What are the different types of smoke detectors?

What are the different types of smoke detectors?

Stacy Gerlich (Fire Captain & Paramedic) gives expert video advice on: Why are smoke detectors important?; How do I install a smoke detector?; How often should I check my smoke detectors and fire extinguishers? and more...

The two main smoke detectors on the market are just a basic smoke detector and a carbon monoxide smoke detector. And that's because it's a different gas. The carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas, so it's something that does require a little bit more of a specific instrument in your smoke alarm in order to detect that.