If a sound accompanies your smoke detector's flashing red light, however, it may mean that immediate action needs to be taken. The reasons for this can vary depending on your brand of smoke detector.

Make every effort to install your smoke detector there. If the ceiling is out of the question for your home, install it as close to the ceiling as possible but no further than 12 inches down the wall.

The Smoke Detector utilizes Zigbee protocol for efficient power usage, offering up to 10 years of battery life. Both devices can be managed through the Aqara Home app for configuration and monitoring.

Nearby, volunteers with the American Red Cross on Long Island installed a new smoke detector — good for 10 years — in a more suitable location for the 91-year-old resident.

If you need a smoke detector, you can go to RedCross.org or call 602-336-6469, and they can help you get the appropriate smoke detector.

The Red Cross hoped to install 100 smoke detectors in Hartford on Monday. People can contact their local Red Cross at any time to get a smoke detector install for free.