That’s why smoke ... detectors on the ceiling or within 12 inches of the ceiling for wall-mounted models. You should also keep smoke alarms 10 feet away from cooking zones to reduce the chance ...

If your home has a basement or second-story room, they will also need their own smoke alarms. About 12 inches from the top of (most) home ceilings ... to help cut down on false alarms.

After the iPod and reinventing thermostats, Nest CEO Tony Fadell’s next project is another device in the “unloved” category. You know the drill: The smoke detector screams, people panic ...

And ionization units are prone to false alarms from burnt ... while the optimal placement for the detector is on or near the ceiling. 3. Decide on Smart or Not Smart smoke and carbon monoxide ...

The latest household item to gain this functionality is the smoke detector, with US safety company First Alert unveiling a ceiling-mounted alarm that doubles as an Alexa-enabled speaker.

The best smoke ... your ceiling. The First Alert PRC710 uses a photoelectric sensor to quickly and effectively detect smoldering fires, which should cut down on frustrating false alarms.

SimpliSafe completists will want to add this interconnected smart smoke/CO detector to their ... which is designed to filter out false alarms from burning toast or scorched pot roast.

During inspection, fire officials found that existing smoke detectors on certain floors were hidden by false ceilings and renovations of cabins rendering the smoke detectors "not accessible" ...

We just removed our existing smoke alarms and had the Nest installed and running after about a 10-minute setup and testing session and some basic drilling into the ceiling for the mounting bracket.

And look for a button that allows you to poke a broom handle at the device to get it to stop making noise when there is a false alarm. Do you need to call in a pro to install new smoke detectors?