Like the Nest Protect, the X-Sense Smart Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector Combo will activate all of its alarms if one of them senses trouble. And, they're battery-powered, so you can easily put ...

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.

But what happens if no one is home, and the alarm begins to blare? The place burns down into the ground without the owners knowing. So when [Martin] purchased a battery-powered smoke detector and ...

If you decide to outfit your home with this type, we recommend also installing additional dual-sensor smoke detectors. Smart detectors, whether hardwired or battery-powered, will also interconnect ...

What is the best type of replacement smoke alarm to buy? I would like to add a battery-operated smoke detector in the garage. Can it be connected with the ones in the house? Also, I am considering ...

Battery powered smoke detectors have been an essential home safety accessory ever since they were first commercially popularized in the 1970s. But even though the blinking device is fastened to ...

To stay safe, consider dual-sensor smoke detectors like the top-rated SimpliSafe model, which detects both flaming and smoldering fires. It’s battery-operated and can be interconnected ...

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Working smoke and CO alarms are your family’s first line of defense against an emergency at home,” said State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. “As we spring forward this weekend, remember to check your ...