The best smoke detectors of 2025, tested for reliability and audibility

The best smoke detectors are loud and reliable, alerting you to a fire in an emergency. During testing, X-Sense and First ...
CNET

Know Your Smoke Alarm: Here's What the Different Lights and Sounds Mean

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.
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7 times you should replace a smoke detector even if it still beeps

Your smoke detector’s beeping is supposed to protect you, not confuse you. Yet there are moments when a chirping alarm is a ...
The New York Times

Furniture Fires Are Deadly. New Smoke Alarms Are Better at Catching Them Early.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Bedding and ...
PC World

X-Sense XS0B-MR Interconnected Smart Smoke Alarm review: Hearing voices

The satellite smoke alarms in this MR31 system are larger and more dated than those in X-Sense’s petite FS31 system, but the addition of voice alerts adds extra peace of mind. X-Sense’s XS0B-MR31 ...
Digital Trends

Ring shows off new Kidde smoke alarms and free 2K camera upgrades at CES 2025

Ring made a big — though rather surprising — announcement at CES 2025, revealing that it has partnered with Kidde to launch a new collection of smart smoke alarms. Arriving in April, the collection ...
Firehouse

Smoke Alarms: Asking the Right Questions Saves Lives

Smoke alarms are key to reducing fire deaths. However, plenty of homes lack the recommended number of smoke alarms. How do you improve getting smoke alarms into homes? It starts with getting accurate ...