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.

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 ...

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 smoke alarms we recommend use AA batteries, but if your city or state requires a 10-year sealed battery in your smoke alarm, we like the First Alert SM210 10-Year Sealed Battery Smoke Alarm ...

The Red Cross will go door-to-door on Saturday to install free 10-year lithium battery powered smoke alarms and educate people on what to do if a fire breaks out.

Replace the batteries at least once every year. Replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years. Smoke alarm powered by a 10-year lithium (or “long-life”) battery Test the alarm monthly.

This 4-in-1 smoke detector comes with a smart back-up battery, but that’s as high as it raises the bar. By Michael Brown Oct 26, 2016 6:00 am PDT At a Glance Expert's Rating ...