# First Alert by Resideo > Connect comfort, safety, video & water leak detection in one smart home app. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.resideo.firstalert](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.resideo.firstalert) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.resideo.firstalert` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Resideo Technologies, Inc. - **Category:** LIFESTYLE - **Downloads:** 283,572 - **Rating:** 4.51 / 5 (5,296 ratings) - **Version:** 2.26.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-11 - **First published:** 2024-06-18 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 149 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-18 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.resideo.firstalert) - **Website:** [https://www.resideo.com](https://www.resideo.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.resideo.com/us/en/corporate/legal/privacy/english/](https://www.resideo.com/us/en/corporate/legal/privacy/english/) ## Description The First Alert by Resideo Chrome extension lets you control your home's comfort and safety from one intuitive app. It supports smart smoke & carbon monoxide alarms, video doorbells, water leak detectors, and smart thermostats from trusted brands like Resideo, Honeywell Home, and First Alert. Receive real-time alerts for fire, water leaks, and motion whether you're home or away. Integrate with third-party smart home partners such as Schlage locks and Genie garage door openers for seamless control. With whole-home coverage, you can monitor and manage energy-saving thermostat schedules, protect your home with smart fire and CO detection, and stay connected to video surveillance devices featuring advanced event detection. The app also offers professional water shutoff device integration to prevent damage. Download the app for guided device setup and elevate your home's safety and comfort today. ## Rankings - #134,382 — Overall - #79 — Lifestyle (Free) ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS` - `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.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION` - `com.huawei.hms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION` - `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT` - `com.resideo.firstalert.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE` ## Review summary Users praise the app for easy setup and convenient remote control with prompt alerts. However, many report ongoing login problems, crashes, slow performance and outages, plus a confusing setup and UI, and alerts that can be unreliable or unclear. ### Pros - Very easy to program and use - Easy Wi-Fi setup and connects to the thermostat - Remote temperature control and scheduling - Notifies promptly via phone, in-app, and email - Generally reliable thermostat performance ### Cons - Frequent login issues and app crashes; sign in problems after updates - Slow and unreliable app with outages; limited offline use - Cumbersome setup and scheduling; adding devices is not intuitive - Alerts can be false or delayed; unclear what triggers certain alerts - UI/UX issues such as no dark mode and a confusing layout ## Similar extensions and apps - [Resideo Home](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.resideo.rezi) — 2,633 users, 2.31 / 5 - [The Kidde App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kidde.android.monitor1) — 114,753 users, 4.43 / 5 - [Resideo - Smart Home](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.honeywell.android.lyric) — 3,380,080 users, 3.57 / 5 - [SmartAlarm HomeSense](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartalarm.homesense) — 181 users - [Home Alerts - Nest, Ring, Hue](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.homealertsapp.nest) — 19,397 users, 3.76 / 5 - [Family First Fire solutions](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ghs.omnishield.dealership948.android) — 83 users - [Onelink Home by First Alert](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.firstalert.onelink) — 28,613 users, 2.09 / 5 - [Resideo Technician](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.resideo.rezi_pro) — 55,329 users, 3.69 / 5 - [Safely Connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.safelyteam.safely) — 68 users - [Family First Safety Solutions](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ghs.omnishield.dealership114.android) — 45 users - [Honey Smart Home](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.getnotion.android) — 136,026 users, 1.95 / 5 - [Rescon Home](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rescon.home.app) — 3 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.resideo.firstalert)