Everything you might wonder about, answered.

Yes. Queensland legislation permits smoke alarms powered by a non-removable 10-year lithium battery in existing homes. The law specifies alarms must be either hardwired to mains power or powered by a sealed 10-year battery. Both options satisfy the legislation.

If you're replacing an existing hardwired alarm, the replacement must also be hardwired — that's a specific provision in the Act and requires a licensed electrician. However, for newly required locations (bedrooms, additional levels), you can use wireless battery-powered units.

Every alarm in our kits is certified to Australian Standard AS 3786:2014, which is the standard referenced in Queensland's smoke alarm legislation.

Not every room — but every bedroom, every hallway connecting bedrooms to the rest of the dwelling, and on every level of the home. A typical 3-bedroom single-storey home needs 4 alarms.

Yes. These are sealed battery-powered units — no mains wiring, no 240V connection, no electrician required. You mount each alarm on the ceiling with the included bracket and two screws. A screwdriver and step ladder is all you need.

Each alarm communicates via a dedicated radio frequency signal. You pair them by placing them on a table and pressing a button on each — they link in about 30 seconds. When one detects smoke, every alarm in the house sounds.

Most homes are done in 20–30 minutes. Bundle packs come pre-paired, so you can skip straight to mounting. Each alarm takes 3–5 minutes to fix to the ceiling.

Under Queensland legislation, you need an alarm in every bedroom, in hallways that connect bedrooms to the rest of the dwelling, and on every level of the home. A typical 3-bedroom single-storey home needs 4 alarms in those locations.

Each alarm has a sealed, non-removable 10-year lithium battery. It cannot be removed or replaced — the alarm is designed to last its full 10-year life without maintenance.

It depends on your bedroom count and the number of levels. A typical 3-bedroom single-storey home needs 4 alarms. Use our calculator for your exact number.

All alarms come with the manufacturer's 10-year warranty. We also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee — if you change your mind, send the kit back within 30 days for a full refund. No arguments, no fine print.

1 January 2027. After that date, all owner-occupied dwellings in Queensland must have compliant smoke alarms installed.

Non-compliance can result in a fine of up to 5 penalty units (approximately $834). More critically, many home insurance policies require compliance with safety legislation — non-compliant alarms could affect your claim in the event of a fire.

At the 2022 rental deadline, installation costs spiked and alarm stock ran low in the final months. The owner-occupier pool is much larger. We expect similar or greater pressure on supply as January 2027 approaches.