Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Very quick to alert on smoke ・Easy to set up (assuming you have the infrastructure) ・Some ...

Adding smarts to smoke detection can feel like walking a treacherous path. Old-fashioned smoke detectors have served as a fine warning system for a long time. Yes, between false alarms and low-battery ...

A doorknob cover can keep your curious toddler out of areas that may not be fully childproofed. Here are the most effective ones from our tests.

The best smoke detectors are loud and reliable, alerting you to a fire in an emergency. During testing, X-Sense and First Alert were top performers.

Editor's Note Dec. 31, 2025: We combed through this article to ensure all of our product recommendations are in stock. The Google Nest Protect seems to no longer be available, so we removed it from ...