Don't ignore that smoke detector on the wall. Here are the best places to install one for improved fire safety.

How to Silence the Smoke Detector If you can't immediately identify the reason for the alarm and are certain there's no fire, you can usually turn off the smoke detector with a simple button press.

When the laser sensor in the detector senses sufficient smoke, an alarm signal is initiated at the fire control panel monitoring the detector. At that point, proper steps can be taken to identify the ...

The sound and frequency of a smoke detector's beeping helps indicate what the problem is, from a false alarm to needing a new device altogether.