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Dig deeper and find answers to the most commonly asked questions about smoke alarms and fire safety.

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Choosing the right smoke alarm.

Hardwired or battery? Sealed or replaceable? Smart or simple? Here is how to choose the right alarm without overthinking it.

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Hardwired, battery, or interconnected? Here is what each means, what your home probably needs, and when to call a pro.

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Which battery, how often to change it, and whether the "never change the battery" 10-year sealed alarms are actually worth it.

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We put these in our own homes. Here is what we look for in an alarm, and the qualities that make them reliable.

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Phone alerts when you are away, voice that tells you which room, self-testing. Here is who benefits from smart alarms.

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A standard alarm horn does not protect everyone. Here is how strobe and bed-shaker alarms work, and how to set up a home that alerts everyone.

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