Kidde Introduces FIREX Sentry, Reengineered to Cut Installation Time
Posted by: user_amy 2nd June 2026
New Quick-Fit base and retrofit-friendly design help installers work faster and achieve a cleaner, more professional finish
Kidde has launched the FIREX Sentry range, a new family of mains-powered smoke and heat alarms developed to help installers complete jobs faster while achieving a cleaner, more professional finish.
Built on the established Kidde FIREX hardwired platform, the Sentry range has been designed to simplify both new installations and replacement projects, addressing common challenges faced on site.
A key feature of the range is a new slide-on Quick-Fit base, which aligns with standard back box fixing points to reduce the need for re-drilling and speed up installation. A larger, flared base plate helps cover marks left by previous alarms, supporting a cleaner retrofit finish, while integrated cable management enables quicker and more consistent wiring.
The range is fully compatible with existing Kidde FIREX hardwired systems, allowing seamless interconnection with smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms for whole-property protection. It is available in Grade D1 (rechargeable lithium back-up) and Grade D2 (replaceable battery back-up) configurations across four core models covering optical smoke and heat detection.
“We spoke directly to installers about what slows them down on site,” said Maciej Gruszecki, Associate Director of Product Management from Kidde. “Sentry is the result – a range designed to reduce installation time, simplify replacements, and deliver a cleaner finish without changing the trusted FIREX system they already know.”
The launch comes as demand for efficient, compliant fire safety solutions continues to grow across new build and refurbishment projects, where installation speed and consistency are key considerations for contractors and specifiers. Hardwired D1/D2 alarms are widely required under UK building regulations, with new build demand running at approximately 300,000 homes per year.
The Kidde FIREX Sentry range is now available through leading electrical wholesalers and distributor partners across the UK.
