The type of smoke alarm, the device's power drain, and how often the alarm is triggered also plays a role in the battery longevity. Generally, the best 9v battery for a smoke detector may last ...

Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working alarms, but Consumer Reports has ...

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CR explains why a smoke detector may not be the right way to protect you and your family from a car fire in your garage, and ...

Alkaline batteries can be used in a wide range ... of home appliances and smart devices including robot vacuums, smoke/CO detectors and air conditioning units. He takes a data-driven and creative ...

Smart smoke detectors connect to your home’s wireless network, enabling you to receive alerts on your smartphone or computer ...

If you've been putting off replacing your smoke alarms, or realize you don't have one in every bedroom, there's an ...

Replacing smoke alarm batteries can be a hassle ... so it bodes well to know if you're using the best choice of battery to begin with. The two main types of standard household batteries are ...