A smoke alarm sitting quietly on a ceiling may look harmless, but behind that plastic cover lies a ticking time bomb of risk if it’s expired or malfunctioning. Every year, thousands of home fires ...

Your easy guide for testing any type of smoke detector at home, from smart and wireless to traditional and wired. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...

SimpliSafe’s user-friendly equipment and competitive pricing make it our top pick for a home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

Abode’s affordably priced kits and wide range of smart integrations make it a competitive home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page ...