When replacing batteries, opt for lithium batteries, which typically last up to 10 years, matching the lifespan of most smoke detectors. It’s essential to check the manufacturing date on the unit. If ...

You're supposed to change the batteries in your smoke alarm when daylight saving time switches over. Right. And I'm supposed to floss for 15 minutes after eating soup. Did you replace your batteries?

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 ...

This pint-sized smoke alarm isn’t smart, but it can communicate with up to 24 networked units. It doesn’t detect carbon monoxide, though. The X-Sense Mini isn’t a smart smoke alarm, but it is very ...

CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Properly installed smoke ...

Anna Marie Newson thought her family would be safe with smoke detectors in her home's hallways and the bedrooms of her five children. But the Milwaukee-area mother got an alarming wake-up call when ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

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 ...

CHICAGO - Anna Marie Newson thought her family would be safe with smoke detectors in her home's hallways and the bedrooms of her five children. But the Milwaukee-area mother got an alarming wake-up ...

You know you should install smoke and CO alarms indoors, but do you know what the beeps they make mean? Learn about these ...

Smoke alarms are an absolute necessity in your house—but how can you know if yours are up to snuff? Here’s how to know whether your smoke detector is good enough to protect you and yours, and what to ...