Sometimes, however, the smoke detector continues making the same chirpy sound even after you change the battery. Or, just as maddening, the alarm goes off loudly for no apparent reason.

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If you see smoke, call 911 and get the heck out of there, fast, whether the alarm beeps or not. If you know it was just the steam from the shower that caused the alarm to sound, you can usually ...

A fire can get bigger every 30 seconds so having fire alarms is essential to protect yourself and others.“My smoke alarm or ...

Fortunately, if you already have non-smart smoke detectors in your home, the least expensive route to take is to use a smart speaker to listen for the sound of a smoke alarm. If you have one of ...