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.

The Expert: Shawn Mahoney P.E. is an Engineer in the Technical Services Division at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). He is a registered professional engineer with a B.S. in ...

There are multiple reasons to convert your home to hard-wired smoke detectors. One of the most basic reasons people convert is that some battery-powered smoke detectors can be hard to reach.

Let’s dive right into our top five products. Top Pick: First Alert 9120LBLA Hardwire Smoke Alarm Top Pick with CO Alarm: First Alert SCO5RVA Battery-Operated Combination Carbon Monoxide and ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade says: "Smoke ...

On April 3, Nest Labs halted sales of the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm and deactivated the hush feature, called the Nest Wave, over concerns that the alarm could be unintentionally deactivated.