X-Sense highlights the growing need for whole-home protection as fire behavior in modern households becomes increasingly unpredictable. Smoke alarms are easy to overlook. Most sit quietly on a ceiling ...

A concerned woman pushing a button on her smoke alarm. - Chameleonseye/Getty Images Each home security system has its own set of cues and meanings, and you'll need to consult with your manual to work ...

Each home security system has its own set of cues and meanings, and you'll need to consult with your manual to work them out. There are, however, a few universal warning sounds used for most household ...