there is battery backup present. Ideal for Rooms, Hallways and Kitchen areas. Choose from Kidde Firex, Hispec, Aico, and Fire Angel
£32.90(inc. VAT)
HSSA/PE/RF10-PRO
Hispec Radio Frequency Mains Smoke Alarm with 10-Year Rechargeable Lithium Battery Backup | HSSA/PE/RF10-PRO
£49.69(inc. VAT)
£14.08(inc. VAT)
HSSA/PE/FF10
Hispec Interconnectable Fast Fix Mains Smoke Detector 10yr Rechargeable Lithium Battery | HSSA/PE/FF10
£26.44(inc. VAT)
£36.92(inc. VAT)
£17.46(inc. VAT)
HSSA/HE/RF10-PRO
Hispec Radio Frequency Mains Heat Alarm with 10-Year Rechargeable Lithium Battery Backup | HSSA/HE/RF10-PRO
£44.71(inc. VAT)
HSSA/HE/FF10
Hispec Interconnectable Fast Fix Mains Heat Detector 10yr Rechargeable Lithium Battery | HSSA/HE/FF10
£26.72(inc. VAT)
£47.21(inc. VAT)
£40.78(inc. VAT)
Can I install a wired smoke alarm myself?
Not usually. Because wired smoke alarms connect directly to your home’s 230V mains supply, UK regulations require that installation is carried out by a qualified electrician or someone competent with electrical work. This ensures safety and compliance with Part P of the Building Regulations. Some models come with quick-fit bases or modular wiring terminals to speed up installation, but the connection to the mains circuit still requires care and professional knowledge. If you’re upgrading or expanding an existing alarm system, it’s worth consulting an installer to make sure everything is safely interlinked.
Why choose a wired smoke alarm over a battery-powered one?
Wired smoke alarms are connected directly to your mains electricity supply, offering a more dependable source of power than battery-only models. Most include a built-in battery backup, so you’re still protected during a power cut. One of the key advantages is that wired smoke alarms can be interlinked which means that if one goes off, they all do, giving you a better chance of early warning throughout the home or premises.
For landlords and in new builds, mains-powered smoke alarms are usually required by UK regulations, making them a safer and more compliant choice overall.