Best Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors of 2025

CR's testers say these models from First Alert, Kidde, Siterwell, and Universal Instruments are great at protecting you and your loved ones from harmA good detector should respond to flames, ... Read More

The 5 Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors To Safeguard Your Home

In addition to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are essential for home safety. The best carbon monoxide detectors alert you when there's a potentially harmful concentration of this ... Read More

Google Nest Shuts Down Smoke Detector Sales, Partners With First Alert

On March 28, Google Nest announced two major changes to its Google Home lineup of smart devices. First, it will end sales of its Nest Protect smoke detector, which is featured on our list of ... Read More

First Alert SMCO210 (Battery)

The First Alert SMCO210 (Battery) is part of the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors models like the ... Read More

The best smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with HomeKit support

Protecting your home is important, and a smart smoke and carbon monoxide detector can help give homeowners peace of mind even when they're away. Here are the best options that incorporate Apple's ... Read More

First Alert’s new smart smoke alarm is meant to be a Google Nest Protect replacement

Google has discontinued its smart smoke alarm and partnered with First Alert on a new $129 detector that will work with current Nest Protect alarms. Google has discontinued its smart smoke alarm and ... Read More

Set Up Your Smart Speaker to Alert You to Smoke and CO Alarms

If you've got an Amazon Echo, Google Nest, or Apple HomePod speaker, it comes with a safety feature that you might not be aware of: the ability to listen out for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide ... Read More

The best smoke & carbon monoxide detectors for your home

Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working alarms, but Consumer Reports has revealed their top picks to help keep your family and belongings safe. Stream ... Read More