Battery-powered smoke detectors easily detach from a wall plate so you can access a panel on the back to change the battery. Wired smoke detectors tend to cost more, but not too much.

The Roost battery can be preordered now, with availability expected for September. It’s priced at US$35 for one and $65 for two, with replacement battery components going for $15 each. Source: Roost ...

Safety experts hope you take the time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, too. St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson spoke with April Simpson about the importance ...

Battery Life: You’re going to want to look for smoke alarms with a rock-solid power source, especially so they won’t lose power during an outage. Kidde’s fire safety products have sealed, 10 ...

If you have an area where you want to add one, install a battery-operated unit, which is about $15. To replace your direct-wired smoke detector, first turn off the power at the main panel.

WISN 12 News' Hillary Mintz introduces you to a retired firefighter who is working to make the process of changing smoke detector batteries easier. Updated: 7:13 PM CDT Oct 26, 2015 ...

Google officially stopped producing the Nest Protect connected smoke detector in March. Existing units will continue to ...

Winner: This one could go either way and really depends on your comfort level. Hardwired options provide better safety protection. Battery-operated smoke alarms, on the other hand, require the least ...

Reviews Roost Smart Battery review: This is the best smoke-alarm battery you can buy It costs a lot more than an ordinary 9-volt, but the benefits it delivers are worth every penny. By Michael Brown ...

Let’s start the fixes with an easy one: the battery. Replace it every six months. If it’s sealed in the unit, replace the unit every 10 years. That's right, your smoke alarm needs to be replaced.