Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it's time for a full replacement.

Notice how both of these types of detectors don't really detect smoke. They're triggered by foreign objects interacting with parts inside the detectors.

On the other hand, [Ben] really unlocks the potential hidden deep in every smoke detector with his latest project which uses the smoke-detecting parts of a smoke detector to turn on the exhaust ...

A smoke detector of this type uses a metal shell to house a tiny sample of radioactive americium that emits alpha particles into the space between two electrodes.

Its detectors can detect smoke and fire four times faster than the competition, according to SAAM, and they also function as high-end air quality monitors that can detect dangerous gases.

The ability to sense carbon monoxide (CO) with a smoke and CO detector can mean the difference between life and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 400 ...

Why Are the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Ratings Free? CR is committed to safety. Ratings of lifesaving products like smoke and CO detectors, car seats, and bike helmets are available to ...

But as the threat from wildfires continues to grow in certain parts of the United States, is it time that households also started to fit outdoor smoke alarms to warn them of possible danger?

Aqara today announced two new smart home safety products – a Smoke Detector for European markets and a Valve Controller T1 for global release. Both devices expand the company's home safety ...