Technically, a smoke detector senses smoke and sends a signal to a central alarm system, whereas a smoke alarm includes a ...

In this case, [Vivek] is experimenting with the idea of a smoke alarm that can be silenced through your home automation system in the event of a false alarm. He’s using Google Assistant and ...

They usually contain a built-in alarm, may instead provide electrical contacts for an auxiliary alarm. Smoke detection systems are networked, programmable products that include a control unit and ...

As you turn back your clocks on Sunday for the end of Daylight Savings, public safety officials also ask that you test your ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms, but experts stress these deaths are preventable with a high-quality ...

Daylight saving time ends on November 3, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they ...