The smoke detector is connected directly to the electrical cable’s wires. ... Depending on the model, you may need to twist wires of the same color together (black to black, ...

Ring makes doorbells, cameras, floodlights, alarms and intercoms, a list best summed up as “stuff to keep your home safe.” ...

If you’re considering upgrading to hard-wired smoke detectors, the answer is clear: upgrade if at all possible. For many, the cost of initial installation can be a sticking point, since you’ll ...

Q: About 10 years ago, I replaced the original wired smoke alarms in my home with wired dual sensors that use both photoelectric and ionization technology. Because I’ve read that in-home smoke ...

When it comes to HomeKit-enabled smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, there aren't many to choose from. However, the existing ones are packed with features that make them a worthwhile addition to ...

Mary Ellen decided to replace all of the smoke detectors with battery-operated units chained together by radio frequency. They chose not to go with the monitored system. They will let us know the ...

Google has discontinued producing the second-generation Nest Protect connected smoke detector. Existing Nest Protect units will continue to receive software and security updates. Google recommends ...

The group has now installed 4,800 smoke alarms in 16 years. James Pauck (left) of Rebuilding Together and Chris Balmer of Vallejo Fire Department add an alarm in this photo. (Thomas Gase/Times-Herald) ...