7 Easy Home Upgrades to Prep for Fires the Smart Way

Home fires are devastating, and as fires grow on the West Coast this summer, the dangers have never been higher for many homeowners. That’s also true if you’re misusing space heaters or even surge protectors, which have also been known to burn down homes. But the newest technology can help.

I’ve rounded up the latest in home fire protection here, including smart alarms, more advanced detection and gadgets that work with systems you already have. Enhance your home’s fire safety with these options.

Note: Always check your state regulations to see if you need a wired smoke detector versus a battery model, and where they need to be placed.

Ring- and Google-supported smoke alarms

I recently tested a promising new smoke detector for 2025 — a collaboration between home security brand Ring and one of our favorite fire safety names, Kidde.

This smoke detector uses a Kidde...

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