Battery-operated smoke detectors are some of the simplest home security devices to install. They typically come ready to go right out of the box, so all you need to do is mount it.

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Amazon “The First Alert FG200 battery-operated smoke detector is equipped with an ionization sensor designed to detect particles from fast-flaming fires reliably,” Shaunfield says.

This primer on how to install a smoke detector, hard-wired or battery-powered, should help you protect your household against the dangers of fire and smoke.

Finally, if you have peaks in your home, do not install the smoke alarm at the apex of the peak (top 4 inches). Smoke does not always move into these peaks delaying the detection and alarm.

The Red Cross is asking people to register ahead of time for an install or if you’d like to volunteer with the installations. The smoke alarms they use are good for 10 years and the battery ...