Every home is different.
How Many Smoke Detectors Do You Need?
Not all homes are alike, and some may need more smoke detectors than others.
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Have a hard time remembering?
Set an alert on your phone.
Change batteries as needed:The occasional chirp coming from your smoke detector is more than an annoying sound.
That means the battery needs to be changed.
For sealed-battery units, the battery is often only rated for 10 years.
Instead, opt for Z-Wave connectivity, which utilizes radio waves for communication.
