Q: My home has hard-wired smoke detectors. How often do I need to replace them, and what kind of replacements do I need? Can I do it myself, or do I need a professional? And if I need a pro, what ...

Place’s new line of smart alarms incorporates many of the best features of Google’s discontinued Protect, adding indoor air quality monitoring and a security camera. But it lacks smart home ...

A Springfield house fire that killed two people was caused by an overloaded electrical adapter in the basement, the fire department announced in a release Thursday.

Q: I have several 10-year-old FireX hardwired smoke alarms in my home that I'd like to replace. The model has been discontinued and the adapter plug at the end of the wiring harness doesn't seem ...

There have been 8 reports of made-in-China alarms sold by HSN nationwide and online not sounding in response to smoke.

Fire safety product maker Kidde is recalling nearly 500,000 smoke alarms that could be faulty. The company issued a recall for about 452,000 alarms in the U.S. and 40,000 in Canada after ...

On this week's HomeKit Insider Podcast, your hosts discuss the new Hive mini thermostat, Meross' debut of a new smoke detector, and Netatmo's wired power adapter for its smart thermostat.

Safe & Sound installs just like a standard hardwired smoke alarm, so you can easily replace your existing alarms. Adapter plugs are included to save you the hassle of rewiring and make ...

Homes built after 1988 with hardwired smoke alarms are exempt, as are homes with wireless alarms that use Wi-Fi, low-power radio frequencies or some other wireless local-area networking.

Forget outdated smoke alarms — X-Sense’s wireless system adds real-time alerts, remote monitoring, and seamless app control to your fire safety setup.

Last week, volunteers installed smoke alarms provided to residents of Oxnard by the American Red Cross and the Oxnard Fire Department. Calling the program “Sound the Alarm,” the new devices ...

Ring revealed a smart smoke alarm and combination alarm at CES 2025, designed in collaboration with Kidde.