(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 ...

Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny ...

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

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.

The National Fire Protection Association announced that “Smoke alarms: make them work for you!” is the theme for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 to 12. This year’s focus on working smoke alarms comes in ...

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 ...