2. Find the test/hush button on your smoke alarm. Climb up and take a close look at your smoke detector. You should see a manual button that's often labeled "Test" or "Hush" (or both).

To avoid false alarms as much as possible, regular maintenance of the smoke detector is crucial. The device should be tested about once a month to ensure it's still functioning properly - often a ...

Kidde's latest smoke detectors combine common-sense and extra-smart features. Kidde. After days of testing, it was clear which is the best smoke detector in 2025: The Kidde smart smoke detector ...

Smoke detectors can work effectively for up to 10 years, but you still need to test them every month to ensure they function properly. If you have a battery-powered unit, you'll want to replace ...

OMAHA — Daylight saving time ends on Nov. 3, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working.

How we test the best smart smoke detectors. To determine which smart smoke detector is best, we first install them in our home, to see how easy it is to get up and running.

Smoke alarm tests Smoke detection tests We test with four different test fires, fuelled by cotton, wood, solvents and plastics. We test every model of smoke alarm in each fire scenario twice.

Fire-related deaths in Arkansas have already exceeded last year’s total, with 34 fatalities reported so far in 2025, according to the Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s Office. This marks a troubling ...