Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to systems and apparatuses that deter tampering with smoke alarms. In one scenario, such a system may include a tamper detection component that is affixed to a smoke alarm, a support structure that includes a locking mechanism and an extended portion that aligns with an extended cavity of an interlocking cover portion, a sensor positioned within a specified maximum distance from the tamper detection component, an interlocking cover portion that includes an aperture for the sensor and that locks into place over the support structure using the locking mechanism, a controller configured to interpret sensor data received from the sensor, and a transmitter configured to transmit notification data to various specified entities based on the interpreted sensor data. Other corresponding apparatuses and devices are also described.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to methods and apparatuses for remotely managing electrical and gas devices. In one scenario, a computer system performs a method for remotely managing electrical devices. The method may include determining that an electrical device has changed state, notifying at least one user that the electrical device has changed state, and either receiving an indication from the user that the electrical device is to be turned off, and turning the electrical device off, or receiving an indication from the user that the electrical device is to be turned on, and turning the electrical device on.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to methods and apparatuses for remotely managing electrical and gas devices. In one scenario, a computer system performs a method for remotely managing electrical devices. The method may include determining that an electrical device has changed state, notifying at least one user that the electrical device has changed state, and either receiving an indication from the user that the electrical device is to be turned off, and turning the electrical device off, or receiving an indication from the user that the electrical device is to be turned on, and turning the electrical device on.