When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

That random chirp at 2:13 a.m. is enough to make a grown man question his life choices. You changed the battery. You pressed the test button. You even stood on a chair in your socks, squinting at the ...

AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

Fire Marshal Les Pyeatt recommended that homeowners check their smoke alarm batteries periodically, at least yearly. A good time to check smoke alarm batteries is when the clock springs forward or ...

You should never ignore the importance of smoke detectors, but old models are being replaced by smart smoke detectors for more safety features and extra convenience ...

In a house fire, the people inside have just minutes to escape — and their lives can often be saved from properly installed and maintained smoke alarms throughout the home. Daylight saving time is ...

Danger can strike without warning, whether from severe weather, natural disasters or crime. You can make your home safer with smart security upgrades that cost less than $50, including smoke alarms, ...

The first time most people hear the quiet chirp of a smoke detector in the dead of winter, it feels like a minor nuisance. It ...