What is the best smoke detector? Kidde's latest smoke detectors combine common-sense and extra-smart features. I simulated house fire smoke to ensure I picked only the most reliable option.

A fire detection system may have two types of networks, one for video, another for very sensors that only send one bit a day. “Sometimes the use case needs videos, sometimes it needs low power. It is ...

A smart smoke detector can warn you of fire in its early stages, giving you enough time to get to safety. We review five top picks to buy.

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced the development of an AI sensor for unwanted alarm prevention that distinguishes between smoke caused by a fire and non-fire ...

Smoke detector buying guide According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 300,000 residential fires cause nearly 2,600 deaths and 11,000 injuries every year. Almost two-thirds… ...

Smoke detector types Most household smoke detectors employ either an ionization or photoelectric (optical) sensor to detect a fire. Each uses a different method to sense the presence of smoke ...