Now an open-source protocol and with a new long-range technology, the path forward for Z-Wave looks clearer, with a little help from Matter. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been ...

We had previously reviewed the First Alert Z-Wave Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm. The X-Sense XS-01 WS Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm doesn’t detect CO and isn’t UL-certified (the company says it meets UL ...

The company also manufactures a Z-Wave smoke and CO alarm that works with Ring Alarm and other platforms, which will continue to be sold. It’s great to see more smart smoke alarm options ...