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 ...
As part of my years of reviewing home security tech, I've noted the best devices that work off-grid, so you don't need the internet or a connection to a larger electrical grid to use them. That ...
Why are you reading about smoke detectors, may you ask? Well, for one, they can save your life — indicating the onset of a fire at home. According to the “Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires” report by the ...
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6 Types of Smoke Detectors for Your Home

Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny ...
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 ...
There are multiple reasons to convert your home to hard-wired smoke detectors. One of the most basic reasons people convert is that some battery-powered smoke detectors can be hard to reach. Moreover, ...
Which smoke detector is best? There are countless ways for fires to start in any home. Some of them may start on their own, in rooms you infrequently visit. By the time you’ve noticed a fire burning ...
Persistence Market Research’s new market research report on “Battery Operated Smoke Detectors Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013 – 2017 and Forecast 2018 – 2026” examines the Battery Operated Smoke ...