The 6 Best Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms to Protect Your Family and Home

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 ...
CNET

Google Nest Shuts Down Smoke Detector Sales, Partners With First Alert

On March 28, Google Nest announced two major changes to its Google Home lineup of smart devices. First, it will end sales of its Nest Protect smoke detector, which is featured on our list of ...
WMUR

Consumer Reports rates top budget-friendly smoke, carbon monoxide alarms

FAMILY EVEN EASIER. SIMON GUNSTOCK AND HIS FAMILY WERE LUCKY TO MAKE IT OUT OF THEIR HOME AFTER A DRYER CAUGHT FIRE. SMOKE IS LIKE WHITE SMOKE BILLOWING OUT OF THE DRYER AREA. IT JUST WENT SO FAST. IT ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

Why smoke alarms chirp more in winter and what to check first

When the temperature drops, a lot of homes suddenly sound like they are hosting a flock of electronic birds. Those short, ...
Yahoo

Best Smoke Detectors for 2025, Engineer-Tested and Approved

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 ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

If your alarms aren’t interconnected, the cheap upgrade that makes a big difference

When a fire starts at the far end of your home, the first alarm to sense smoke is rarely the one outside your bedroom. If ...
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Smoke Detector Blinking Red? Here's What It Means

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 ...