Having a reliable and efficient smoke detector in your home can be a lifesaver. Here are our top five recommendations.

The last 10 years or so have produced some colossal and deadly fire events that have destroyed whole towns, burned a record amount of acreage, and polluted skies for weeks. And wildfires are not just ...

A group of South Korean researchers has developed an intelligent fire detection technology that drastically reduces false ...

Most household smoke detectors employ either an ionization or photoelectric (optical) sensor to detect a fire. Each uses a different method to sense the presence of smoke. Photoelectric smoke ...

Most household smoke detectors employ either an ionization or photoelectric (optical) sensor to detect a fire. Each uses a different method to sense the presence of smoke. Photoelectric smoke ...

Smoke detector types Most household smoke detectors employ either an ionization or photoelectric (optical) sensor to detect a fire. Each uses a different method to sense the presence of smoke ...

What is the best smoke detector? Kidde's latest smoke detectors combine common-sense and extra-smart features. I simulated house fire smoke to ensure I picked only the most reliable option.

Most household smoke detectors employ either an ionization or photoelectric (optical) sensor to detect a fire. Each uses a different method to sense the presence of smoke. Photoelectric smoke ...