Reviews of The Kidde App

By: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment

List of user reviews and ratings for The Kidde App

Total ratings

4.45 (Rating count: 1,840)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.50

All time rating average: 4.45

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7% (26)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-23	Jo*****	very accurate and timely notifications...
very accurate and timely notifications...
2026-06-20	Wi*****	app says no internet connection but that is inaccurate and there appears no way to get the app to connect. all other apps connect fine. This is one buggy app. .. .and it's a fire protection app. One would think they would be more attentive to their duty.
app says no internet connection but that is inaccurate and there appears no way to get the app to connect. all other apps connect fine. This is one buggy app. .. .and it's a fire protection app. One would think they would be more attentive to their duty.
2026-06-15	Gr*****	Useless. Should be 0 stars. Trying to join account Created by my husband and it's not working.
Useless. Should be 0 stars. Trying to join account Created by my husband and it's not working.