Safeguard what’s important to you with this First Alert basic smoke alarm. It’s battery-powered, so no complicated wiring is required, and it has a mute button for fast silencing of false alarms and easy battery testing. The EZ-Access battery door on this First Alert basic smoke alarm allows hassle-free maintenance. Ionization sensor reliably detects flaming fires The sensor is optimized to detect flaming fires, such as those caused by paper, kitchen grease, and other fast-combusting materials. Battery-powered alarm installs easily Requires no rewiring and no electrician to install. Simply mount it on a wall or ceiling using the open mounting design. The end-of-life signal will notify you when the detector is nearing expiration. Test and silence button The mute button has been included to serve the dual purpose of silencing nuisance alarms and testing the functionality of your alarm. EZ-Access battery door The addition of the EZ-Access battery door removes the hassles and burdens associated with changing your alarm’s batteries.