The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

This feature can be turned off to preserve power on the battery-only models. The Nest Protect is extremely expensive compared with a standard smoke and CO alarm. To fully equip a two- or three ...

Replacing smoke alarm batteries can be a hassle. It always seems that just as soon as you've installed fresh ones, the low-battery warning is beeping at you again. Many homeowners wonder why their ...

In a standard smoke alarm, the battery will need to be replaced every 12 months to keep it working effectively. This is because smoke alarm sensors degrade over time, leading to a reduced ...

The second-generation Onelink Smart Smoke + Carbon Monoxide alarm comes in battery and hardwired models. Similar to the Nest Protect, the Onelink will not only sound an alarm, but also specify the ...

For years, owners of Google’s Nest Protect smoke detector have been asking when ... get critical device updates (such as battery life alerts), tinker with schedules and settings, and more.

This does not take into account features that require monthly fees. The Google Nest Cam (Battery) is part of the Home Security Cameras test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests ...