Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

Why are you reading about smoke detectors, may you ask? Well, for one, they can save your life — indicating the onset of a fire at home. According to the “Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires” report by the ...

Every month, Roseville Fire Capt. Michelle Cattaneo and Fire Marshal Bill Ciner visit residents at their homes to install ...

CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Properly installed smoke ...

HomePods aren’t just for playing music anymore. With the release of Apple’s 2nd generation smart speaker, the company introduced a set of updates to the Home ecosystem that can help better control and ...

A dreaded problem strikes homes of all kinds every night: A smoke alarm, once quiet during the day, suddenly chirps a blaring siren, often when everyone is in their deepest sleep. There's no sign of a ...

When replacing batteries, opt for lithium batteries, which typically last up to 10 years, matching the lifespan of most smoke detectors. It’s essential to check the manufacturing date on the unit. If ...

A four-and-half-year-old hard-of-hearing child can sleep more securely now that Buffalo Grove firefighters equipped the home ...