When the power fails on a subzero night, your alarms are only as trustworthy as the batteries hiding behind their plastic covers. The chemistry you choose can decide whether a smoke detector screams ...

This smoke and carbon monoxide alarm not only includes an 85+ dB alarm, it also includes voice messages that say “Fire!” or “Warning! Carbon Monoxide” when either (or both) is detected. This is ideal ...

This series of monthly teardowns was started in early 2018 as an experiment, and since you fine folks keep reading them, I keep making them. But in truth, finding a new and interesting gadget every ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s happened to all of us: That annoying low-battery chirp that seems to go off only in the middle of the night, or the smoky dinner dish that trips the sensors. We’re talking ...

Almost all wireless smart home sensors have different battery formats, here's why.

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

This security system is entry-level in every sense of the word, and it’s only appropriate to serve the most basic of security needs. I suppose if I was looking for a no-frills, absolutely basic ...