The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

Smoke alarms aren't just beeping annoyances that go off when a breaker flips or your cooking gets a little zesty. These detectors are vital, legally required security systems in residential homes ...

That extra warning time can mean the difference from light damage to a total loss in an emergency. Sadly at the moment, there's no one smart smoke detector that really stands out. Our favorite for ...

A fire service has reiterated the importance of having working smoke alarms after the residents of a caravan were unaware a blaze had taken hold of their home. Crews from Chelmsford and Basildon ...

As much-loved club night A Love From Outer Space reaches its 15th anniversary, Sean Johnston – its co-founder alongside the much-missed Andrew Weatherall – picks 13 tracks that have soundtracked its ...

He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home appliances and smart devices including robot vacuums, smoke/CO detectors and air conditioning units.

Alen Stel, the principal of Summerland Secondary School in Summerland, B.C., says he was skeptical about the detectors, which look and work similar to smoke or carbon monoxide detectors when they were ...

Smart home security systems combine many of the features of a traditional burglar alarm with the ability to monitor, control and interact with your alarm from an app on your smartphone or tablet.

Displays with adjustable brightness allow you to see the time during the day but prevent the light from keeping you up at night when it’s time for bed. Whether you prefer to set several alarms ...