Dumb smoke + CO detectors aren't going anywhere, but neither are smart ones. Networking the devices together is a huge boon in larger homes where a few closed d

Dumb smoke + CO detectors aren't going anywhere, but neither are smart ones. Networking the devices together is a huge boon in larger homes where a few closed doors and space can make an alarm less likely to be heard (such as when you're sleeping, and it's even worse if you're a heavy sleeper). They'll improve with future generations and the price will continue to fall. They'll still cost more than the hunks of plastic, but that's OK: consumers can decide for themselves whether the increased cost is worth it for them.