There are two different types of smoke alarms—single-sensor ionization and single-sensor photoelectric units. They work differently in order to detect smoke. Ionization detectors use a very ...

Ring and Kidde have partnered up for CES 2025 and a new set of smoke detectors that will be smarter than ever thanks to Ring compatibility. Kidde already dominates our list of the best smoke ...

It’s widely known that a smoke detector is a good ionizing radiation source, as they contain a small amount of americium-241, a side product of nuclear reactors. But what about other sources?

MENTOR, Ohio — The Mentor Fire Department says a smoke detector saved the life of a resident, alerting him that his house was ablaze in the overnight hours on Tuesday. According to the ...