Photoelectric smoke alarms contain a light source and a light detector. During normal operation, the light source does not point at the light sensor. However, when smoke passes through the ...

It was clear which was the best smoke detector in 2025: the Kidde Dual Sensor Smoke Detector PI9010. It quickly and effectively detects both smoldering and flaming fires, surpassing its competitors.

Nowadays, a smoke and CO alarm is not a choice but a must, and the first thing to secure your home from fire and carbon ...

When smoke particles disrupt the light beam, the sensor sets off the alarm. Smoldering fires can be caused by unattended cigarettes and other slow-burning ignition sources, resulting in heavy ...

From smart fire alarms to security system add-ons, this home tech is excellent for catching fires or heat problems early.

Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) is designed for reliability and is capable of customization to minimize false alarms and maintenance, while increasing safety. Early smoke detection is often ...

it’s not using its battery for smoke detection. The battery is held in reserve for emergency operation only. Many hard-wired smoke detectors’ sealed, non-removable batteries are rated for 10 ...

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced the development of an AI sensor for unwanted alarm prevention that distinguishes between smoke caused by a fire and non-fire ...

Four out of five of California’s most-destructive wildfires, and nine of the 10 largest, have occurred since 2017.

Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the CNET Home team since 2018. He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home ...