The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

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.

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While this model lacks some of our top pick’s nicer features, it can link up with non-smart alarms to increase their IQ. The Kidde Hardwired Smoke Alarm with Indoor Air Quality Monitor doesn’t ...

and the Kidde Smart Smoke and CO Alarm with Ring ($74.97) are hardwired alarms with battery backup. They will launch this April at The Home Depot and come to more retailers later in 2025 ...

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Existing Kidde users who add one of these new alarms to their homes can also integrate eligible hardwired alarms with the Ring app for real-time alerts. Also: CES 2025: What is it, what to expect ...

The Expert: Shawn Mahoney P.E. is an Engineer in the Technical Services Division at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). He is a registered professional engineer with a B.S. in ...