(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 ...

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 ...

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

Did you know that nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms? Not homes without ...

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 ...

Which smoke detector is best? Nothing is more important than your family’s safety. The National Fire Protection Association recommends installing smoke detectors outside of every sleeping area and on ...

Four brands of combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors must be replaced after officials found they do not work properly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission urged consumers to stop using ...

As you work to change all of your clocks back, safety officials are reminding you to check another fixture in your house: ...