The best smoke detectors are loud and reliable, alerting you to a fire in an emergency. During testing, X-Sense and First ...

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

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Kidde’s top-shelf smoke and CO detector works like a dream, but it’s pricey for a model that doesn’t have Wi-Fi connectivity and true smart home features. If you’re looking for a smoke detector with ...

This affordable smoke/CO detector includes an LCD readout of CO conditions that, ideally, you’ll never need to look at. Let’s start this review with an acknowledgement that the latest “smart” smoke ...

My inability to handle even the most insignificant do-it-yourself tasks on the first try is quite frustrating.

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can ...