The has recalled about 50,000 smoke detectors due to a malfunction that may prevent them from alerting consumers to fires and carbon monoxide leaks, posing a potentially deadly risk.

We simulated real fire smoke, battery alerts and more: Here are the definitive results on which fire alarms are worth considering.

Firefighters credited a smoke detector for alerting family members to flames in their home and helping them to get out safely.The fire broke out around 11:30 a.

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.

SHREVEPORT, La. — The Red Cross of Northwest Louisiana installed free smoke detectors in homes across Shreveport this week, following a string of recent house fires — some where residents didn ...

Nest is ending its Nest Protect smart smoke detector line as First Alert comes to the Google Home app.

Google has discontinued its smart smoke alarm and partnered with First Alert on a new $129 detector that will work with current Nest Protect alarms.

A guide to smoke detectors, including different types and placements.

Along with new smoke detectors, Ring is launching a Smoke and CO 2 Monitoring service. A monthly price of $5 will get round-the-clock monitoring by agents who can directly alert emergency services ...

The middle-of-the-night chirp from a smoke detector might be the most unsettling sound a homeowner has to deal with. Where’s that coming from? Is there a fire? Did I replace the batteries?

And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can also tell you if you need to switch out batteries before your alarm throws a high-pitched fit.

This primer on how to install a smoke detector, hard-wired or battery-powered, should help you protect your household against the dangers of fire and smoke.