No one tells you what those different beeps or on-off lights on your smoke detector mean. Here's what you need to know.

(WHTM) — Smoke alarms are among the most important things to have in your home or apartment. But how do these important and life-saving devices work? According to the National Institute of Standards ...

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

Smoke detectors have a lifespan of seven to ten years. After this period, their internal sensors deteriorate, leading to ...

BARRE, Vt. | When a fire killed a mother and four children here in 2005, there was something peculiar: As firetrucks arrived, the apartment was full of smoke and had a working smoke detector, but it ...

Ring and Kidde have partnered up for CES 2025 and a new set of smoke detectors that will be smarter than ever thanks to Ring compatibility. Kidde already dominates our list of the best smoke detectors ...

Having a fire alarm in your garage is important, especially if your home has an attached garage or a garage near rooms where people sleep. Fires can spread quickly, and by the time a garage fire ...

Did you know that nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms? Not homes without ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — As Fire Prevention Week approaches, now might be the time to check up on your smoke alarms to ensure they are functioning correctly. Fire chiefs from the Big Island, Maui, Kauai and ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It's been a week since a devastating fire claimed the lives of 12, including nine children, in Philadelphia's Fairmount section. During the latest briefing on the fire, leaders ...