(WHTM) — Smoke alarms are among the most important things to have in your home or apartment. But how do these important and life-saving devices work? According to the National Institute of Standards ...

Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny ...

SimpliSafe has announced a new device called the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Listener. This product is designed to work with existing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms already installed in homes.

Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

The FDNY’s campaign to help save lives is returning for the tenth year. The “Get Alarmed NYC” program offers free smoke ...

Four brands of combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors must be replaced after officials found they do not work properly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission urged consumers to stop using ...

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 ...