Optical smoke alarm uses MOC 7811 which is an optocoupler.The sensor designed for this device is based on the principle of scattering of infrared rays.The light coming from the light source passes ...

Voice technology in the X-Sense XS0B-MR Interconnected Smart Smoke Alarm System will tell you which of your home's rooms have ...

A pair of hackers found that a vape detector often found in high school bathrooms contained microphones—and security weaknesses that could allow someone to turn it into a secret listening device.

A smoke alarm inside the Waldorf, Maryland, home that went up in flames Sunday morning, killing six people, had been disconnected and had no battery installed.

Maryland investigators are still looking into the cause of a raging fire at a home in Charles County that killed six people , including four children.

The town of Colonie fire departments and the American Red Cross will host a free smoke detector giveaway and installation program.

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In an advance at the intersection of neuromorphic engineering and photonics, researchers have developed an ionic-electronic photodetector that not only detects light but also performs in-sensor ...

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(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Smoke detectors are often viewed as a common household item that most people can purchase from the store; however, some families may struggle to afford them. The St. Joseph Fire ...

Looking for an alarm system to make you feel more secure? We've tested all the best professional and DIY home security systems to help you decide which is right to protect your family and property.