SimpliSafe and Nest haven’t been around as long as some other home security companies, but they’ve quickly managed to earn legions of fans and become two of the best home security systems on the ...

Google’s home security partner, ADT, has a big discount available for anyone looking to start off a new security ...

It’s a good idea to install cameras in shaded spots, such as under eaves, to protect the lens from the glare of the sun and ...

“It’s 4 a.m. and what the hell is that beeping?!” If you haven’t been rudely awaken by your smoke alarm’s dying battery cries yet, just give it time. For such essential and potentially life-saving ...

Along with playing music and controlling many smart home products, you can use the Google Nest Hub alarm clock features to set alarms or timers. Here's how to use this feature to keep track and make ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The high-tech home monitoring device company Nest Labs is disabling a feature on its smoke alarms due to the risk that owners could unintentionally turn off the device with the wave of ...

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UPDATE: See the statement received from Google at the bottom of this story. You might want to think twice about buying used Nest security cameras. A new report reveals that secondhand models can allow ...

First Alert, a fire-safety brand owned by Resideo, and Google Home today announced a new life-safety collaboration. The new First Alert Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm is compatible with the ...

Google is revamping its smart home lineup, ending production on two of its devices in favor of integrations with third-party manufacturers. First, it will sunset the Nest Protect smoke & CO alarms.

Nest, typically known for its smart thermostat and smoke alarms, has just acquired security product manufacturer Dropcam. While details of the deal remain slim beyond its rumoured $555m (£326m) value, ...