We spoke to a fire safety expert and weighed the pros and cons of cost, reliability and installation of hardwired smoke alarms versus battery-operated. Here’s everything you need to know.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Nearly three out of five home fire fatalities are the result of homes lacking smoke detectors. Installing hardwired smoke detectors is a worthwhile investment in your home—and your safety.

Having the best smoke detector for your home isn't just a good idea; it's essential for keeping everyone and your home safe and sound. Fire alarms come with various features, and some can respond ...

With such a system, when one detects smoke or carbon monoxide, all of them sound, whether the detectors are hardwired or wirelessly connected. How We Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Each ...

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However, many of the best smart smoke detectors with this feature require them to be hardwired, which could be an issue in older homes. Like the Nest Protect, the X-Sense Smart Smoke/Carbon ...

It’s comparable to the way they test smoke detectors, exposing them to flaming fires and smoldering, smoky fires to see how well they handle both. Most detectors need to be hardwired ...

Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Ring has announced a new partnership with fire safety brand Kidde to launch smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that connect ...

Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Life safety manufacturer First Alert launched a new line of smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms this week that will work with ...

Another indicator is knowing that the alarm is hardwired. Inaccurate reporting on smoke alarms limits the services that firefighters can provide. One example is when residents report that their ...