They’re much more expensive than the typical 9-volt battery, but they deliver peace of mind that no dumb battery can. Few life events are more annoying than being awakened at 3AM by a chirping smoke ...

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 ...

You may not think about how well the smoke alarm in your home is helping to keep you safe until that annoying beeping starts, telling you that it’s time to change the batteries. But consider — when ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s happened to all of us: That annoying low-battery chirp that seems to go off only in the middle of the night, or the smoky dinner dish that trips the sensors. We’re talking ...

While raising money on Kickstarter in 2014, a big part of the elevator pitch for Roost -- a startup based in Sunnyvale, California -- was that its Wi-Fi-enabled smoke alarm battery would forever ...

Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it ...

Your smoke detector’s beeping is supposed to protect you, not confuse you. Yet there are moments when a chirping alarm is a ...

The Spokane Fire Department can provide assistance with smoke alarms, with a program that’s prioritized for low-income homeowners in its service area. For more ...

An ear-splitting smoke alarm siren is one of the worst midnight surprises. But it's even worse when your detector keeps beeping in the middle of the night but then stops and acts perfectly normal ...

GALESBURG, Ill. — Time and time again, smoke alarms have been proven to save lives in the event of a fire. Nearly three out of every five home fire deaths occurred in homes with no alarms or alarms ...