(WHTM) — Smoke alarms are among the most important things to have in your home or apartment. But how do these important and life-saving devices work? According to the National Institute of Standards ...

No one tells you what those different beeps or on-off lights on your smoke detector mean. Here's what you need to know.

Smoke detectors are one of those amazing inventions that save thousands of lives. And because of mass production, they cost practically nothing. You can get a smoke detector for less than $10. Even ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Every second counts when your family’s home catches fire. Smoke detectors give everyone that lifesaving warning, but did you know not all smoke detectors are made the same? The ...

Fire safety is not just alarms and extinguishers but designing a system that avoids tragedies altogether. Intelligent devices ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Every second counts when your family’s home catches fire. Smoke detectors give everyone that lifesaving warning, but did you know not all smoke detectors are made the same? The I ...

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 ...

Apple's HomePod smart speakers have received an update that enables them to alert users when a smoke or carbon monoxide (CO) detector is activated. Initially announced during the second-gen HomePod ...

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The sound and frequency of a smoke detector's beeping helps indicate what the problem is, from a false alarm to needing a new ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...