Has a rechargeable battery in base station for when power is out. Motion sensor has a pet mode. Has a keypad for passcodes. Can use your location to arm and disarm the alarm.

Nest Aware subscribers can be alerted if their Google Home Max hears a dangerous sound, but that functionality will be gone in a few months.

Along with an alarm, smart smoke detectors also alert you via phone to the presence of smoke. Discover some of the best ...

Sound Detection functionality, which requires a Nest Aware subscription, is no longer offered on Google Home Max.

Competitors like Ring and Nest may be more recognizable brands, but the Arlo Pro 5S has them beat on features for the price. If you're not sold on the Arlo product, here's a look at the best ...

Our favorite for a few years running has been the Nest Protect. It's the most full-featured alarm, blaring out a loud siren and telling you where the problem is. It will also send out a warning ...