The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

We spoke to a fire safety expert and weighed the pros and cons of cost, reliability and installation of hardwired smoke alarms versus battery-operated. Here’s everything you need to know.

While smoke detectors are made to last a full decade, it's important to make sure yours is functioning properly so your home ...

The second-generation Onelink Smart Smoke + Carbon Monoxide alarm comes in battery and hardwired models. Similar to the Nest Protect, the Onelink will not only sound an alarm, but also specify the ...

and the Kidde Smart Smoke and CO Alarm with Ring ($74.97) are hardwired alarms with battery backup. They will launch this April at The Home Depot and come to more retailers later in 2025 ...

Since smoke rises, the city recommends that smoke alarms be placed on the ceiling, but away from bathrooms, heating appliances, windows and ceiling fans. The city advises that you follow the ...

The new Kidde smoke detectors will have built-in Ring technology ... more), including both smoke detection notifications and low battery notifications. No additional hubs, connections or apps ...

About 328,000 Samurai brand mini smoke alarms were recalled Thursday because they may fail to alert consumers about an active ...

The smoke alarms can malfunction and fail to alert consumers of a fire, posing a risk of smoke inhalation or death. Smoke ...

Made to keep you and yours safe, a smoke detector should regularly test and check its sensors and other essential monitoring tech, as well as its battery life. And should any of these vitals come ...

Smoke detectors can protect your home and family in the event of an emergency. Here are CNET's expert recommendations. Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the ...