We spoke to a fire safety expert and weighed the pros and cons of cost, reliability and installation of hardwired smoke alarms versus battery-operated. Here’s everything you need to know.

The second-generation Onelink Smart Smoke + Carbon Monoxide alarm comes in battery and hardwired models. Similar to the Nest Protect, the Onelink will not only sound an alarm, but also specify the ...

I would like to add a battery-operated smoke detector in the garage. Can it be connected with the ones in the house? Also, I am considering internet connectivity for the alarm system. In a wired ...

Some states and new construction require your smoke detector to be hardwired along with a battery backup. This smoke alarm by Kidde not only has a hard wiring option it stands out for its easy ...

The new First Alert Smart Smoke & CO Alarms will cost $129.99 and will be available in hardwired or battery-powered options later this year in the US and Canada. They’re available now for ...

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