For battery-operated smoke detectors, open the battery door on your smoke detector by catching your fingernail or a coin under the tab. This will reveal the battery bay. Your particular unit may ...

Shopping for a smoke and carbon monoxide detector? Read about features, types, and other must-know details in our buying guide to make an informed choice.

If one SimpliSafe smoke & CO detector goes off, ... as is “food-safe detection” technology, which is designed to filter out false alarms from burning toast or scorched pot roast.

Basic smoke detectors start at $15, with carbon monoxide detectors costing $35 and up. Newer models offer more features. For example, smart smoke detectors communicate between devices and provide ...

If a sound accompanies your smoke detector's flashing red light, however, it may mean that immediate action needs to be taken. The reasons for this can vary depending on your brand of smoke detector.

Best smoke and carbon monoxide detectors of 2024 Consumer Reports’ lab tests reveal the best models for protecting you and your loved ones. Courtney Lindwall, Consumer Reports .

Smart smoke detectors don't yet have the ability to directly call 911, but monitoring services like those for home security connected to the unit can contact help if you need it.

At the end of his wits — and mitts — Adam Doppelt attends to a smoke detector in his Seattle home. False alarms from the devices are the chief complaint in online reviews.