# The Kidde App

> Your link to safety.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kidde.android.monitor1](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kidde.android.monitor1)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kidde.android.monitor1`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Walter Kidde Portable Equipment
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 114,753
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (1,941 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2015-01-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kidde.android.monitor1)
- **Website:** [https://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/](https://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kidde.com/privacy-policy](https://www.kidde.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

The Kidde App offers seamless integration with smart home safety devices for comprehensive protection. Enjoy real-time alerts for smoke, carbon monoxide, water leaks, and indoor air quality issues directly on your phone. Easily set up devices via QR code and Wi-Fi, test alarms remotely, and get timely notifications for device maintenance.

Elevate your indoor air quality monitoring with the Advanced Home Health subscription, featuring mold risk analysis, thermal comfort metrics, and weekly air quality reports with a sleek dashboard interface. Compatible smart devices include smoke and CO alarms with IAQ monitoring, water leak detectors, and more. Experience peace of mind through the future of connected home safety with Kidde.

## Rankings

- #208,138 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.kidde.android.monitor1.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the concept of monitoring alarms and environmental conditions through the app, noting easy setup and useful notifications. However, the app suffers from frequent connectivity and login issues, limited customization for alerts, difficult device pairing, and poor design choices. Additionally, important data is locked behind subscriptions, frustrating many users. The temperature monitoring feature is valued but was removed or altered in updates, resulting in annoyance. Overall, the experience is mixed with reliability and usability concerns dominating feedback.

### Pros

- Easy setup and ability to access fire alarms via phone
- Reliable connection with alarms when working
- Useful temperature monitoring feature in different house areas
- Helpful notification system for alarms
- Good concept integrating smoke, CO2, water, and freeze detectors

### Cons

- Unstable app behavior with frequent logouts and connectivity drops
- Limited or no customization options for temperature warnings and notifications
- Difficult and inconsistent device pairing process with Bluetooth issues
- Poor user interface design with cluttered and unclear icons
- Subscription/paywall hides important air quality data and removes features

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