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 ...

Why are you reading about smoke detectors, may you ask? Well, for one, they can save your life — indicating the onset of a fire at home. According to the “Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires” report by the ...

With the devastating news out of St. Paul about a home fire where four children age five and under died, one child is awake, and one child and the mother remain unconscious, it makes you examine what ...

Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working alarms, but Consumer Reports has revealed their top picks to help keep your family and belongings safe. Stream ...

Michael Bizzaco has been writing about and working with consumer tech for well over a decade. With a background in home theater sales, installation and repair, Michael's hands-on reviews, how-to ...

The ability to sense carbon monoxide (CO) with a smoke and CO detector can mean the difference between life and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 400 ...

Fire and carbon monoxide incidents move fast, but your alarms do not have to be guesswork. If you match the right type of ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Bedding and furniture are rarely the first items to ignite in a ...

Kidde announced three new home safety devices that it says respond to dangerous conditions 25 percent faster than the competition: a battery-powered smoke detector, a battery-powered smoke and carbon ...

Ring and Kidde have partnered up for CES 2025 and a new set of smoke detectors that will be smarter than ever thanks to Ring compatibility. Kidde already dominates our list of the best smoke detectors ...

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Very quick to alert on smoke ・Easy to set up (assuming you have the infrastructure) ・Some ...