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 ...

As a residential carpenter, I've installed plenty of hardwired and battery-powered smoke detectors over the years. For this guide, I interviewed three fire safety experts and tested dozens of ...

This unit is for you if you want a dependable, battery-powered combination smoke and CO detector. Since it’s battery-only, the First Alert SCO5CN can be installed anywhere. Its base features ...

The wireless SimpliSafe SSSD3 smoke detector passed CR’s flaming and smoldering fire tests with high ratings. It’s powered by a CR123A battery and can be interconnected with other detectors ...

Many house fires today, burn faster, hotter, and are deadlier than ever. That’s because many newer homes have open floor plans with fewer walls and doors, allowing the fire to travel faster and ...

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 ...

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 ...

No off-the-grid spot is complete without a smoke detector to spot fire problems before they start. Wireless, battery-powered smoke detectors that you can put anywhere work best -- and they can be ...