No one tells you what those different beeps or on-off lights on your smoke detector mean. Here's what you need to know. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived ...

A smoke alarm is designed to protect you, your family, and your home, but if you know how some of these devices work, you might start to wonder if they pose any health risks. According to the EPA, ...

Every smart smoke alarm I’ve tested has one potentially fatal flaw, trading fewer nuisance alarms for a risky sensor strategy.

It’s not every day that a home safety upgrade feels as easy as adding something to your cart — but that’s exactly what’s ...

Smoke detectors that only beep at night are acting up for a specific reason: Here's what can save your sanity and sleep. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...

Smoke detectors are crucial safety devices often overlooked, yet their malfunction significantly increases fire fatality ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s never a bad time to invest in home fire safety, and the best place to start is checking your home’s ...