Find out more about fact-checking at CHOICE. Smoke alarms are an essential safety item for every home, but they aren't all equally good. We lab test and review the latest models to help you find the ...

We've spent years testing the latest models as they've advanced in smart features and user-friendly add-ons. Now we're ready to make five recommendations. Kidde's latest smoke detectors combine ...

A single test/silence button lets you quickly mute nuisance alarms from cooking smoke or shower steam. This smoke detector also includes an easy mounting bracket and alarm end-of-life indicator.

Although these are useful, I wish it used a voice-alarm to explain the alerts. The First Alert PRC710 performed well during my testing on all three days and consistently activated its smoke alarm ...

Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate. Doesn't work with any smart home assistants One feature I really like in a smart smoke detector is interconnectivity; that is, if one alarm goes ...

The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they ...

After testing dozens of models to find the best smoke detectors for homes, I simulated house fire smoke to ensure I only choose the most reliable options. Here are my top five recommendations.