There are two different types of smoke alarms—single-sensor ionization ... With this option, up to 18 devices can be connected to create a wireless network throughout your home.

About 328,000 smoke alarms sold nationwide and online by the Home Shopping Network — or as it now calls itself, HSN — are being recalled because the products can malfunction and fail to alert ...

If you add wireless smoke/heat detectors, plan to spend about $1,300 for DIY alarm systems. That’s still about half of what a professional alarm company would charge. Monitoring service ...

The National Fire Protection Association recommends smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside all sleeping areas, and on every level of the home, including the basement. According to the NFPA, many ...

“But they offer no advantage in detecting or alerting people to fire over other hard-wired or wireless smoke alarm systems.” Simple wireless smoke detectors, like First Alert’s wireless ...