These smoke detectors are best for large wild flames known as flaming fires. The second type is a photo-electric smoke detector. Photoelectric smoke alarms contain a light source and a light detector.

He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home appliances and smart devices including robot vacuums, smoke/CO detectors and air conditioning units.

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 ...

Get more details on this recall. The USI Electric MPC122S Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector might alarm too quickly, too late, or not at all, when exposed to carbon monoxide ...

Not all smoke detectors are equal, and the type of smoke detector installed in many homes might not sound off in all fires. Smoke alarm manufacturers sell alarms with two types of technology.

First, it will end sales of its Nest Protect smoke detector, which is featured on our list of recommended smoke detectors as one of the smartest fire alarms available. Second, Nest is entering a ...

A new spin on an old tool. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Even if you’re generally not into smart-home devices, a smart smoke alarm is the one essential appliance every home should have. While a ...

As a parent of young children, I’ve used and regularly tested environmental monitoring devices like smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of my home. Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors can ...