Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at [email protected]. Re-using the shell of a fire panel is a conundrum that ...

Anyone with with an old, dead home security system can give their wired sensors new life—but prepare to get into the weeds to set up a Konnected system. Homeowners with old, wired alarm systems often ...

Alarm communication technology is changing. Telecom companies are attempting to replace copper phone lines damaged by storms with newer technology. Wireless and Internet-based phone services are ...

Startup Konnected found a use for your janky old wired home security system -- to convert it into a SmartThings- or Home-Assistant-powered security system via its $69 Alarm Panel (roughly £50 and ...

Fire detection systems are designed to discover fires early in their development when time will still be available for the safe evacuation of occupants. Early detection also plays a significant role ...

Galaxy Flex is a new integrated intruder and door control security solution ideal for small to mid-sized commercial deployments and large residential sites. Galaxy Flex offers all the features of the ...

Wired and wireless IP-based smart home security gateway with LTE capability Provides a customisable and robust system which takes advantages of both kinds of technology for commercial and large home ...

We all know electrical workers are responsible for installing many different electrical systems within a building (lighting and receptacles). But what about all of the other types of systems, such as ...